subject: Restoring Your Smile With Dental Implants [print this page] If you're embarrassed to smile, frustrated with your inability to chew your favorite foods or tired of wearing dentures, consider implants- the natural-looking, comfortable and long-term solution to missing teeth. Implants provide stability, durability and convenience while improving the appearance of your teeth so that you can smile with confidence.
When you need to replace one tooth or several missing teeth, you want a solution that will restore your smile as close to your natural teeth as possible. Implant restoration from your experienced Bristol dentist is the only dental treatment available that replaces the entire missing tooth while preserving the bone and restoring normal functions.
Dental Implants
Dental implants are small, titanium screws that are inserted by your dentist into the upper and lower jawbone to restore a single tooth or an entire mouth of teeth. Unlike dentures, implants are permanently anchored into the jawbone, serving as the stable foundation for an artificial tooth.
Crafted of biocompatible materials, implants offer durability for long lasting functionality. They are designed to replicate the look and feel of your natural teeth while restoring full functionality and preventing tooth decay and bone loss.
Why Dental Implants?
Unlike traditional, dentures, dental implants offer a permanent solution to missing teeth. With implants, there is no fear of slipping or falling out, no messy adhesives, no discomfort and no difficulty eating or talking. Other advantages include:
Improved Appearance: Dental implants look and feel just like your own teeth. With teeth restored and facial structure preserved, you'll look and feel better.
Improved Comfort: Implants are securely anchored, so there is no slipping as there is with dentures. This eliminates some of the key inconveniences of dentures, including poor fit, gum irritation, and pain.
Improved Health: Dental implants can help prevent deterioration of the jawbone caused by loss of teeth, so your face retains its natural shape. Plus, with teeth restored, your risk of gum disease will be greatly reduced.
Durability: Implants are stronger than dentures and bridges. With proper care implants can last a lifetime.
Convenience: Unlike dentures, dental implants are permanent, eliminating the inconvenience of removing your dentures. With implants, you can brush and care for your teeth just as you would your natural teeth.
Not everyone is a good candidate for dental implants. Patients must have healthy gums and adequate bone to support the implant. The patient must also be committed to good oral hygiene, including regular visits to the dentist. Visit your Bristol dentist to find out if dental implants are a good fit for you. You'll rediscover your natural smile and improve your overall quality of life.
