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In a world with high-speed internet and roaming cybertrucks, it sometimes does feel like we\u2019re living in a sci-fi novel. You might be thinking it\u2019s only a matter of time before natural human anatomy is integrated with fancy cybernetics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dental implants<\/a> certainly seem to fit the bill at first. They\u2019re durable and retain incredible bite force. \u201cWhy not just upgrade all of my teeth to dental implants?\u201d some might wonder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dental implants are an incredible option \u2013 when used as replacements<\/em>. Here\u2019s why they\u2019re not a good steppingstone for your quest to become a cyborg.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Dental Implants are High-Functioning \u2013 So are Healthy Teeth<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s true that dental implants retain an impressive amount of bite force. Dentures weigh in at about 30%, which restricts your food choices. Dental implants shoot the numbers up to 80%! However, they\u2019re still compared to a standard \u2013 that standard being your natural teeth. Healthy pearly whites function with 100% bite power.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dental Implants Improve Oral Fitness \u2013 Healthy Teeth are Already in Their Prime<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Then there\u2019s the health concerns. Dental implant treatment is low-risk, and the implants themselves do provide benefits as replacements<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When there are gaps in your smile, over time, your jawbone will recede around the empty areas. This can cause facial sagging and further tooth loss. After replacing the gap with a dental implant, your jawbone suddenly has something to grab onto. Once it integrates with your implant, that bone isn\u2019t going anywhere.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Your healthy teeth are already providing this benefit! Plus, it\u2019s simply not a good idea to extract that many teeth for an unnecessary replacement. That\u2019s a lot of physical trauma for your gums to handle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Keeping Healthy Teeth is Less Expensive than Dental Implant Replacement<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Finally, dental implants aren\u2019t exactly cheap. There are ways to afford them if you need them, and \u2013 if you need them! \u2013 you\u2019ll get your money\u2019s worth by avoiding more expensive complications related to bone loss. When the expense is unnecessary, it\u2019s difficult to justify that price tag.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Enhancements that are Much Closer to Cybernetics<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Overall, dental implants are optimal as replacements. They\u2019re not going to be the new wave, high-tech dental enhancements you might be hoping for. If you\u2019re wanting to upgrade your healthy teeth, ask your dentist about cosmetic dental treatments<\/a> instead. Options like porcelain veneers<\/a> and teeth whitening<\/a> can improve the aesthetics of your smile without completely replacing your healthy pearly whites.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We get it. Dental implants are cool. Profressionals won\u2019t recommend replacing your healthy teeth, but don\u2019t worry. If you lose a tooth or two because of injury or age, they\u2019ll still be around. Then, your dentist would be happy to offer them as a replacement option.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About the Practice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Drs. Michael E. Michel and Michael Weber are patient-first dentists. They\u2019ll prioritize your dental health and needs, using their wealth of experience to find the best-fit treatment solution for you. Whether you\u2019re looking to fill in dental gaps with dental implants or to add some cosmetic excitement to your pearly whites, they\u2019ve got you covered! Give their office a call at 785-273-0801 or explore their website<\/a> for more information.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

In a world with high-speed internet and roaming cybertrucks, it sometimes does feel like we\u2019re living in a sci-fi novel. You might be thinking it\u2019s only a matter of time before natural human anatomy is integrated with fancy cybernetics. Dental implants certainly seem to fit the bill at first. They\u2019re durable and retain incredible bite […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1680","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"yoast_head":"\nAre Dental Implants an Upgrade from Healthy Teeth? | Michel Dental<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"It\u2019s true that many love dental implants. But it\u2019s not a good idea to replace healthy teeth with them! 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