Dental implants provide a safe and long-lasting restoration which is currently the closest possible restoration to having your natural teeth back.
Still unsure about whether dental implants are right for you? In this blog the team at Ringmer Dental have looked at the benefits of opting for dental implants over other tooth replacement methods. These include:
Helping to maintain bone levels in your jaw
Placing a dental implant helps to reduce the risk of bone resorption following an extraction and can even promote healthy bone growth to secure the dental implant in place.
Dental implants are independent of your other teeth
Unlike a dental bridge, which is supported by fixing crowns to the teeth on either side of the gap, with dental implants there is no need to damage your existing teeth to fill the gap.
Dental implants are long lasting
Dental implants will last for at least 10 years provided they are properly cared for with regular dental examinations and hygienist appointments, meaning they can provide a cost-effective tooth replacement solution. Bridges and dentures will need to be replaced after 5-7 years so can be more expensive over their lifetime.
Dental implants can be used to anchor and stabilise dentures
This means that you will no longer need to worry about your teeth moving when you talk, smile, laugh and eat. You also will no longer need to worry about messy fixatives to keep your dentures in place.
Dental implants look and feel like your natural teeth
You will be able to speak with confidence and eat a wide, varied diet without fear. Once in place no one will be able to distinguish the dental implants from your natural teeth.
Dental implants help to fill out your cheeks and support your skin
When you have missing teeth, this can cause your cheeks to sag and create additional wrinkles. Dental implants provide support for your cheeks and can make you look years younger.
Cavities cannot occur in an implant-restored crown, or replacement teeth
You will have need to attend for regular appointments with the hygienist to ensure that there is not a build-up of plaque and calculus around the tooth which if left long term can cause the dental implant to fail.
Dental implants can provide an effective way to fill a gap caused by a tooth extraction. Here at Ringmer Dental we are dedicated to making sure you can smile proud! If you would like to discuss if dental implants can help to restore your damaged smile call us today on 01622 682029 and book a consultation.