Show Off Your Smile with Dental Implants

SHOW OF YOUR SMILE WITH DENTAL IMPLANTS TOOTH LOSS STATISTICS 32.00 24.92 18.90 is the number of adult teeth in a healthy mouth is the average number of remaining teeth in adults ages 20-64 is the average number of remaining teeth in adults over age 65 60% 3.75% 27.27% OF ADULTS OF ADULTS OF ADULTS OVER AGES 35-44 AGES 20-64 AGE 65 are missing at least one permanent tooth have no remaining have no remaining teeth teeth WHY YOU SHOULD REPLACE MISSING TEETH Better Oral Health Better Aesthetics Better Bite Dental implants prevent the face from "sinking in" where a tooth is A lost tooth may Missing teeth can lead to bone loss, or bone resorption, in the jaw cause other teeth to shift out of place toward the open missing space DENTAL IMPLANT CANDIDATES Candidates ideally do not have gum discase and do not smoke Adults who have one or more missing teeth due to injury or gum disease Adults who are in good general health DENTAL IMPLANT ADVANTAGES More natural looking and feeling than dentures or bridges Permanent solution to missing teeth No need to worry about removable dentures You can have increased confidence when speaking, smiling, and chewing O More durable and longer-lasting than other tooth replacement options Easier to maintain than dentures or bridges Regular brushing, flossing, and visits to your dentist should be all you need Implants can last a lifetime; bridges and dentures need replacing every 7-15 years INFOGRAPHIC PROVIDED BY NORTHERN VIRGINIA DENTAL ASSOCIATES Family, Implant and Cosmetic Dentistry www.nvdentalva.com Sources: http://www.osseo.org/NEWtoothReplacement.html http://www.aaid.com/patients, and public/Benefits of Dental Implants.html http://www.nidcr.nih.gov/DataStatistics/EindDataBy Topic/ToothLoss/ToothLossSeniors65andOlder.htm http://www.nidcr.nih.gov/DataStatistics/FindDataBy Topic/ToothLoss/ToothLossAdults20to64.htm http://www.aaoms.org/dental implants.php http://www.perio.org/consumer/dental-implants ID