We only have one set of adult teeth that need to last us an entire lifetime – which could be as long as eighty years or more, that is why so much emphasis is placed on the need to take great care of our teeth. But, even with the best of care and intentions, losing teeth is not completely avoidable, accidents can occur that cause tooth loss, as well as poor oral hygiene.
Tooth loss can become difficult to live with, as it can lead to areas of the gums becoming sensitive making eating painful and hard work. This can be especially true in cases where multiple teeth have been lost, in these cases patients may experience a weakness in their bite. Modern dental technology and techniques have led to a permanent solution to the loss of a single tooth or multiple teeth, this solution can also be used to provide an alternative to denture wearers.
At Clapham South Dental Centre, we are now offering our patients who have suffered from tooth loss a permanent replacement by offering the service of dental implants Clapham. Allowing them access to the benefits of having a full set of teeth.
A hard wearing and permanent solution
The prosthetics being offered by this treatment, dental implants Clapham, are designed to be a permanent solution to tooth loss, as they are manufactured to be hard wearing and created from the strongest of materials. The aim is to mimic the teeth so closely that the implants look and act just like the natural teeth they are replacing, many patients who have received implants report that they find it hard to tell the difference between the natural teeth and the implants.
The base of the implant is a screw made from titanium, the strongest metal known to mankind, that is placed into the jawbone of the patient to form a sturdy foundation for a crown to be fixed to. The crown is created from a hard-wearing ceramic material, that is moulded into the shape of a tooth and coloured in such a way that it will blend in with the rest of the teeth surrounding it.
Remember the above is a basic description of the process of inserting an implant for a single tooth, the process may change when used to treat the loss of multiple teeth.
The benefits of implants
Once the implants are in place they can be used just like the natural teeth they have replaced, meaning many of those who choose this form of treatment report a feeling of being liberated when it comes to food choice. Many who experience tooth loss feel they must limit their food choices to avoid harder or chewy foods, this is especially true for bridge and denture wearers who may be concerned about foods such as rice becoming trapped between a dental device and the gums.
Another, more hidden, benefit of these implants is the way they can offer support to any teeth surrounding them, as it is common for teeth to feel unsteady or slightly loose in an area where loss has occurred.
Need implants?
For those looking for a permanent solution to tooth loss, our invitation is a simple one. Contact Clapham South Dental Centre to find out about dental implants Clapham, we are sure we can give all the expert guidance you need to make the right choice for you.
At Clapham South Dental Centre we offer you the best of both worlds – traditional NHS dental treatments and the option of affordable private cosmetic dental treatments focusing on improving your smile.
