How Dental Implants Work Like Natural Teeth
It’s fair to say that dental implants in Richmond are fast becoming the preferred method of choice for tooth replacement for many of our patients and that’s because they work just like natural teeth. Sounds a bold statement, we know, and you may be wondering just what we mean by this. So let’s take a look at dental implants more closely.
For many years people have turned to traditional methods such as crowns, bridges, and dentures to replace missing or badly damaged teeth. Indeed, not so long ago these were the only options available. Although all of these appliances served their purpose and replaced teeth, they didn’t always solve issues such as poor oral health, loss of confidence, and decreased chewing ability.
Dental implants on the other hand, not only promote long term health for bone and gum tissue in a way that other restorative treatments can’t, but they look and feel just as if you’ve got your own teeth back.
Benefits of dental implants
Quite simply dental implants provide the best possible restorative treatment for missing, badly decayed, and loose teeth. Here are some other benefits you can enjoy with dental implants, too:
Easy to clean – Dental implants don’t just look like your natural teeth but they’re cared for in the same way too simply by brushing twice a day with fluoride toothpaste and flossing. It’s also advisable to attend regular six monthly check-ups with your dentist.
Stimulate bones and gums – Because implants act as a tooth root, then unlike traditional dentures and bridges, they stimulate the bone and gums. This significantly helps to prevent the risk of gum disease and bone degeneration.
Holds false teeth secure – Dental implants are placed into the jawbone and fuse with the bone to become a fixed feature in the mouth. This means they can anchor crowns, bridges, and dentures securely without the use of any adhesives. This lets a person eat, speak, and smile with confidence without worrying about their teeth slipping or falling out.
Problems with traditional alternatives
Traditional bridges are anchored into the mouth by crowns which are attached to natural healthy teeth at either end. These teeth have to be modified in order to fit the crown which leaves them weakened and susceptible to decay. Dentures loosen after time and have to be held in place with adhesives which are unpleasant to the taste, and don’t always work.
We’ve helped hundreds of people enjoy a better quality of life and regain their confidence when they get a dental implant in Richmond. If you’d like to find out how dental implants could help you then come and speak with us at a free no obligation consultation. Call us today on 020 8876 5277 or contact us online at www.sheendentalimplants.co.uk.