People lose things all the time: keys, phone, wallet. A quick scrabble around the house and a few exclamations are just par for the course, when it comes to eventually finding these items under your nose. However, if you have lost one or more of your teeth, you won’t be able to find them down the side of the couch. In fact, you will need to have replacement teeth of either crowns, bridges or dentures, depending on how many teeth you require to have replaced. At Stretford Road Dental Practice, we also offer a solution to fitting replacement teeth securely in your mouth 24/7, without the need to remove them for meals or when you go to sleep. Our dentist in Urmston may recommend dental implants for securing your replacement teeth, because they offer the next best thing to having natural teeth in terms of reliability, convenience, and functionality.
How dental implants with our dentist in Urmston work
Dental implants consist of metal screws that are attached to the jawbone and are securely fixed into position, after the body’s tissues have healed around them. Our dentist in Urmston will then attach the replacement teeth to these screws and the results should be a natural looking smile that nobody will recognise as not being complete with natural teeth.
Why do people choose dental implants?
While replacement teeth on their own are a valuable treatment, some patients prefer not to have to remove their teeth for cleaning or going to bed. With dental implants, your replacement teeth won’t need to be removed and you can continue to eat anything you want, regardless of how hard or chewy the food may be. You can also look after your dental implants simply by brushing, flossing and ensuring that you always attend your routine dental check-ups. If you are able to do these things, then you could have your dental implants in tip-top shape for many happy years to come, even a whole lifetime!
A further benefit of having dental implants is the fact that by filling the gaps in your smile, you are protecting your mouth from developing further issues by having the gums and other teeth exposed more to bacteria. It has been proven that there is a link between missing teeth and other health issues, so it’s really important that you address this problem. In doing so, you could also improve your speech and ability to chew food, possibly reducing jaw pain, if you have been experiencing this. You could even look younger! This is because when there are missing teeth, the face can lose its structure and you may have found that your skin has become drawn and aged. By having dental implants, however, you are supporting the face properly again and this can make you look younger.
We’re here for you, when you need us
To find out about any of our treatments, including dental implants, simply contact us for an initial consultation, where we can examine you and talk through treatment options. We have flexible opening hours, so we are here for you when you need us.