benefits of dental implants

San Diego COUNTY Dentists Who Are Friendly and Knowledgeable

Dental implants are considered to be the modern solution for replacing teeth. They offer many advantages over other tooth replacement options. To learn about how dental implants can benefit you, scroll to the information below!

A+ Family Dentistry logo icon

Request an Appointment

Are dental implants good?

ARE DENTAL IMPLANTS A GOOD SOLUTION FOR YOU?

SAN DIEGO, POWAY & SORRENTO VALLEY, CA'S PREFERRED DENTAL IMPLANT PROVIDERS

A dental implant is a titanium post inserted into the jawbone that acts like a tooth root. The implant is used to support a crown, dental bridge, or denture. At A+ Family Dentistry, we are proud to offer a number of comprehensive dental implant services to patients who have lost their teeth in the San Diego County area. From single and multiple dental implants to full mouth implants, there are dental implant solutions for all patients who are looking for a tooth replacement option.

THE BENEFITS OF DENTAL IMPLANTS

Dental implants offer many benefits. They:

Prevent bone loss in the jaw, which occurs when missing teeth are not replaced

Look and feel like natural teeth (it’s hard to tell the difference!)

Function like real teeth, allowing you to talk, chew, and exert pressure

Don’t require healthy adjacent teeth to be altered, whereas dental bridges require these teeth to be ground down

Prevent gum disease by stopping the accumulation of bacteria in the gaps left behind by missing teeth

Are the most durable and long-lasting tooth replacement option

DENTAL IMPLANTS VS DENTAL BRIDGES FOR SINGLE MISSING TEETH

With a dental bridge, the patient’s teeth on each side of the gap have to be ground down to support the new restoration. Dental implants are much more conservative, as they don’t require altering your healthy teeth. For this reason, our doctors prefer to replace single missing teeth with an implant in the vast majority of cases.


There are certain isolated cases where a bridge would be a suitable option—for example, if the teeth adjacent to the missing tooth are broken down and in need of crowns. Your doctor will determine which option is right for you.

A VIABLE ALTERNATIVE TO DENTURES

In the past, wearing dentures was the only option for people who lost their teeth. Today, dentures are still widely used, but there are now many other options available thanks to advancements in implant dentistry. At A+ Family Dentistry, we offer competitively priced dental implant services and financing options to make your implant treatment even easier to obtain.

THE DISADVANTAGES OF DENTAL IMPLANTS

Dentures lead to bone loss in the jawbone; when there is a lack of chewing pressure, the bone is actually reabsorbed by the body.

Upper dentures cover the roof of your mouth, which can be uncomfortable and interfere with your sense of taste.

Dentures provide only 10% or less of normal chewing power, making it difficult to eat what you want.

Dentures can make a clicking sound while you eat.

Dentures often require adhesives to keep them in the mouth.

Dentures have to be removed for cleaning.

DENTAL IMPLANTS VS DENTURES

In the first year after a tooth is lost, 25% of the bone volume is reabsorbed into the body, and the process continues. Dentures actually accelerate this bone loss by wearing down the boney ridges where the teeth sit. This loss of jawbone density eventually causes the lower third of the face to collapse, resulting in sagging skin around the mouth, drooping jowls, thinning lips and a pointier chin. This can make people look much more advanced in age. Implant-supported teeth replacement options such as implant-supported bridges and dentures keep the jawbone stimulated with enough chewing pressure to preserve bone mass.

WHO CAN RECEIVE DENTAL IMPLANTS?

In the past, people with insufficient bone were not candidates for dental implant treatment. Now, thanks to advanced bone grafting techniques and the ability to locate available bone through 3D imaging technology, most people can receive implants regardless of their bone volume. Smokers and people with certain health conditions such as diabetes were previously not able to get dental implants because of an increased risk of infection and implant failure. However, recent developments in dentistry have enabled many of these people to be safely treated.

SCHEDULE A Complimentary Dental Implant Consultation

Come in for a free dental implant consultation with one of our doctors to find out if dental implants are right for you. To make an appointment, visit our contact page and fill out our form or give the location closest to you a call today!

FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE BENEFITS OF DENTAL IMPLANTS OR TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT, CALL ONE OF OUR THREE LOCATIONS OR VISIT OUR CONTACT PAGE.

YOUR NEW SMILE STARTS HERE

WHY CHOOSE A+ Family Dentistry

Advanced Dental Technology
Advanced Dental Technology
General, Family & Emergency Dentistry
General, Family & Emergency Dentistry
Comfortable, Caring Treatment
Comfortable, Caring Treatment
Flexible, Non-Insurance Payment Options
Flexible, Non-Insurance Payment Options
Three Convenient Office Locations
Three Convenient Office Locations
Cost-Saving New Patient Specials
Cost-Saving New Patient Specials

HEAR FROM OUR HAPPY PATIENTS

OVER 700+ ONLINE REVIEWS

"I have had such a great experience coming here! I had a few procedures done including cavity fills, cleaning, and teeth whitening. The staff always made sure I was well informed and comfortable. I would 10/10 recommend this place to my family and friends."

Genevieve A.

SAN DIEGO

"A safe space with no negative judgement, gentle care and great staff. Dr. Tran is not only kind and personable, but he and his whole staff are doing such an incredible job! I have had quite a few procedures done here and I’m very excited and proud to make this my primary dentist."

Raquel W.

POWAY

"The A+ family provides a warm welcoming environment to all their patients. They walk you through each process thoroughly to give you confidence that you’re in good hands. Came here as a recommendation from my girlfriend and am happy I did!"

Vinh V.

SORRENTO VALLEY

READ ALL REVIEWS
Share by: