Struggling to Show Your Smile with Confidence?*

We all love a good laugh with our friends and family, but what if you are finding it harder and harder to smile freely, knowing that you have a missing tooth? This can really knock your confidence and result in you hiding your mouth in social situations. If this sounds familiar, maybe it is time to visit a clinic to discuss dental implants in Cheltenham.

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Missing teeth can be due to any number of reasons, gum disease, tooth decay and even sporting accidents can result in a gappy smile that you want to hide.  With today’s modern contemporary, dental technology, there really is no need to suffer in silence and a wide and varied range of solutions can be found for every dental problem.

But what exactly are dental implants?
One of the most common dental procedures nowadays comes in the form of implants. If your dentist suggests this treatment for you, don’t panic!  Modern day implants can be placed into the mouth easily and safely, offering a solution that looks very natural. And if these artificial teeth are looked after well they can have the ability to last for many years, thus helping the patient to regain their confidence!

Retro is cool, but maybe not with teeth!
Replacing missing teeth with artificial, crafted ones has come a long way in recent times, but exactly what is the procedure for this?

After your initial consultation and discussion with the dental practitioner, a tiny, strong titanium post will be positioned into the jaw bone. Then the crown, crafted specifically for the patient will be mounted on to this structure.  As Titanium is biocompatible, the body will not reject this material.

A number of teeth can also be replaced using the implant method, through a multiple of crowns being attached on to one implant.  Visiting the dentist to have the implant checked regularly after the procedure has taken place is normal and before you know it, your smile will be bright and beaming again!

Your oral health regime after the implant treatment
After having the option of implants to replace missing teeth, your normal home oral health regime should continue as usual.  Simply ensure that you brush twice a day, and floss or use some alternative interdental cleaners every day to prevent bacteria and plaque build up.

Why have implants?
You may ask, why bother having implants?  The truth is, it is much, much better to have the structural benefit of the implant to maintain the strength of the bone beneath the artificial tooth.  The action of chewing food passes the force of chewing through the implant and on to the bone and stimulates new bone growth.

In contrast to some dentures, implants are not uncomfortable and they will not move around your mouth when you are eating.  Plus they are fixed permanently, so no need to take them out at night! But most importantly, implants can be a simple way of gaining back your confidence!