Is There An Age Limit For Undergoing Dental Implants?
Because undergoing treatment for dental implants in Richmond often requires an extensive surgical procedure you could be forgiven for thinking that there is an upper age limit for anyone considering having the treatment. However as more people are living longer, many tend to lose their teeth over time, so it’s only right that older patients should be able to enjoy the benefits that dental implants can bring as much as younger patients. Thankfully many can.
As far as dental implants are concerned, age itself isn’t a barrier to having a great looking smile. In fact it isn’t uncommon for a person aged 85 or 90 to undergo such treatment because let’s face it, just because a person is older, it doesn’t mean that they no longer want to be social and confident, and that’s what dental implants can bring.
Aside from restoring complete dental function, an implant wearer also has the freedom to eat exactly what they want without feeling embarrassed about possible denture slippage. Many also have a renewed confidence as their implants make them feel and look younger. So it probably comes as no surprise that more and more older patients are seeking alternatives to conventional teeth replacement such as dentures. In addition to this, it’s also been proven that patients aged 75, 85, or 95 have the same healing abilities as someone in their 40’s, therefore age itself really is no barrier to restoring that great looking smile.
So, if age itself isn’t a barrier then what is?
The most important factor for an elderly patient (or indeed any patient whatever their age) is their overall heath. This means that firstly a patient needs to have a healthy mouth eg, no gum disease or severe bone loss. That said there are procedures that a dentist can carry out to eradicate these issues, but most importantly, the person themself needs to be in relatively good health. As already stated, fitting a dental implant in Richmond requires a surgical procedure. Because of this conditions such as heart problems or obesity could be risky. Therefore a patient’s overall health is far more important than age.
As we get older, quality of life becomes higher on the list of priorities and here at Sheen Dental we do everything we can to try and preserve and, in many cases, improve this. So if you’re an elder patient but young at heart and want to improve your quality of life, then by undergoing dental implants in Richmond, you can do exactly this.
Why not contact us today and book yourself a free, no-obligation consultation. Dr Harmit Kalsi and the team will discuss your options while you can get all your questions and concerns answered, allowing you to make a fully informed dental decision. To book yours, either visit our website at www.sheendentalimplants.co.uk or contact us directly on 020 8876 5277 today and start the ball rolling towards restoring that great looking smile, once and for all.