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8 Benefits of Dental Implants You Can’t Afford to Miss
Are you missing one or multiple teeth? You are not alone. Tooth loss is more common than you think, affecting over 178 million Americans. The good news? Tooth loss doesn’t have to become a permanent reality. Dental implants at Rigby Dental can help rebuild your smile and restore your function, comfort, and confidence. With two convenient offices in West Jordan and Sandy, Utah, our experienced dentists offer the finest dental implant services in the area.
The advantages of choosing dental implants
Tooth loss is one of the most common dental conditions, often caused by injuries, cavities, poor genetics, and gum disease. Whether missing one or multiple teeth, gaps in your smile disrupt your everyday life, including how you speak, smile, and eat. Dental implants are among the most advanced systems for replacing missing teeth.
Here is why they are popular among patients and dentists.
- Stability and comfort: Dental implants are securely anchored in the jawbone, so there is no chance for slippage or movement. That means you can eat and speak confidently without worrying about loose teeth. For many patients, this means freedom to live their best life without being held back by loose or wobbly restorations.
- Natural look and feel: Dental implants are stable, but many people don’t realize how natural they look. We restore your implants with high-quality, realistic-looking materials that mimic the appearance of your natural teeth. Once placed, no one will realize your implants are artificial. They blend seamlessly with your natural teeth, making them undetectable when you smile or speak.
- Restored oral function: Living with missing teeth affects your diet, limiting you to soft, easy-to-chew foods. Speaking is also never the same, as gaps in your mouth distort how you pronounce certain words. Dental implants replace missing teeth, restoring your natural eating and speaking ability. Eat all your favorite foods and speak confidently with everyone you meet.
- Jawbone preservation: When you lose teeth, your jawbone lacks the stimulation necessary to regenerate. Over time, your jawbone shrinks, resulting in an aged, sunken-in appearance. Dental implants stimulate natural bone growth, helping maintain a healthy, strong jawbone.
- Long-term satisfaction: Another benefit you’ll love about implants is their longevity. With good maintenance, they can last several years, even a lifetime. The secret to long-lasting implants is good oral hygiene and routine dental cleanings and check-ups.
- Stand-alone tooth replacements: Patients who need to replace missing teeth with traditional dental bridges should have healthy teeth near the gap. That is because these teeth provide anchorage to the bridge restoration. Dental implants don’t depend on the nearby teeth for support. They are independently anchored in the jawbone, helping preserve your natural dental structure.
- Convenient maintenance: Maintain implant-based restorations the same way you care for your natural teeth. There is no need for nightly soaks, adhesives, and other cumbersome maintenance rituals.
- Reliability: Dental implants have an over 95% success rate, making them one of the most predictable tooth replacements. They are a time-tested solution that has transformed millions of smiles over several decades.
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High-quality dental implants near me in West Jordan, UT
Are you missing something like a tooth? Rigby Dental is excited to offer advanced implant solutions to restore your smile and confidence. Call us at (385) 595-5394 (West Jordan, UT) or (385) 595-5413 (Sandy, UT) and explore the life-changing benefits of dental implants.
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At Rigby Dental, our team of highly skilled and compassionate dentists brings together decades of experience and a shared commitment to excellence in patient care, ensuring our patients receive the highest level of care in a welcoming, state-of-the-art environment.
Dr. Bradley Rigby, DMD
Dr. Chris Evans, DMD
Dr. Venssa Knight, DDS
Dr. Ashleigh Dearing, DMD
Dr. Bradley Rigby, DMD, is a West Jordan native with over 20 years of experience in general, cosmetic, and implant dentistry. He founded Rigby Dental in 2002 after earning his DMD from Temple University and completing a General Practice Residency at the University of Utah. Dr. Rigby is known for his advanced training and dedication to creating confident, healthy smiles.
Dr. Chris Evans, DMD, is a Salt Lake native with specialized training in general dentistry and public health. He earned his DMD and Certificate in Public Health from the Arizona School of Dentistry & Oral Health and completed an Advanced Education in General Dentistry (AEGD) through the U.S. Army, where he also served as an active-duty dentist for three years.
Dr. Venssa Knight, DDS, affectionately known as “Dr. V,” brings over two decades of experience in cosmetic and general dentistry. A Texas A&M graduate, she co-owned a thriving dental practice in Park City before joining the Rigby Dental team. Dr. Knight is a member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentists and the American Academy of Facial Esthetics and is passionate about delivering modern, patient-focused care.
Dr. Ash, DMD, is a dedicated dental professional who earned her Doctor of Dental Medicine degree from Roseman University of Dental Medicine in Utah in April 2020. Before that, she completed her Bachelor of Science in Biology at Utah Valley University in May 2016. Committed to advancing her expertise, Dr. Ash has pursued key continuing education and developed specialized skills in Botox and dermal fillers, clear aligners, esthetic veneers, and the Marshall Hanson Method of prepless veneers. She is passionate about delivering high-quality, patient-centred care with a focus on both function and aesthetics.