Dental implants: what you need to know
If you have lost one or more teeth, dental implants may be on your radar. At Warrendale Dental Care in Herefordshire, our skilled implant dentists have restored many patients’ smiles with the help of implants. Here, we look at the facts about implants.
1 Dental implants are the only permanent way to replace your missing teeth
At our Herefordshire dental practice, we believe that dental implants are the perfect tooth replacement solution for most patients with missing teeth. Implants and the new teeth attached to them are permanent; they will last you for many years, with proper care and regular check-ups at the dentist (just like natural teeth, implants require good oral hygiene).
2 Implants can replace one, several or all of your teeth
Dental implants are bionic replacements for the root part of a missing tooth. Once they have integrated with your jaw bone, they support new teeth in the form of dentures, crowns or bridges, depending on how many teeth you are missing.
3 They look and act like natural teeth
Implants and the teeth attached to them don’t just look natural, they act natural too. If you are replacing one or a few missing teeth, your dentist will ensure your new teeth look just like your natural teeth. Because dental implants are firmly anchored in the jaw bone, you will be able to bite and chew foods with ease, and won’t have to worry about your teeth becoming loose.
4 Dental implants are comfortable
At our Herefordshire practice, your dentist will place your implants in a minor surgical procedure. Many patients report this is more bearable than having a tooth extracted, and in most cases it requires just a local anaesthetic. Once your implants have integrated with your bone, they will prevent dentures and other restorations from slipping, and also prevent the discomfort caused by exposed gum tissue and/or nerves.