Tooth loss and dental implants in Herefordshire
Failure to look after your oral health can lead to gum disease and tooth decay, two of the most common causes of tooth loss. If you have lost teeth you may feel self-conscious about smiling, and find eating, or even speaking have become difficult.
Missing teeth cause more problems than just not being able to enjoy eating a good meal in a restaurant, or feeling less confident about your appearance. When teeth are lost, more strain is put on your remaining teeth, which may result in excessive wear and tear from eating. In addition, without the support of the roots of a tooth, your jaw will begin to atrophy and you may find that your remaining teeth start to move out of place.
A durable and effective solution to tooth loss
Once fitted and fully integrated, dental implants will look and feel exactly like your own teeth. Not only will the dental implants look and feel like your natural teeth, they will also act like your natural teeth. The structure of the jaw is maintained by the daily stimulation of the tooth roots in your jaw as you bite and chew, dental implants mimic this preventing natural resorption of the bone.
Here at Warrendale Dental in Herefordshire, dental implants are having a major impact on the effectiveness of crowns, bridges and dentures for many of our patients. Because dental implants can be used to replace one or all of your teeth, an implant and a temporary crown can often be fitted at the same time as your failing tooth or teeth are removed.
There is no upper age limit for having dental implants fitted, so if you have been living with the discomfort and frustration of dentures for a few years, there is no reason to continue to suffer. There are also no absolute contraindications to having implants fitted, and dental implants are now one of the fastest growing areas of dentistry, helping adults of all ages to enjoy the simple pleasure of eating the foods they love, speaking and smiling with confidence. To find out more about dental implants in Herefordshire, come and book a consultation with us and start living life to the full again.