How Important Are Our Natural Teeth, Really? – Valencia Periodontics, the Experts in Saving Teeth

“Take out the tooth and get an implant!” This seems to be an all-too-common treatment modality for problem teeth in many people. Before letting your natural tooth go, there are several important things to consider:
1. What are you replacing your tooth with?
Your natural tooth and bite still reign supreme in terms of chewing ability and performance. Patients with dentures, partial dentures, and even implant-supported prostheses have reduced chewing performance compared to those with natural teeth. Better chewing leads to better nutrient absorption in the gut, paving the way for better health and increased energy.
2. Dental bridges require cutting tooth structure away from adjacent teeth, and implants can also succumb to gum disease or bone loss.
Both implant and bridge restorations require special care and oral hygiene adjuncts to prolong their lifespan and prevent gum disease/bone loss from occurring. You should improve your oral home care if you have these in your mouth!
3. Implant surgery and restoration is highly technique sensitive, requiring years of training and experience with successfully treated cases.
The saying “you get what you pay for” can certainly be applied to implant dentistry. There are hundreds of implant brands/companies and the clinician’s skill has a direct effect on the success of implant therapy.
The next time you hear “take the tooth out and get an implant,” think about getting a second opinion. Come visit us at Valencia Periodontics, the teeth saving experts, to learn more from our periodontists about teeth-saving treatment.
Valencia Periodontics is located at 27421 Tourney Rd Suite 250 Valencia. Call them at 661-449-2371 or visit their website at: www.valenciaperio.com