Dental implants: restoring your confidence and your ability to eat what you like
Dental implants don’t just give you a great smile; they also enable your dentist to restore full functionality to your jaw. At Warrendale Herefordshiredental practice we have an experienced implantology team who can change your life by replacing one, some, or even all of your natural teeth with the help of implants.
How it works
There are a few key differences between dental implants and standard tooth restorations such as traditional dentures.
First and foremost, dental implants are permanent, placed in your jaw in a small operation at our Herefordshire clinic. In most cases only a local anaesthetic is required for this procedure, and any post-operative discomfort or swelling can be managed with over-the-counter painkillers and should subside within a few days.
This direct contact with your jaw bone means that dental implants help to prevent bone loss – a common side-effect of losing your teeth. It also means that the anchor for your new teeth will be as strong as natural tooth roots. The denture, bridge, or crown attached to your implants at the end of treatment won’t just look like natural teeth, they will act like them too. This means that you will no longer have to worry about being limited to a soft food or liquid diet, and there is no danger of your teeth falling out or becoming loose and uncomfortable.
Dental implants in Herefordshire
First, you need to come to Warrendale Herefordshire dental practice for a consultation. An implant dentist will use scans and x-rays as necessary to aid with treatment planning.
Usually, dental implants are placed under local anaesthetic. Extensive planning is undertaken first, to ensure nerves and other vital structures are avoided, whilst also ensuring your implants fully support your new teeth.
After a healing period, new teeth will be attached, giving you back full functionality as well as aesthetic appeal.