Dental Implants Aren’t Just For The Oldies!
Often we tend to think of older people as being the ones who loose their teeth, after all time does take its toll on health in general, and losing teeth is no exception. With proper care we can all hang on to our teeth for longer nowadays but it’s still extremely likely that we may lose some of our teeth as we approach old age. To counter this problem, many of our elder patients have benefited from dental implants in Richmond, and indeed many say it has changed their lives for the better.
Younger patients
Can younger patients benefit from dental implants? Well in a word, yes! Although they’re not as likely to lose their teeth through wear and tear, young people can and do lose teeth through accidents, neglect, and medical conditions. The effect of tooth loss on a younger person can often have devastating effects, both on their confidence and self esteem, at such an important time in their life. Once a younger person has reached maturity and their facial bones have stopped growing, there is no reason why they too can’t be eligible for a dental implant in Richmond.
Dentures
Often in a younger person the solution offered to them to replace a missing tooth is with a denture. The very word ‘dentures’ is typically associated with old people and word getting out, may cause a young person embarrassment in social circles. For some young people, lost teeth and having to wear a denture, can seriously impact on their self confidence which can also effect their work prospects and their relationships.
Longevity
If a young person has their dental implants placed by an experienced dental implant surgeon, such as Dr. Harmit Kalsi at Sheen Dental, provided they’re well cared for, they can expect to get at least twenty years, if not more, use from them. In some cases dental implants have been known to last for 40 years.
With this in mind you can see how easy it is for dental implants to offer a young person an excellent alternative to years of denture wearing and cleaning. If you’d like to learn more about how dental implants could help you, then why not book a free consultation with us by calling 020 8876 5277 or booking online at www.sheendentalimplants.co.uk. Here you can meet Dr Harmit Kalsi and the team, take a tour of our facilities, and get all of your questions answered.