So your dentist has told you that you will most likely require dental implants to replace the teeth that you have lost. It sounds terrifying to you, especially because it involves implanting a synthetic material into your mouth.
To ease your (understandable but unnecessary) worries about getting dental implants, here are some fun facts about it that you probably would want to know:
The Procedure Goes Back to Olden Times
Specifically, around 600 AD. Historians and archeologists have found indications that the Mayan civilization did use dental implants by hammering shells, shaped like tooth, into the jaw, as they have seen on the skull of a Mayan woman. So make sure to thank your cosmetic dentist for giving you the most convenient and comfortable procedure today.
Dental Implants are Cavity-Free
That’s right! You’ll never have to deal with the debilitating pain of a toothache ever again! At least that’s the case for your dental implants. This is because the material used for the replacement does not decay like actual tooth does. It can be made of titanium, porcelain or acrylic, thereby effectively making it immune from attacks of bacteria and plaque.
It Still Needs Proper Oral Care
Sure, it doesn’t get decay or cavities. This does not mean that you shouldn’t clean, brush, and floss it as you would your regular teeth, though. It still would require at least the most basic oral care for proper maintenance.
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