What Dental Implants Can Do For You
If you’re facing tooth extraction or are missing one or more teeth, then you should be looking at tooth replacement options. Dental implants in Richmond and elsewhere in the UK are fast becoming the preferred choice by many patients looking for a more permanent solution to tooth loss. But why are dental implants so popular and what can they do for you?
Dental implants are the closest thing to real teeth in the world of dentistry. Made from titanium and topped with a prosthetic crown, bridge, or denture, if cared for properly they are proven to last 40 years and longer which makes them a great investment. Dental implants are placed into the jaw bone during oral surgery and in the following months the titanium forms a bond with the surrounding bone to create a firm and stable foundation to secure the implant and the prosthetic.
Implants offer many benefits to patients, including those detailed below:
- Prevents bone loss occurring. When a tooth is lost the bone which once supported the tooth root begins to resorb into the body and this has the eventual effect of changing the facial structure and shape of the jaw. A titanium implant fuses with the bone and stimulates it, much as a tooth root would, preventing bone loss from taking place.
- Easy to care for – Since an implant is secured directly into the jaw it becomes a permanent fixture and is cared for in the same way as your natural teeth, with brushing and flossing, regular dental check-ups and professional cleaning.
- Eat what you like – a dental implant not only blends in seamlessly with your natural teeth but feels and functions the same way too. It can withstand more pressure than other types of tooth replacement devices, which means you’ll be able to enjoy eating anything you want, including crunchy fruit and vegetables, nuts and lean meat. Overall your diet and your health can be improved through a more varied choice of foods.
- Stand alone treatment – A dental implant stands alone and does not require the support of adjacent teeth. Take a conventional dental bridge, for example, this requires for the two healthy teeth on either side of the gap to be modified in order to support the bridge. This can weaken them and cause them to eventually fall out, meaning more lost teeth and additional costs for the patient.
If you’ve recently lost a tooth then it’s important to act fast and get it replaced before any significant bone loss takes place and other dental problems begin to occur. A dental implant in Richmond doesn’t come cheap, but the benefits and potential longevity more than make up for this. We offer various payment options on dental implants to make them affordable to everyone, so why not book a complementary dental implant consultation with us and find out more. You can call Sheen Dental on 020 8876 5277 or visit our website at www.sheendentalimplants.co.uk/ for further information.