Implant Dentistry Is An Option For Adults Of All Ages
Here at Sheen Dental we’ve seen a huge rise in dental implants in Richmond as more people are learning of the benefits that this type of tooth loss replacement offers. However, we’d like to point out that implant dentistry is suitable for adults of any age from early twenties and into their nineties and beyond. When people get to a certain age they often feel that there is no cosmetic solution for restoring their teeth and many assume that the only option open to them to replace multiple or all of their teeth is dentures. However, implant dentistry can offer an alternative solution.
Dentures have been replacing missing teeth for centuries and while they make a person’s smile look better and help them to eat and speak clearly, they don’t feel like birth teeth. Worse still, in time dentures begin to loosen and may rub on gums making them extremely sore as well as leading to other complications.
Implants offer a long term solution to missing teeth and an older person may be able to replace just a few teeth with dental implants, make use of implants to secure a bridge of teeth, or even have implants to secure their dentures on a permanent basis. Once the implant or implants are placed then they are cared for in the same way as natural teeth by daily brushing and flossing.
Since the implants act as a replica tooth root, any bone loss is halted. The prosthetic teeth will look totally natural, and act and feel just like real teeth helping people eat and speak better and restoring their confidence.
Age is not a major concern for adults seeking dental implants but the health of their gums, teeth and jawbone is. The gums need to be in tip top condition and if this is not the case then this matter will have to be addressed before considering implants. If a person has been without teeth for some while then they may have lost a significant amount of bone. If this is the case then a bone graft may be necessary in order that there is sufficient bone to support the implants. In some cases where the bone is too thin or soft, then mini dental implants can be used to retain a set of dentures. These are smaller than standard implants and specially shaped and angled to hold dentures securely in place. The dentures snap onto the implants using special fixtures and can be removed for cleaning. Alternatively they can be affixed permanently.
If you’re a senior looking to restore your smile or tired of your old dentures, then why not come and visit us. We can discuss the possibility of a dental implant in Richmond as well as talking about other dental options. Call us today on 020 8876 5277 to start the ball rolling. You may also like to visit our website at www.sheendentalimplants.co.uk/ which is full of useful information.