The most common reason for needing dental implants is missing a tooth due to decay, resulting from injury or periodontal (gum) disease. As a dentist in Livonia , we can tell you, having a missing tooth is not uncommon in adults, and there are options to help you achieve a natural look for your missing tooth (or teeth). Dental implants are suitable to replace one or multiple teeth. Below are the reasons why dental implants might be your best option. 1. Improved Quality of Life While dentures are a more cost-effective solution to missing teeth, they do come with several problems. Many patients often report dentures are ill-fitting and difficult to wear. When a tooth has been extracted (to make way for dentures), your jaw bone will start to deteriorate. These factors combined mean your dentures may not fit as well as they should. Implants allow you to speak correctly, and eat foods as you usually would. As with natural teeth, dental implants maintain bone health and p...