How dental implants restore more than just aesthetic appeal to your smile
Dental implants offer numerous benefits to patients who have missing teeth. At Ross-on-Wye dental practice Warrendale, our skilled implant team can replace one, some, or all of your natural teeth by using implants.
What are dental implants, and what are the benefits of treatment?
Teeth comprise two sections: crowns and roots. Standard dentures and bridges only replace the crown portion, whilst implants are the only way a dentist can replace the roots. They are small titanium screws that are placed in your jaw bone in a minor surgical procedure, carried out here at our Ross-on-Wye dental practice. Most people require only a local anaesthetic for this procedure.
Your dentist will carefully plan the placement of your dental implants to avoid nerves and other vital structures, and also to ensure that they can withstand the forces generated by biting and chewing once they are loaded with new teeth.
These new teeth may be dentures, bridges, or a single crown in the case of one missing tooth. In most cases one dental implant can support several new teeth.
Dental implants do more than just give you back a beautiful smile; they also enable your dentist to restore full functionality your jaw. This means that, unlike with traditional dentures, you won’t have to worry about your diet being restricted, and can enjoy meals out with friends without having to worry about ill-fitting teeth.
Implants also form a direct contact with your jaw bone, helping to prevent bone shrinkage, which is a common side-effect of losing your teeth.
Your dental implants consultation
If you are interested in dental implants, come for a consultation at our Ross-on-Wye practice. Your dentist will assess your bone density, taking scans and x-rays as necessary. They will then draw up a treatment plan specifically tailored to suit your needs. Your journey towards new teeth starts with just one phone call.