Save Your Teeth: Natural-looking Smile Makeover with Dental Implants

Introduction

Sometimes, the best solution is to work with what you already have. It sounds simple, right?

When it comes to your teeth, this is one of the most powerful truths. Many people assume that once their teeth start failing them, dentures are their only option. 

But what if… you didn’t have to let go of everything? What if you could save the teeth you have left and still get a smile that looks and feels natural?

At Riverview Dental Arts, that’s exactly what we do. 

We work with your existing teeth, add dental implants where necessary, and give you a fully functional smile that feels just like your own.

The Common Misconception: “Dentures Are the Only Solution”

Let’s face it. If you’ve lost a lot of teeth, you might think dentures are your only option. I

It’s the go-to solution that’s been around for years. And many people automatically assume they’ll have to go through the hassle of full dentures when things go wrong with their teeth.

However, dentures do not always offer the comfort or natural look you want. They can slip around and sometimes even limit your ability to speak or eat freely.

A recent patient of ours came in feeling exactly like this. 

She had just five teeth left on the top, a few more on the bottom, and had already resigned herself to dentures. She assumed there was no other way forward. 

When we looked at her case, we saw an opportunity to save her natural teeth and make use of dental implants to restore her smile.

How We Saved Her Teeth (And Her Smile)

Instead of removing all of her remaining teeth, we decided to keep the ones that were healthy and add dental implants to the areas where she had missing teeth. 

The result was a smile that not only looked natural but also felt like her real teeth. 

Here’s how we did it.

• Preserving Natural Teeth: We kept the five remaining teeth on the top and the healthy ones on the bottom.
• Adding Implants: We placed dental implants in the back to restore the missing teeth.
• Custom Ceramic Crowns: We crafted custom ceramic crowns to fit over the remaining teeth and implants, making everything blend seamlessly.

Why Dental Implants Are the Best Option for a Natural Smile

Here’s the real deal: dental implants are often the best solution when it comes to replacing missing teeth. 

Unlike dentures, which sit on top of your gums and can shift around, implants are placed directly into the jawbone. This offers a stable solution.

Here’s How the Process Works

The specifics vary depending on your situation. However, the general process of getting dental implants may look something like this:

Step 1: We evaluate your current dental health and take X-rays. Then we discuss your goals for treatment.

Step 2: We place the dental implants into your jawbone. Don’t worry, this is done under local anesthesia.

Step 3: The implants need time to integrate with your bone. It may take a few months.

Step 4: Once the implants are secure, we place custom crowns on top to complete your new smile.

Why Save Your Teeth? The Advantages of Keeping What You Have

You might wonder why we don’t just replace everything. The reason is simple. Preserving your natural teeth has many benefits.

• Natural teeth help maintain the structure of your jaw. 
• Keeping as many of your natural teeth as possible is a less invasive approach compared to pulling out everything and starting fresh with full implants.
• Your existing teeth play an important role in maintaining your chewing and speaking functions. So saving them makes your restoration feel more natural.

A Long-Term Solution

The key to this patient’s success was that we didn’t just focus on the aesthetics. We focused on restoring function. Dental implants are about improving your quality of life. 

With them, this patient could chew comfortably, speak clearly, and smile confidently. And the best part? With proper care, they can last for decades.

FAQ Section

1. Can I keep the teeth I have left and still get implants?

Absolutely! You don’t always need to lose every tooth. In fact, in many cases, we can work with the healthy teeth you still have. Instead of pulling everything out, we can add implants where they’re needed and give your smile a boost.

2. Is it necessary to remove all my teeth to get dental implants?

Nope, not at all. In some cases, we can save most of your natural teeth and only replace the ones that are missing.

3. Will getting dental implants require a lot of surgery?

Not necessarily. It doesn’t involve a lot of surgery, and most patients find the recovery time to be manageable.

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