Is it worth getting dental implants?
In Richmond, dental implants have become many people’s first choice for replacement teeth, but if you have never come across them before, you may be wondering why these expensive false teeth are worth the outlay.
At Sheen Dental Implants, we have seen many satisfied customers and heard their feedback about how their lives have been transformed by having dental implants in Richmond.
It’s all about the roots
The big difference between dental implants in Richmond and other kinds of replacement teeth, such as dentures and bridges, is that dental implants replace the root of the tooth as well as the crown.
Only a tooth root can give the stability required to keep teeth stable and able to cope with the powerful multidirectional forces created when we bite into food and chew it. The average male has a chew of about 200lbs or 97kg, which dental implants can easily withstand. Dentures, which rely on suction to the gum for stability, can only cope with about a quarter of this force.
As well as this stability, tooth roots also keep the jawbone strong and healthy by transmitting vibrations into it that tell the bone cells the jawbone is still in use and to keep on renewing itself. When there is no root, the area where it used to be receives no signals and very quickly starts to resorb, losing about a quarter of its size and density in just one year alone. Scary stuff.
Why the cost?
When you invest in dental implants in Richmond, the cost at Sheen Dental Implants starts at £950 for assessment and placement. We know that getting dental implants in Richmond takes quite a whack out of your income or savings, which is why we offer two excellent ways to spread the cost. If you have to pay more than £1,000, you can pay over 12 months, and the payments are interest free. Or, if you want to spread the cost over a year to five years, then you can apply for a loan repayable at 9.9% through Hitachi Capital.
Why not come in for a chat and find out if dental implants are the right treatment for you?