Dental implants: the benefits
Dental implants are one of the most sought-after treatments at Warrendale Dental Care in Herefordshire. They are the only permanent way for your dentist to replace missing teeth, and have several advantages over other tooth replacement options. . .
1 Dental implants have a high success rate, and are permanent
A common complaint of denture-wearers at our Herefordshire dental practice is that their dentures, which once fitted snuggly, become loose and uncomfortable over time. This can lead to chafing of the gums and problems with eating a balanced diet. Sometimes dentures can even fall out at an inopportune moment.
This happens because while dentures (and traditional bridges) replace missing teeth, they don’t address the problem of bone loss that usually accompanies tooth loss. Dental implants integrate with the bone and promote bone growth, stopping this problem from happening. You can rest assured that dentures secured by implants at our Herefordshire practice will not fall out in public or become loose.
The success rate of dental implants is about 98%, meaning they will last you many years – perhaps even a lifetime.
2 Dental implants act like natural tooth roots
As previously mentioned, implants integrate with your jaw bone. They provide a stable anchor for replacement teeth – crowns, dentures or bridges.
The restorations attached to implants look and act very much like natural teeth, giving you the confidence to smile once more.
3 Implants mean you can eat what you like
Dental implants enable you to eat a full, healthy, balanced diet, which is good for your general health. Gone is the soft food or liquid diet that many denture wearers find themselves condemned to. Imagine being able to bite into a crunchy apple, a chewy steak or a handful of nuts with confidence once more!
To book an implant consultation with one of the experienced dentists at our Herefordshire surgery, get in touch today.