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No Shame in Smiles: Why You Shouldn’t Feel Embarrassed to Get Dental Implants

December 11, 2024

A woman dentist holding up an enlarged dental implant model

For some patients, the idea of replacing teeth with dental implants can sound shameful. These folks assume their new prosthetics would make them “stand out” in a bad way. However, the truth is that you shouldn’t feel embarrassed to get dental implants. These special posts would only benefit your smile, providing your grin with many great perks. As proof, let your Fort Worth dentist share four reasons you shouldn’t feel ashamed of your dental implants.

They Make Eating & Speaking Easy

While artificial, dental implants work almost exactly like natural teeth. They’ll allow you to eat and speak without drawing unwanted attention.

It comes down to how dental implants fuse with your jaw. Because your jawbone secures them, they restore your bite’s strength and won’t slip or fall. That means your implants should let you eat and speak as you normally would. Indeed, your treatment won’t cause awkward incidents with those particular abilities.

They Look Beautifully Lifelike

You can rest assured that dental implants don’t look “fake” or gaudy. In fact, these restorations look beautiful and highly lifelike.

Keep in mind that dental implants are tailored to your mouth. In other words, your dentist will shape, color, and shade them to match your adjacent teeth. Your treatment results will blend seamlessly with the rest of your smile and look natural. Your friends and family won’t know your new teeth are “fake” unless you tell them.

They Help You Look (and Feel) Younger

You won’t need to worry that dental implants will give you a saggy face. As it happens, these prosthetics will make you look younger than before.

You see, dental implants prevent (and reverse) facial collapse. Their placement in your jaw ensures they stimulate your jawbone enough to preserve its tissue. Given that fact, receiving dental implants is sure to keep your face and jaw looking full instead of saggy.

They Can Last a Lifetime

Do you fear having to “switch out” dental implants often? Well, you needn’t feel that way; your implant posts can (and likely will) last a lifetime.

Dental implants are the longest-lasting restorations out there. An average one can have a lifespan of 15-20 years, while well-maintained ones can work for 30 years or more. Either way, you can trust getting them won’t involve frequent follow-up visits. Your beautiful new teeth should last for quite a while.

There’s no need to feel embarrassed to get dental implants. In fact, the treatment’s benefits should make you feel more confident than ever!

About the Author

Dr. Karen Littlefield Neil is a dentist based in Fort Worth, TX, having earned her DDS from the University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio. Her 30+ years in the field have made her an expert in preventive, cosmetic, and restorative dental work. With that said, she and her team are well-equipped to help your teeth and gums thrive for a lifetime! Today, Dr. Neil practices at her self-titled clinic and is reachable on her website and by phone at (817)-738-3368.