According to statistics, at some time in your life it is likely that you will lose a tooth
. Teeth can be physically knocked out or they can fall out due to decay or gum disease but whatever the reason it is advisable to have the tooth replaced one way or another. Your dentist will tell you that a missing tooth needs to be replaced to prevent bone degradation. You will also want it replaced for aesthetic reasons.
In the past you would have had to have had dentures or bridges treatment to replace lost teeth. As most of you will know, dentures are removable false teeth and bridges are false teeth held in place by movable bands. However, there is a relatively new treatment which a dentist will probably recommend to you as a superior method of tooth replacement.
The procedure for having dental implants initially involves having a hole drilled into the jaw bone at the spot where the missing tooth use to be. A titanium implant is then implanted into the hole. Titanium is chosen as a material due to the fact that it integrates extremely well with bone matter. After a few weeks of integration a good solid base will have formed to attach a false tooth to.
The dental implants Manchester specialists The Mall certainly think that dental implants are the way forward in terms of tooth replacement. "There are many reasons why dental implants are the best method. For example bridgework can have a negative impact on nearby teeth. Dental implants also look a lot better than other treatments."
As well as having the advantage of preventing bone degradation in the jaw, dental implants are also a longer lasting treatment than any other tooth replacement method. Maintenance of dental implants is extremely easy as they just require the same brushing and flossing as any other teeth. The benefits to your confidence will be immeasurable.