Keep your smile healthy with dental implants in Herefordshire
Dental implants not only offer a viable way to replace your missing teeth, but also provide many health benefits compared to other, more conventional tooth replacement options. At Warrendale Dental in Herefordshire, dental implants are our preferred method of treatment for patients who have lost one or more of their natural teeth. Missing several teeth can influence your daily life and oral health, therefore replacing them with dental implants will keep your smile healthy for longer.
What are dental implants?
Dental implants are cylindrical or tapered posts made of titanium, which are surgically placed into the jawbone by our experienced implant dentists. As you heal, the dental implants fuse with the jawbone, with the two growing together to form a strong and long-lasting foundation for your replacement teeth. Once the implants sites have completely healed, your dentist will attach your permanent teeth on top of the dental implants.
Replacing the roots of your teeth
Unlike other tooth replacement options, such as dentures and bridges, which merely sit on top of your gums, dental implants replace your entire tooth from the root to the crown. Losing a tooth or more can be particularly alarming for your oral health, because the roots no longer provide the constant stimulation your jawbone needs to stay healthy. Without the pressure required from your tooth roots, your jawbone begins to shrink and deteriorate. Eventually, this can lead to the collapse of your facial structure and premature ageing.
Keep your teeth straight
Another health benefit of dental implants is their ability to keep the rest of your teeth straight and functional. Teeth tend to work as a unit, therefore when you lose one, the rest of your teeth lose their support and tend to move towards the gap. Eventually, if you do not replace your missing tooth, your healthy teeth will start overlapping, causing bite issues and misalignment problems. If you fail to replace the missing tooth altogether, your teeth may start loosening up, leading to tooth loss.
Dental implants will help keep the rest of your teeth straight and healthy and help you enjoy your life to the fullest. If you are interested in dental implants in Herefordshire, contact us today.