Why would an octogenarian elect to get dental implants, cosmetic dentistry or even a full mouth reconstruction? Here are 80 reasons:
- Improve ability to chew food
- Restore function in the mouth
- Improve digestion due to better chewing
- Enhance speech clarity
- Increase comfort while eating
- Eliminate dentures or partials
- Enjoy a long-term solution for missing teeth
- Preserve jawbone structure after tooth loss
- Prevent further bone loss in the jaw
- Increase confidence in social settings
- Restore a youthful appearance
- Improve facial aesthetics by supporting cheeks and lips
- Reduce wrinkles and sagging in the face
- Eliminate discomfort from ill-fitting dentures
- Prevent teeth from shifting into empty spaces
- Eliminate the need for messy denture adhesives
- Restore natural-looking teeth
- Improve the ability to eat hard foods (e.g., apples, nuts)
- Enjoy a diet that includes a wider variety of foods
- Reduce gum irritation caused by dentures
- Eliminate slippage of dentures while talking
- Enhance overall health, including cardiovascular health
- No need for embarrassment over missing teeth
- Reduce the risk of further tooth loss
- Receive a long-term fix for damaged or worn-down teeth
- Better alignment and bite with implants or restorations
- Improve self-esteem and mental well-being
- Easier maintenance compared to removable dentures
- No need for frequent replacement of dentures
- No need to remove teeth for cleaning as with dentures
- No fear of dentures falling out during activities
- Reduce the pressure on remaining natural teeth
- Restore the full arch of teeth with All-on-4 implants
- Improve youe overall quality of life
- No more worry over years of wear and tear on teeth
- More stable teeth for eating and speaking
- Cosmetic improvement for broken, chipped or stained teeth
- Fixed asymmetry in the smile or bite
- Increase desire to smile and engage with others
- Improve oral hygiene compared to dentures
- Restore the natural bite and tooth spacing
- Higher durability and longevity with implants
- Eliminate health risks associated with poor nutrition due to tooth loss
- No more hassle of soaking dentures overnight
- No more discomfort from dentures pressing on sensitive gums
- Improve taste sensation (as dentures can cover taste buds)
- Fix gaps in the smile
- More secure fit than bridges or partial dentures
- Strengthen weak teeth with crowns or veneers
- Reduce risk of tooth decay in remaining teeth
- Minimize TMJ (temporomandibular joint) pain
- Prevent excessive wear of remaining teeth
- Reduce gum recession caused by tooth loss
- Fix crooked or misaligned teeth
- Increase confidence in appearance for family gatherings
- Better speech clarity and pronunciation
- Improve your ability to hold a full, engaging conversation
- Avoida sore spots on the gums from dentures
- Reduce oral infections associated with missing teeth
- Restore the natural bite pattern
- Mitigate collapse of the bite
- Avoid embarrassment from whistling or clicking dentures
- Improve confidence when meeting new people
- Reduce risks of chronic pain or headaches caused by tooth misalignment
- Fewer future dental treatments by addressing issues now
- Ability to maintain or improve speech even in advanced age
- Prevent the jawbone from weakening over time
- Regain a sense of normalcy and routine with fixed teeth
- Eat your favorite foods again without discomfort
- Improve your sense of taste without the barrier of dentures
- Prevent the collapse of surrounding teeth
- Restore dental function after years of neglect or wear
- Reduce the risk of developing infections in the mouth
- Make brushing and flossing easier and more effective
- No need to remove teeth before bed as with dentures
- A natural look for a smile makeover
- Improve the longevity of your overall dental health
- Restore teeth that have been lost due to gum disease
- Gain confidence for speaking engagements or presentations
- Simply enjoy life to the fullest with a complete smile!
What are you waiting for? You are worth it!