Northern Virginia Oral, Maxillofacial & Implant Surgery Blog

Are you comparing your options for replacing a missing tooth? While you have plenty of options, including bridges and dentures, dental implants continue to grow in popularity. With over 500,000 new implants placed each year, more and more people are turning to implants to restore the beauty and function of their mouth.

If you’re missing a tooth (or teeth), you have several different options for restoring them. Dentures, bridges, and implants are all popular choices, and each year about 500,000 people opt for a dental implant. Dental implants continue to grow in popularity because they are aesthetically pleasing, and they reduce your risk of jaw bone atrophy. Implants are also low-maintenance compared to traditional dentures.

There are many reasons you might benefit from a tooth extraction. A tooth extraction might be necessary if your tooth is severely damaged or decayed. In the case of wisdom teeth, you might need an extraction if the teeth are impacted. 

Did you know that over one million Americans receive dermal fillers each year? According to the American Board of Cosmetic Surgery, this makes dermal fillers one of the most popular non-surgical aesthetic treatments.

Orthognathic surgery — more often called jaw surgery — corrects mild and severe irregularities in the jaw. Surgery can also help realign the jaws and teeth so that your mouth functions properly. Depending on why you need surgery, you might notice that surgery also has a few aesthetic benefits (like correcting an open bite). 

Did you know that your third molars can emerge anywhere from the age of 17 to 25? According to the American Dental Association, this is when most individuals see these molars — more often called wisdom teeth — emerge.

It’s no wonder that 500,000 individuals choose dental implants to restore missing teeth each year. That’s right! One-half million people receive dental implants annually, according to the American Academy of Implant Dentistry. Dental implants are aesthetically pleasing, strong, dependable — and allow you to speak clearly and eat comfortably. 

Missing several teeth isn’t just a cosmetic concern — it can significantly impact your oral health. The good news is that you have plenty of options for restoring your smile. Dentures and implants are the most commonly discussed options, but they aren’t the only option. All-On-4 implants are another option that combines the coverage of dentures with the strength of an implant.

If you have a missing tooth, it can be difficult to chew or even speak properly. A dental implant can replace your missing tooth while enhancing the appearance of your smile. Dental implants are strong, easy to care for, and aesthetically pleasing.

If taking a big bite out of your dinner makes your jaw click — or worse, lock up — it’s time to consider treatments for your temporomandibular joint (TMJ) discomfort.