Dental implants
Dental implants, is an extremely technical dental treatment. Dental implant surgery is a procedure that replaces tooth roots with metal, screw like posts and replaces damaged or missing teeth with artificial teeth that look and function much like real ones. Dental implant surgery can offer a welcome alternative to dentures or bridgework that doesn't fit well and can offer an option when a lack of natural teeth roots don't allow building denture or bridgework tooth replacements
Do you have missing teeth and are uncomfortable being around anyone but your closest friends or family? Do you find yourself avoiding activities that may require you to be around strangers? Are some of your teeth worn down because you are using them to compensate for missing teeth in your smile? Does your face look haggard or older because you have missing teeth and your cheeks are sunken in?
A dental implant is a titanium screw that fuses with your jawbone. It acts like a natural tooth root to stabilise the tooth or teeth on top.
Dental implants maintain the integrity of the facial structure by preserving the jawbone. The more teeth you’re missing, the quicker and more severe the bone loss is. For those missing all their natural teeth, bone loss can become so severe within just a few years it can be difficult to wear removable devices such as partials and dentures because there simply isn’t enough bone left to support them.
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Dental implants are not only safe for your health but can help improve your health. Many don’t realize that the consequences of missing or damaged teeth are more than just cosmetic. Left unrepaired, this oral health issue can cause serious problems that include:
Inability to speak and chew normally
Bone loss
Jaw pain and infection
Gum disease (which can lead to problems like heart attack and stroke)
Don’t let missing or badly damaged teeth hurt your confidence or your health. Find out if dental implants are right for you.
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Having a beautiful smile is essential in today’s world and it is difficult to feel confident if your smile isn’t what you want it to be.
