Losing a tooth needn’t be the end of the world with dental implants
If you have lost a tooth due to an accident, gum disease or any other cause, there is no reason your smile should be forever changed. Losing a tooth is classed as a dental emergency and the first thing you should do is visit a dentist. They will take of any pain relief you need, help prevent infection, and treat the damaged area. You’ll then be ready to discuss replacement options.
At Warrendale Dental in Herefordshire, dental Implants are offered as a clinically proven solution for missing teeth. The sooner you are fitted with dental implants, the less likely you are to experience further dental problems later in life.
Leaving the replacement of a missing tooth too long comes with hidden consequences. When you have a gap in your smile, the surrounding natural teeth will move into the empty space over a period of time. This could even lead to further tooth loss. Your jawbone will also start to deteriorate, affecting the shape of your face.
How can dental implants help?
Dental implants in Herefordshire are small titanium posts that are placed into your jawbone. The use of titanium means your body won’t reject this material and it will even encourage the growth of new bone around it.
Once the jawbone has integrated with the dental implant, an abutment is screwed onto the post and a custom-made crown is attached. The final result: a strong, stable, and natural looking replacement tooth. One of the reasons more and more people are opting for this procedure is that it’s the closest thing to having you natural tooth back. Many patients even forget which tooth is the replacement once the procedure is complete.
A wider range of treatments
Another advantage of getting dental implants in Herefordshire is that if there is more than one tooth missing, a dental bridge can be attached to the implant to restore several missing teeth. In more serious cases of tooth loss, where all teeth are missing, dental implants can support a full set of dentures.
With a dental implant you can get back to your usual lifestyle, whether that’s simply enjoying your smile again, eating tough and chewy foods, or playing sports. With good dental hygiene, your dental implant can last a lifetime.