Dental implants: all you need to know about permanent tooth replacement
Dental implants are, more often than not, the best solution to missing teeth. At Warrendale Dental Care in Ross-on-Wye we can use implants to replace one, some, or all of your natural teeth – no matter how you came to lose them.
How dental implants differ from other tooth replacement options
Standard dentures and dental bridges only replace the crown portions of missing teeth. Of course, it’s the crowns that most people are primarily concerned about – after all, they’re the bits that bite and chew food, help you to form words, and are on display when you smile.
But the roots are equally important, too. They keep the teeth securely in your mouth, and also help to keep your jaw bone health and strong. It’s a deterioration of the jaw bone that is the primary reason most people with traditional dentures experience problems with their fit over time. When the jaw bone starts to shrink, the fit of your dentures will change, which can lead to difficulty eating and speaking, and can ruin your confidence.
By choosing to have dental implants fitted at our Ross-on-Wye dental practice you can avoid all of these problems and instead get on with enjoying your life with your new set of teeth.
Ross-on-Wye dental implants
If you are interested in treatment with dental implants in Ross-on-Wye, we invite you to join us at Warrendale Dental Care for a consultation with an implant dentist. Our practice has a strong track record in placing dental implants successfully, with many happy patients.
At your consultation, your Ross-on-Wye implant dentist will use x-rays and CT scans as necessary to assess your current level of bone density. If you are found to have low bone density, your dentist will discuss your options with you.
Dental implants are usually placed under local anaesthetic. Most people describe the implant placement procedure as being much more bearable than a tooth extraction. After your implants have been placed, they will be left to heal and integrate for a few months, during which time temporary teeth may be fitted.
After healing, you’ll be recalled to our Ross-on-Wye clinic for your permanent teeth to be attached.