Why choose Implants?

Why choose dental implants? Dental implants are becoming more and more popular with patients because they are a comfortable, durable way of replacing lost and missing teeth. Implants are a fixed solution. So once you have the treatment, they will not move around in your mouth and will feel exactly the same as your natural teeth. In fact, with colour matching techniques, they will even look the same as your natural teeth.

In the past, many people have replaced their missing or lost teeth with removable dentures. Over time, however, these can become uncomfortable to wear and awkward to clean. Dental implants involve inserting a titanium rod directly into the jawbone, which can firmly hold in place the dental work, such as cap or bridge which is created to replace the missing teeth. This means that the new teeth will not move around or need to be removed to be cleaned.

Missing teeth can cause a variety of problems. Firstly, they can be unsightly. Many people with gaps in their teeth feel very self-conscious when they smile. Secondly, they can harbour trapped food, which in turn make it more likely for the neighbouring teeth to suffer from decay. Finally, they can make chewing your food difficult. As the jaw action compensates for the missing teeth, this can place an extra strain and stress on the remaining teeth, and cause the need for further dental work in the future.

Dental implants are therefore becoming the product of choice for people who want to replace missing or lost teeth and maintain their dental health in the long term.