Exploring The Benefits Of Dental Implants Over Other Types Of Dental Treatments?
We’ve noticed a big increase in the amount of patients opting for dental implants in Richmond partly because there is so much more information about them and almost everyone knows someone who has had them, and also because we offer a couple of great finance options to help spread the cost over anything from a year to five years.
So what’s so great about dental implants? What are their benefits?
Closest thing to natural teeth
Dental implants are the only type of tooth replacement that replicate a natural tooth root which is why they are so stable and strong, and look, feel and function like a natural tooth. Other treatments can lead to further bone deterioration and can interfere with speaking, eating, smiling and normal day to day life.
Long term solution
Other treatments such as dentures and dental bridges have a relatively short shelf life and need replacing every 5 to 10 years at the most. Dental implants on the other hand are a permanent solution which if cared for properly can last a patient’s lifetime.
Retains your facial shape
Without teeth the face may appear sunken and can add years to a person’s age. Dental implants help maintain the natural shape of a person’s face and smile and make them look younger.
Protects healthy bone
A natural tooth root stimulates the bone and keeps it healthy. Once a tooth has been lost, then the body is tricked into thinking that the bone surrounding the gap where the tooth once was is no longer needed and as a result the bone starts to deteriorate and waste away, causing the jawbone to lose its shape. A titanium dental implant fuses with the bone surrounding it and takes on the role of the missing tooth root, helping to promote bone growth and prevent further bone loss.
Keep your teeth in your mouth not a glass
Dental implants mean that your teeth can remain where they should, and that’s in your mouth. In order to care for your dental implants you don’t have to remove them at night and leave them to soak in a glass containing cleansing solution. Instead you clean, brush and floss your implants as you do your natural teeth – in your mouth.
Protects your healthy teeth
Traditional dental bridges, which are often used to replace teeth, mean removing some of the healthy tooth enamel from adjacent teeth in order to modify the teeth so that the bridge can be attached and supported by them. Implants are placed directly into the jawbone in the spot where the missing tooth root was without requiring support from neighbouring teeth. In addition, filling the space with an implant, prevents nearby teeth from shifting position as they try and close the gap.
These are just some of the benefits of dental implants over other treatments and as you can see any one of the benefits makes a good reason for investing in a dental implant. In Richmond, here at Sheen Dental we’ve got extensive experience of dental implants and are happy to offer you a free consultation where you can meet with Dr. Harmit Kalsi, view our dental facilities, and learn more about the procedure as a whole. Why not call us today on 020 8876 5277to book your consultation or for more information check out our website at www.sheendentalimplants.co.uk.