Losing a tooth or teeth can be a very traumatic experience. It might result because of an accident or as the result of dental decay or gum disease. Whatever the cause it is imperative that you replace the lost tooth or teeth so that your mouth can function again as it is supposed to. An increasingly popular option to have dental implants fitted.
Dental implants have a deserved reputation for their stability and effectiveness. They are basically a socket which is placed in the mouth to act as a replacement for the root part of the tooth. They are made from titanium which is incredible lightweight while also having amazing amounts of durability.
Dental implants are placed beneath the gum and against the jaw bone. This is so that the implant can osseointegrate or fuse with the bone. An incredible secure foundation is this assured. Then a replacement tooth can be screwed into the dental implant, after your dentist has matched it with your surrounding teeth in terms of colour and texture.
They are so secure that a dental implant can actually support a bridge of replacement teeth. And modern replacement teeth are so natural looking that nobody will even know that you ever suffered from tooth loss. Once in place, replacement teeth secure using dental implants can be treated just like regular, natural teeth.
Dental implants require surgery, usually undertaken with local anaesthetic, and as such the process is too invasive for some. But the benefits of replacing lost teeth in this fashion are obvious in terms of the stability and endurance. You won’t ever have to think about how you once lost one or more of your teeth.
Talk to your City of Leeds dentist if you have missing teeth and are interested in dental implants as a solution.
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