The role of dental implants in tooth loss
Losing your teeth as an adult can be an embarrassing and traumatic situation to find yourself in. Unfortunately it is a situation which may occur with age. To avoid tooth loss in adulthood it is important to maintain good oral health from a young age and regular visits to your dentist in Windsor will help ensure that your teeth are clean and healthy and will also look out for any dental issues before they are able to fully present themselves. Poor oral health is the main cause of tooth loss, however sometimes accidents and trauma to the mouth can also result in missing teeth.
Advances in dental technology mean that there are now many different solutions for missing teeth. Speak to us at Old Windsor to find out about dental implants and how they may be the perfect solution for your tooth loss.
What are dental implants?
Dental implants Windsor provide a permanent solution for missing teeth. They are small titanium components which are placed directly into your jawbone and act as a replacement for the root of your missing tooth. Once the dental implant is placed into the missing bone socket then it integrates with the bone cells and becomes embedded in the bone. This makes it a permanent fixture of your dentition and is comfortable and you will not even realise that it is there. The process of successful integration normally takes around 12 to 15 weeks. During this time the dentist will examine your teeth to make sure that the implant is embedding into the jaw successfully and once the dentist is satisfied that successful integration has occurred then an abutment will be attached to the dental implant and you will be ready for your new tooth. The dental implants Windsor can then support your crown or dentures in the same way that the root supports your natural tooth.
Advantages of dental implants
A significant advantage of dental implants Windsor is that they protect the bone from getting damaged as normally missing teeth can lead to bone decay. It is important that you speak to your dentist immediately to help prevent such issues and the earlier that you can undergo treatment the less bone damage you will incur. They also improve your overall oral health by providing support and structure to the neighbouring dentition, so there is less risk of further complications in the future. By restoring the overall function of your mouth dental implants will help improve your ability to eat properly again and can help with speech issues which may have occurred as a result of tooth loss. Also very importantly dental implants help improve the aesthetics of your mouth where tooth loss can result in self-consciousness, embarrassment and a loss of self-esteem.
Dental implants are a permanent solution to tooth loss in comparison to dentures and bridges which, although are extremely effective in what they do, require replacement every few years. Dentures and bridges also run the risk of becoming damaged or broken whereas dental implants are embedded naturally into your bone as a permanent fixture of your mouth so they do not have this risk. Speak to us at Old Windsor and find out more about dental implants today.
