What are my options for treatment with dental implants?
If you have one or more missing teeth, your dentist may recommend using dental implants to replace them. At Warrendale Dental Care in Herefordshire, we have a wide range of implant treatment options. The best solution for you will depend on how many teeth you have lost, where in your mouth you have lost them, and your individual preference.
Dental implants are small titanium screws that your dentist places directly in your jaw bone. Replacement teeth can then be attached, in the form of secured dentures, bridges or crowns. At our Herefordshire dental practice we have many happy patients who will testify to the success of implant treatment.
Replacing missing teeth is important for several reasons. From a cosmetic point of view, having gaps in your mouth can be socially embarrassing, and can cause you to become shy about smiling or laughing in public.
Dentists are also keen to point out that there are several health reasons to replace your missing teeth with dental implants. Remaining teeth often move into any gaps, becoming crooked and harder to clean.
In addition, bone loss is common when we lose our natural teeth, which can lead to unsecured dentures becoming loose, uncomfortable and difficult to wear, affecting your ability to bite and chew food properly. Dental implants help to prevent this because titanium is highly compatible with the human body, integrating with existing bone and promoting bone growth.
The number of implants you will need will vary from patient to patient and will depend upon how many teeth we need to replace. When you come into our Herefordshire practice, one of our implant team will assess your suitability for implants and will recommend the best treatment option.
For a single missing tooth, we usually place one implant with one crown. If you have several or all missing teeth, bridges or dentures may be the best option.