As we get older, there are some essential practices that we let fall on the way. One of them is dental health. According to a report presented by Washington Dental Service Foundation (WSDF), only 75 percent of people older than 60 years have a portion of their original teeth. The remaining 25 percent have either their teeth removed and replaced with artificial ones. It stands to reason that issues such as gingivitis, gum diseases, tooth cavities can cause a significant loss of the natural teeth. Not to mention, potentially dangerous conditions such as diabetes and heart disease occur due to poor dental health. There are many factors that play into one potentially having to have a tooth extracted and replaced by a dental implant. Here are 12 reasons why one would need to get a dental implant.
