Missing teeth: nobody wants to have them. Having missing teeth can be unsightly and can impair your speech. It can also lead to your face looking sunken, which can be ageing as the face has lost its structure. Furthermore, you may also find that any remaining teeth and the gums are left exposed more to bacteria, which can lead to more dental problems. As such, you may also be keen to replace missing teeth and avoid such issues from occurring as soon as possible. However, the options for replacing missing teeth may not sound as appealing if you are only aware of more traditional treatments such as dentures, which can be renowned for loosening when you are talking or eating, as well as being uncomfortable. While this may not always be the case, there are other treatment options that may be more reliable. Dental implants Hertfordshire could be the most convenient and closest to naturally functioning teeth that you could hope to achieve.
What are dental implants?
Dental implants consist of metal screws that are attached to the jawbone, where you have missing teeth. These screws are used as the foundation to which the replacement teeth will be added. Your dentist will be able to advise about which replacement teeth would be best for you and this may depend on how many teeth you need to replace. Crowns, bridges and dentures are all options that can be attached to implants. Once they are fitted, they should not be able to loosen at all, no matter what you decide to eat or drink, or how much you talk!
What are the other benefits of choosing implants?
Implants are a great option for replacing missing teeth because nobody else will realise that you don’t have a full set of natural teeth. Replacement teeth will be made to match each other, as well as complementing any remaining natural teeth that you may have. Furthermore, you will be able to look after your implants easily, because all you have to do is brush and floss as normal, as well as go for routine dental check-ups. Your replacement teeth won’t get cavities and you will find that having a full smile could also improve your speech if you have had issues with this. And, you could even look younger as implants can give the face the structure it may have lost.
Anything I need to know about getting implants?
To find out if implants are for you, you will need to book in for an initial consultation with a dentist who offers dental implant treatment. Finding a dentist who specialises in implantation can be done through their website or via recommendation. They will assess whether or not you have enough bone density in your jaw to attach the implants and don’t worry if you don’t, there could be the option for a bone graft as well. Remember to check out how qualified and experienced your professional is when looking for a dental implant dentist. You can normally find this information on their website or the reception staff may be able to give you this information as well. You will need to have a couple of appointments for the implants once you decide to go ahead after the initial consultation. One appointment will be to have the implants fitted and temporary replacement teeth will be attached. You will then need to wait for the implants to fuse to the jawbone as the tissues heal around them, before going for another appointment to have the permanent replacement teeth fitted. If you look after them well, they might also last you a lifetime; that’s definitely something worth smiling about!