Are You Missing A Tooth?
If you’ve never heard of dental implants or have been told in the past that you simply don’t have enough bone, the exciting news is that technology in dental implants has improved by leaps and bounds! It is now more predictable and can be performed in many more sites due to improvements in bone grafting materials and the advancement of dental techniques.
What is a dental implant?
A dental implant is the most biological way to replace a missing tooth. It looks and feels as close to a real tooth as you can get! The main components are a titanium post, which is placed into the bone, and a crown placed over the top.
If you are only missing a few teeth it’s possible to do away with your denture and have a fixed appliance, either a bridge or a crown.
If you are missing most of your teeth a few implants can give your denture something secure to attach to which keeps if firmly in place. This can give you confidence when eating and chewing even hard or chewy foods. There will be no more embarrassing situations where you worry about your denture coming loose when talking or laughing.
Even if you have been missing teeth for a long time, implants are still possible and can great improve how your teeth look and feel.
If you want to explore these options further come in and speak to us. We can help you find out if dental implants could benefit you.
It was nice reading this blog post! It’s very informative. Dentures are frequently the sole choice for people who have lost all of their teeth. Dentures must be properly cared for and cleaned on a regular basis. Dentures will last longer and will not interfere with your speech or comfort if you do it this way.
Here are some suggestions for maintaining your dentures:
– Brush your dentures at least once a day with a soft toothbrush and toothpaste. Plaque that could contribute to cavities or other dental issues is removed in this way.
– After brushing, rinse your mouth with water to remove any bacteria that may have remained on your teeth or gums.
– Soak removable dentures in water overnight before removing them from your mouth in the morning if you wear them for an extended amount of time.
– Rinse the dentures that can be removed.