Powerful and stable replacement teeth
At Warrendale Dental in Herefordshire, dental implants can replace teeth for life. Whether you’ve lost a single tooth in a sporting injury, or a whole set through a range of problems, we can provide natural-looking, long-term replacements. They function just like natural teeth, so you can enjoy biting into your favourite foods, without the worry that a denture might fall onto your plate at dinner.
The disadvantages of tooth loss
A missing tooth leaves a noticeable gap. This might make you want to hide your mouth when smiling in photos or laughing out loud. Over time, this can reduce your overall confidence. If you’ve lost several teeth, you’re at risk of bone deterioration. This can weaken your jawbone and lead to the development of a sunken facial appearance. When you come to us for dental implants in Herefordshire, we can help you avoid these problems while enhancing your smile’s aesthetic appeal.
The process
Firstly, you’ll have a detailed consultation at our practice. We’ll talk to you about what the treatment involves, and get to know your dental health history. Before you can receive the implants, you must have a good enough level of oral health, and sufficient jawbone density. Some preliminary work may be required to achieve this.
Having taken images of your teeth using contemporary technology, we will precisely plan your treatment. Then comes the minor surgical procedure, during which the dentist will place small metal posts, resembling screws, into your jawbone. After a period of healing, you’ll return to the practice to have your new teeth attached to the implanted posts.
Long-term outlook
In a process called osseointegration, your jawbone will form a strong bond with the implants. This provides the stable base which allows you to use the new teeth as you used your natural ones. Not only do they make eating more enjoyable, but they can make speaking easier, too. They’re easy to keep clean, and they won’t come out of your mouth unless you have them replaced by the dentist.
In Herefordshire, dental implants from Warrendale Dental can make a huge improvement to your quality of life.