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Can front teeth be implanted?

Dental implants can be used in place of single teeth, missing teeth or complete jaw. After the complete successful treatments, these cosmetic teeth look like natural teeth. Dental implants are mainly performed for replacing the molar or premolar tooth. Implants for the front tooth are less seen. However, a front teeth implant can greatly enhance the self-confidence of a person as it allows them to eat, smile and talk in a natural way. As the body realizes that a tooth is missing even its front or side too, it starts absorbing the miners present in the jawbone to use it in other parts of the body. If the space of the missing tooth is not filled then the jawbone will keep deteriorating and ultimately lead to “facial collapse”- that means the patient’s face looks sunken and aged. The best part is dental implants can stop it from happening at the initial stage. 

What is a dental implant?
The dental implant is a cosmetic tooth that is made up of titanium alloy. This prosthetic tooth is placed in a place of a natural tooth that in turn exerts pressure like natural teeth on the jawbone so the jawbone remains in its healthier state. As the implants are fixed inside the jawbone and prevent the loss of bone.

Dental implants last for a long duration if you maintain oral hygiene. It means you need to take care of your dental implants more than your natural teeth. Maintain a habit of brushing your teeth two times a day. This way, you will be able to remove plaque, sugar, and other bacteria from your teeth. It is also advised to consult with a dentist and go for regular teeth cleaning every six months. 

A frontal tooth implant will help you to smile and talk confidently. As a result, dentists recommend the patient to go for dental implants for front teeth.  The other reasons why you should consider dental implants include:

Implant will help in preserving your jawbone that will help you to maintain your youthful face for a longer time. As this new cosmetic tooth helps to replace both roots and crown of the missing tooth that may drastically improve the chewing strength of teeth than other options. Dental implants look similar to natural teeth so it would be difficult to differentiate from other teeth resulting in a beautiful smile.

Schedule your appointment with a dentist today and get the treatment on time!