Are Dental Implants Right For A Dry Mouth?
Many people seek dental implants in Richmond after oral problems caused by a dry mouth but are implant-based restorations the best idea?
Saliva may not sound very pleasant but it acts as the mouth’s natural cleansing agent. It rinses away food particles and keeps harmful bacteria at bay. In people that have insufficient saliva flow the teeth can be left open to dental problems. This in turn can lead to a wide range of oral issues resulting in the eventual loss of teeth. You probably already know that dental implants offer a natural replacement for missing teeth but the question is do they work for those people who suffer with a dry mouth?
In essence the answer is yes. Dental implants are not susceptible to decay in the same way that your natural teeth are, so they’re an obvious choice for those with insufficient saliva. Apart from this do they have any other advantages over other forms of tooth restoration?
In the majority of cases when a tooth suffers from decay it’s a good idea to try and save as much of the tooth as possible. However in patients who suffer from a dry mouth, decay is a constant ongoing problem. If a decayed tooth is treated with conventional methods of restoration such as a dental crown or filling, a dentist will usually try to save as much of the natural tooth as possible. The problem is that in those patients with a lack of saliva it’s commonplace for the remaining natural tooth beneath the newly fitted crown to become infected. With an implant-based restoration the problem tooth is completely removed before placement so there’s no chance of any further infection.
So how do implants work?
The implant itself is actually a titanium post which acts just like a tooth root. It’s secured directly into the jaw and overtime the surrounding bone tissue fuses with the implant to create a super-solid platform. This platform then becomes strong enough to support a crown attachment. Once fitted dental implants look, feel, and even act, just like your natural teeth. What’s more there’s no remaining tooth structure left to suffer from decay. This allows patients with a dry mouth to completely restore their smile without fear of any future tooth problems.
If you continually suffer from teeth problems caused by dry mouth then contact Sheen Dental. Dr Harmit Kalsi and the team have been placing dental implants in Richmond for over ten years as well as treating a whole host of other dental problems. To find out more about what we can do for you, either visit our website at www.sheendentalimplants.co.uk or alternatively contact us directly on 020 8876 5277. We look forward to hearing from you.