Dental implants are the gold standard for tooth replacement because of their similarities to natural teeth in comfort, appearance, and function. Unlike removable appliances like conventional dentures, dental implants fuse to the jawbone and become a part of your mouth's natural anatomy. Also, dental implants are most like natural teeth in their fit, form, function, and comfort.
10 Benefits of Dental Implants
Replacing missing or damaged teeth with dental implants can drastically improve oral health, comfort, and self-confidence. Dental implants have numerous benefits, such as:
1. Matches Your Natural Teeth
Your dentist will design dental implants that seamlessly blend in with your smile and match your surrounding teeth. No one will ever know your implants aren't your natural teeth!
2. Restores Your Bite
Dental implants restore your bite, allowing you to chew and grind food with the same force as natural teeth. Dental implants are the only tooth replacement that fully restores your chewing and biting strength.
3. Permanently Replaces Missing Teeth
Other replacements like bridges or dentures require periodic repair and adjustment. Dental implants are designed to last for your lifetime.
4. Prevents Bone Loss
Losing a tooth means losing bone mass in the jaw as well; the jawbone needs stimulation from the teeth to maintain mass. Dental implants replace the tooth's root and therefore replace jawbone stimulation, preventing bone loss.
5. Promotes Natural Speech
Missing teeth and some tooth replacements can alter your ability to clearly or correctly pronounce words. However, dental implants feel and function like biological teeth so that you can speak easily and naturally.
6. Resistant Against Cavities
With dental implants, you never have to worry about getting cavities! Though artificial teeth are resistant to cavities, that doesn't mean you shouldn't take excellent care of them. You still need to clean your teeth, including your implants, to prevent bacteria and plaque buildup that can cause infections.
7. Prevents Premature Aging and Facial Sagging
Our teeth support our facial structure, so when we lose teeth, we lose that support and can experience a change in our face's shape and appearance. For example, missing teeth can make your face appear aged. Dental implants prevent this from happening and lend to a more youthful appearance.
8. Easy Care and Maintenance
Dental implants are easy to take care of. There's no need for special products, cleansing tablets, adhesives, or flossers. You simply brush and floss like you usually would!
9. No Embarrassing or Uncomfortable Slippage
Sometimes, patients with dentures feel self-conscious because the dentures can shift or slip while speaking, laughing, or eating. Dental implants are firmly anchored in the mouth, so you never have to worry about them moving out of place.
10. Supports Adjacent Teeth
When you have missing teeth, the remaining teeth can shift position and lead to misalignment. Dental implants fill gaps between teeth, allowing you to retain an even smile.
Are you looking for attractive, long-lasting tooth replacements in Midtown, NYC? Dr. Helma Philips provides dental implants customized to meet your needs and exceed your aesthetic expectations. Please contact us today to learn if you're a good candidate for implant dentistry in Midtown Manhattan.
The Different Types of Dental Implants
Dr. Philips will determine which dental implant technique best suits your needs and goals based on your oral health profile.
Single Tooth Dental Implant
A single-tooth dental implant replaces one missing tooth.
Immediate Dental Implants
An immediate dental implant allows for temporary tooth placement on the same day as your implant placement.
Mini Dental Implants
Mini dental implants are slender, like the size of a toothpick. Used to stabilize a lower denture, mini dental implants are durable and comfortable.
All-on-4
All-on-4 dental implants replace a complete set of teeth in your mouth's upper and lower arches. Your dentist places four implants in the bone and places a temporary set of teeth on the same day. Once your mouth heals, we'll place the final prosthetic teeth.
Why Choose Us for Dental Implants in Midtown, NYC
Dr. Helma Philips is a highly skilled and experienced general, cosmetic, and implant dentist who opened her elegant boutique practice on Madison Avenue in 2007. She is an ambitious and expertly trained implant dentist who strives for excellence and perfection in all her endeavors.
After graduating from New York University College of Dentistry in 1995, she has continued to advance her professional qualifications through extensive post-graduate studies, such as:
- Graduated from NYU's prestigious two-year program Implantology: Surgical and Prosthetic Treatment, leading to an International Congress of Oral Implantologists (ICOI) Fellowship
- Graduated from Dr. Carl Misch's one-year program in surgical implantology, receiving the honor of a Misch International Implant Institute Fellowship
- Completed the Advanced Surgical Course at the Zimmer Institute
- Completed Dr. Dennis Tarnow's world-renowned one-year program Continuum-Fundamentals and Advances in Contemporary Surgical and Implant Dentistry
In addition to implant dentistry, Dr. Philips is certified in the following:
- Invisalign®
- CPR and emergency medicine
- BOTOX® and injectable fillers
Over the years, she also has attended several cosmetic dentistry courses at NYU, and she regularly attends meetings, study clubs, seminars, and workshops to stay current with advances in dentistry.
Discover Your Best Smile with Dental Implants in Midtown
Dr. Philips would love to help you discover what's possible for your smile. Please get in touch with us today to schedule a consultation at our Midtown dental office.