Why Consider Dental Implants?
It’s true that the number of people requesting dental implants is on the rise. Now in the UK alone approximately 25,000 are successfully placed each year. It’s no wonder then that here at Sheen Dental, we’ve seen a big increase in the number of patients wanting dental implants in Richmond. Although this is great news for dentists, the question is why would someone consider them? After all it’s an initially costly procedure, it requires surgery, and it isn’t a quick-fix solution. Let’s take a closer look.
Bone shrinkage
When you lose one or more teeth it creates a gap in your smile. While this may be something you can live with, especially if that gap isn’t visible, a missing tooth or teeth create further problems. For starters it can affect your ability to chew food which can in turn affect your nutritional intake. However more importantly a missing tooth triggers off bone loss. Otherwise known as bone atrophy, it occurs when the bone tissue that once supported the tooth root is no longer simulated. Just like a muscle that’s no longer used, the bone tissue starts to waste away causing the jaw to shrink. Over a relatively short period of time jaw shrinkage changes a person’s facial appearance making them look older than their years.
While it’s true that procedures such as conventional dentures and bridges can plug the missing gaps, they can’t halt bone loss and therefore, despite giving you a complete set of teeth once again, the issues of ongoing bone loss still remains.
Conversely if you were to undergo a simple surgical procedure by opting for a dental implant in Richmond, then because the implant is anchored directly into the jaw bone it prevents further bone loss from happening. So not only do you get a fully restored smile, a fuller mouth means that you can expect a more youthful looking appearance too.
Hassle free
Perhaps another appealing aspect of undergoing surgery for dental implants in Richmond is that they’re hassle free. Because they look, feel, and to a certain extent, act just like your normal teeth, regular brushing and flossing is all it takes to keep them in good condition. In addition since they’re a permanent fixture in the mouth you won’t have to remove them at night, or have to worry about how to keep them in place.
Longevity
Finally there’s the longevity factor. Because of jaw shrinkage a conventional denture needs to be replaced every 7-10 years with regular adjustments in between. Conversely if implants are cared for correctly, then in some patients they’ve been known to last 40 years or more.
If you want to find out more about dental implants in Richmond, then why not book a free, no obligation consultation with Dr Harmit Kalsi and the team at Sheen Dental. To book yours,
simply contact us via our website at www.sheendentalimplants.co.uk or phone us directly on 020 8876 5277. We look forward to hearing from you.