Are Implants the Way to Smile Utopia?*

It can be almost impossible to maintain a happy smile if your teeth are missing due to a sports injury, tooth decay or an accident.  Many people who are unfortunate enough to have a gap in their teeth, simply do not know of all the marvellous modern-day options which are available to them.

Solutions are wide and varied, but you could do a lot worse than investigating options for dental implants in Southampton.  This contemporary procedure is the perfect, easy and safe way of replacing teeth with natural, strong artificial ones.

Dental implants are beneficial in a number of ways and they have the ability to last for a very long time if looked after well.  When a tooth is lost it can cause bone loss at the site and having an implant can help to treat this issue, as well as helping to maintain a well-distributed bite and increasing the confidence of the patient.

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How does this procedure work?
Most people are fine to have dental implants cornwall if their health, in general, is good.  However, there are other instances when it may not be suitable, if there is not a substantial bone mass to hold the implant, for example.  Also, if a patient is a heavy smoker, this could make the healing process problematic.

Even multiple teeth can be replaced by attaching numerous teeth to a single implant and they can last for many years if a good home oral care regime is well adhered to.

Initially, after a thorough examination, the dentist will surgically place a titanium post into the jaw.  After the gum is then allowed to heal, a connector is placed on top of the implant and the artificial tooth is connected to this.

Dentists are very experienced in providing this treatment and will accompany you with support before, during and after treatment. There will be regular visits to your dentist for check-ups to make sure that the implant is taking well.

Nervous patients
If you are nervous patient you are not alone, many people have some sort of anxiety before a dental procedure.  However, there are many dentists who are very experienced in dealing with those who have some sort of fear of the dentist, and this fact will be highlighted for all to see on their website.

Prevention is better than cure and you will have a lot less reason to be worried if you have a good oral cleaning regime.  If you neglect your implants, they can get a coating on them, similar to natural teeth that are not looked after, which will ultimately lead to gum infection and bleeding. So look after your implants well by brushing twice a day and flossing.

Easy peasy
See – it wasn’t that hard to get a new beaming smile was it?  Simply call your dentist and book an appointment and soon you will be on the happy dental freeway, driving to your end goal of those beautiful teeth you have always wanted and deserve!