Losing a tooth or teeth can be a traumatic experience in itself but the aftermath brings with it its own problems such as a compromised ability to eat, drink and talk in comfort. In short, it is vital that you get any missing teeth replaced as soon as you can. But which option to choose when there are so many available?
One procedure to consider is to have dental implants installed. Dental implants rightly have a reputation for being probably the most permanent solution to the lost teeth. They are basically like the lost root part of the missing tooth and act as a socket into which the replacement can be screwed.
The reason why they are so durable is that they are placed in the mouth in such a fashion that they ‘osseointegrate’, or in simple terms, fuse with the jaw bone. The titanium they are made from is perfectly suited for this purpose and is also extremely light and hard wearing.
Surgery is required for dental implants, which will put some people off but the success rate is extremely high and, once your implants are in place they can be treated just like normal teeth and are likely to last a life time with the same care that you would give to the rest of your teeth.
Dental implants are suitable in cases where you have only lost one tooth but can also support a bridge of replacement teeth, give their strength and stability. If you have a lost a tooth or teeth you should talk to your Central Leeds dentist next time you are at the surgery and consider dental implants as a permanent solution.
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