While we eat to survive, one cannot deny that eating is also one of the most rewarding pleasures known to humankind. Yet all too often, we enjoy eating too much that we neglect to take care of our teeth, without which we cannot eat properly.
When these combine with plaque, they create acids that attack the tooth enamel and cause tooth decay. Plaque can also spread through the gums and eventually lead to chronic gum disease and tooth loss.
Without teeth, life can be extremely difficult. It would be hard to smile, speak or much less eat and digest food properly. In worst cases, you may be fed through a straw so that digestion will not be a problem. A lot of people who lose their teeth due to gum disease, injury or any other reason choose dentures as convenient replacements. However, if you want a more permanent solution, then you might want to consider having dental implants.
Dental implants are artificial tooth roots screwed into the jaw to hold replacement teeth or a dental bridge. Artificial bone implants help rebuild the shrinking ridge and provide support to dentures. Endosteal implants, on the other hand, are typically inserted to the jawbone to serve as tooth roots. Finally, subperiosteal implants are designed for individuals whose jawbones have significantly deteriorated and can no longer wear traditional dentures.