5 reasons you should get dental implants

April 5, 2022

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Do you have missing teeth? Perhaps you have a missing front tooth? Regardless of where your lost tooth was, losing a tooth is not pleasant. Not only can it impact the functionality of your mouth, but it can also be an aesthetic worry for some people. But don’t fear there are a few options when it comes to tooth replacement. Although there are options such as dentures for missing teeth, or dental bridges, in this blog we’re going to focus on the reasons why a tooth implant procedure may be one of the best teeth replacement options available.

Now firstly, what is a dental implant?

A dental implant is an oral surgery to insert a metal post into the jaw bone, much like a tooth root would be, and then a prosthetic placed on top, which will look like a natural tooth. Dental implant placement is done through oral surgery, however, it’s not quite as scary as it sounds! The surgery typically takes up to 2 hours, and the pain can be managed well with over-the-counter pain medication and dentally prescribed medication. Now we’ve briefly covered what a dental implant is, let’s chat about the benefits of dental implants.

  1. Dental implants prevent your jaw bone from deteriorating.

When we lose a tooth, over time the bone that used to support the tooth root deteriorates and reduces in density. Not only can this be bad news for your neighbouring tooth, but when we have multiple areas of bone loss this can lead to a deterioration of the entire jaw bone, unfortunately, this may lead to loss of lower face structure. By having a dental implant you prevent further bone loss.

  1. Dental Implants act as natural teeth.

That’s right! Dental implant treatment will bring you back the natural function of your teeth! Unlike unfixed dentures, dental implants act like natural teeth and require the same care as natural teeth. It’s a huge relief to many people that they will not have to

take their ‘false teeth’ out at night or have additional cleaning routines. It’s also a huge benefit that your dental implants are as strong as your natural teeth, and therefore you will not be advised to avoid certain foods!

  1. Dental Implants have a long life.

Dental implants can last many years and even the remainder of your life. You must, however, look after your implants well, by brushing and flossing daily as well as visiting the dentist and hygienist.

  1. You can have more than one dental

Dental implants are not just placed singularly, for patients with excessive tooth loss or entire tooth loss on an arch you can have what is called ‘ all on four dental implants. Not every missing tooth will be replaced with an implant, just 4 implants will be placed and a permanent denture will be placed on top. This looks incredibly natural and has a stunning outcome!

  1. Dental implant treatment improves your confidence.

Arguably, one of the best things about dental implants is the confidence it brings! Not only can you smile without the fear of showing missing teeth, but you can also eat, drink and live with confidence and that’s what’s truly rewarding.

In summary, dental implants and oral surgery are not something to be scared of.

Choosing a specialist oral surgery and dental implant centre can alleviate some of your concerns, as many will have a success rate of over 95%. If you are looking to replace missing teeth, we strongly advise you to visit a chosen dentist and discuss your options.
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