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Replace Missing Teeth with Dental Implants in Alcester
Do you have a missing tooth that bothers you? Or do you dislike wearing your dentures? If yes, then implants could be the perfect solution. Dental implants look and feel like real teeth, allowing you to smile and eat with confidence. They are fixed and so is the closest thing to having your own teeth.
What exactly are dental implants?
The purpose of implants is to act as a base for artificial teeth, such as crowns, bridges or dentures. The implant itself is basically a small piece of titanium that goes into your jawbone. Implants bind very tightly to the jawbone, which means they don’t come loose. This makes implants the perfect base for artificial teeth, which, with the right care and attention they can last a very long time.
How are dental implants placed?
Your first appointment with the dentist will just be a consultation. Dr Bhav will discuss your situation, do a full in-depth examination of your mouth, understand your needs, take X-rays, CT scans, and intra-oral scans as required and answer any questions.
When it comes to the actual placement of the implant, Dr Bhav will create a small hole in your jawbone, place the dental implant, and then close the tissue with stitches.
After this, you will need to allow the site to heal for a few weeks. During this time, your jawbone will fuse with the implants (in a process called Osseointegration), forming an extremely tight bond similar to a natural tooth.
He will then finish the work by placing an artificial tooth (usually a dental crown, bridge or even denture) onto the implant. The newly restored tooth will look just like your normal teeth. Your new smile is now complete!
Are dental implants painful?
We acknowledge that the idea of someone drilling into your jawbone sounds scary. However, you will receive a local anaesthetic so you won’t feel anything. Also, the procedure is actually a lot easier than most people imagine.
Why should I get a dental implant?
- Replace missing teeth. Implants are the best way to replace missing teeth. They are strong, attractive and comfortable. In fact, they’re so comfortable that you might sometimes forget they’re not real teeth! In contrast, dentures are often uncomfortable to wear. So, if it’s comfort you’re after, go for implants.
- Stop your jaw from deteriorating. Missing teeth make your smile look bad, but did you know that missing teeth are bad for your jawbone, too? When a tooth is lost, the nearby jawbone tends to weaken and deteriorate over time. Implants can actually stimulate the jawbone and prevent it from deteriorating.
- Confidence. Wouldn’t it be great to smile, laugh out loud and /or choose anything on the menu with confidence? Well, we hope that we can help you with this. It all starts with a consultation and ends in a life-changing result!
How much does a dental implant cost?
The price of implants varies from patient to patient. This is due to many factors, such as the materials required and your particular needs and starting point. This would be covered at the consultation, allowing you to be fully aware of everything that you would need to know.
What is clear is that implants are more expensive than dentures. This is partly because the implant materials themselves are expensive, and also that implants must be made to very precise sizes. However, because implants can last a very long time, they can be cheaper than dentures in the long run.
Make an appointment with us and we’ll be happy to guide you through the whole process.
Principal Dentist
Dr. Bhavesh Nathwani
Bhav is our principal dentist and has multiple post-graduate qualifications in oral surgery, facial aesthetics, implantology, cosmetic dentistry and periodontology (gum disease). Having qualified from the University of Newcastle upon Tyne in 1999, he worked in general practice before embarking on his post-graduate education. He gained membership to the Royal College of Dental Surgeons of England...
Dental implants at Unique Smiles
Because implants are a big step, it’s important that you choose the right dentist. Here at Unique Smiles Dental Surgery, we offer a professional and personalised service for all our patients. We guarantee that you won’t regret choosing us as your implant specialists. Book a dental implant consultation with our principal dentist, Dr Bhavesh Nathwani, by calling our team on 01789 400111.
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