Advantages of dental implants in Herefordshire
At Warrendale Dental, we offer treatments that help to protect oral health and that come with a range of benefits. Dental implants in Herefordshire boast a whole host of advantages. Here, we explain what this treatment is and what it involves and explore how it can help.
What are dental implants?
Tooth loss is something that many people struggle to cope with. It can have a serious impact on how a person feels about their appearance and cause them to withdraw socially. Thus, having missing teeth can be detrimental to someone’s quality of life as well as their oral health. Dental implants in Herefordshire can resolve these issues and give the patient a new beginning that is full of confidence.
Dental implants in Herefordshire are made from titanium. Titanium has been used for many years as a means of supporting and replacing teeth and bones. The implants take the place of the original roots of the teeth and are used as a base onto which artificial teeth are secured. They are put into the patient’s jawbone and after healing, are topped with abutments then new teeth.
Stops bone loss
When a person has missing teeth, they tend to lose some bone density in the jawbone. If they replace these teeth with dentures, then this is inevitable. However, dental implants offer the advantage of providing stimulation for the jawbone that allows it to retain its structure.
A seamless fit
The new teeth supported by implants can be created in such a way that they match the natural teeth. This means that there will be no visible difference between the artificial teeth and the original ones that remain.
Giving back bite
Implants return the bite of the patient almost to the same as before they lost teeth. This means that when they bite into an apple, for example, they can rely on their new teeth remaining stable and secure within the mouth.
Helps to keep the face youthful
A person who has not had missing teeth replaced with implants is likely to notice changes in the structure of their face. The teeth and in particular their roots help to shape the face and give it structure. When they are missing, then the area around the mouth can sink, causing the person to look much older than they are. Dental implants allow the patient to retain their face shape and keep themselves looking youthful for longer.
Keep talking
Teeth that are missing or that have been replaced by dentures can cause a person to have difficulties with their speech. This can be embarrassing and cause them to isolate themselves from others. Dental implant treatment helps to enable the patient to talk as normal without any issues.
No need to worry about cavities
Dental implants are so robust that they are immune to cavities, which potentially means less dental work required in the future. It is of course still important to take care of the new teeth with regular brushing and flossing in order to prevent any infection.