Tooth replacement with dental implants in Herefordshire
Your teeth have the ability to affect your entire body and overall wellbeing. When they are healthy, you are healthier too, enjoying the many benefits they offer. However, quite a few people have lost one or several teeth due to disease, old age or trauma. If not replaced, missing teeth can affect your bite, speech patter and severely limit your eating choices. As you rely more on your remaining teeth, you gradually increase the chance they will wear out prematurely, be damaged or have to be removed.
Fortunately, dentistry has come a long way and there are now many options to help you replace your teeth. However, not all of them will help you preserve them in the same way. At Warrendale Dental in Herefordshire, dental implants are our treatment of choice for patients who have lost their natural teeth. Unlike other tooth replacement options, dental implants have the unique ability to fuse with the jawbone, supporting your natural teeth and preventing bone tissue deterioration.
Understanding dental implants
Dental implants essentially imitate the ways a natural tooth root works. Tooth roots are really important not only because they keep your teeth in place, but also because they create a firm hold so that you can bite and tear foods easily. Unlike dentures and bridges that do not interact with the jawbone, dental implants are surgically inserted beneath the surface of your gums to replace your missing roots.
Since they are made of titanium, a metal that naturally integrates with your bone, they create a stronger and sturdier foundation for your replacement teeth – whether these are crowns, bridges or overdentures.
Why choose dental implants?
Dental implants offer many benefits over dentures and bridges. They restore your chewing ability, therefore, you can eat your favourite foods without worrying about loose dentures or breaking your bridges. More importantly, dental implants preserve the bone structure by preventing jawbone deterioration and further tooth loss.
Unlike other tooth restorations that require replacement after 5-7 years, dental implants can last a lifetime with proper care. To find out if dental implants in Herefordshire are right for you, schedule a consultation with one of our friendly dentists today.