Why dental implants are the best way to replace your missing teeth
While there are many options to replace missing teeth, dental implants are the only permanent way to do it. At Warrendale Dental Care in Ross-on-Wye, our dentists have successfully helped many patients to smile again with the help of implant treatment.
How dental implants work
Dental implants are replacements for the root portion of a tooth. They are small screws, made out of titanium and placed directly in your jaw bone. Because titanium is highly compatible with the human body, implants promote bone growth and help to prevent your bone resorbing. After a healing period, which is usually a couple of months, permanent new teeth can be fitted on top – either crowns, bridges or dentures, depending on your requirements.
At Warrendale Dental Care in Ross-on-Wye our experienced implant dentists use the latest techniques and materials to provide successful implant treatment to patients of all ages. Whether you have lost your teeth in an accident, through oral health problems, or as part of the natural aging process, we are confident that we can help you.
Dental implants step by step
If you are interested in treatment with dental implants, your first step should be to book a consultation at our Ross-on-Wye dental practice. An experienced implant dentist will assess your suitability for implant treatment.
Where natural tooth loss has been caused by problems such as gum disease, these should be treated before implants are placed, to maximise the chances of your implants succeeding.
In most cases, dental implants can be placed under local anaesthetic. Many implant patients report that it is less traumatic than having a tooth removed.
Your dentist will leave your implants to fuse with your bone for a healing period, which is typically a couple of months. You may have temporary restorations fitted so you are not left with gaps in your mouth, until your permanent new teeth can be attached.