Tooth loss is never fun. Even if you are an older person, losing your teeth can really put a dent in your confidence, not to mention the associated issues when it comes to chewing food!
Many people who have been offered dentures from their dentists often have concerns about the protheses coming loose, ill-fitting or even looking fake. Also, while dentures may offer some reprieve from chewing issues, many people find that the strength of their bite reduces, along with a reduction in the precision of taking a ‘clean’ bite.
Luckily, there is a solution. Dental implants in Clapham and across the UK are becoming more popular with dental patients. While dentures will always have a place in dentistry, implants offer a bite as strong as your natural one, while also being permanent and immovable- perfect!
What are the other advantages of dental implants in Clapham? Read on to find out!
Durability
We have all seen the seemingly timeless comedy sketch of someone sitting on a set of dentures and breaking them. While dentures are a bit more robust than this image, as they are removable, they are at a higher risk of taking knocks, hitting hard surfaces and being stood on.
Oral implants are made from titanium, and the prosthetic teeth are often made from a durable metal too and can withstand higher levels of pressure than dentures, while also being strong enough to bite into the toughest foods.
Better oral health
If you have gaps in your teeth, it is statistically more likely that these areas have higher levels of plaque or harmful bacteria. Even if you are a diligent brusher, it is tougher to clean these areas effectively, resulting in an accumulation of germs that have been linked to decay, bad breath and gum disease.
As implants fill these gaps, there is nowhere for the plaque to hide, thus improving the overall health of your mouth.
Promotion of bone growth
After losing teeth, the jawbone can start to recede due to there not being a tooth keeping everything in place.
While this seems harmless enough, it can destabilise any surrounding natural teeth, causing unpredictable movement, tooth loosening and even the loss of teeth- simply put, they are more likely to just fall out!
As implants are attached to the jaw, they promote regeneration of the bone. This allows any loose teeth to stabilise, and restores strength to the once weakened bone.
Improved digestion
Our teeth are important for boosting our confidence, but their primary function is to chew and grind food.
If a mouth has missing teeth, it is harder to break down food effectively, resulting in larger pieces reaching the stomach. Larger bits of food are harder to digest, therefore, having implants fitted can reverse this issue, by enabling correct chewing techniques.
Higher confidence
Having a gapped smile can cause you to withdraw inward, due to fear of how others will perceive you.
Implants offer a natural-looking solution to this issue, inevitably causing you to smile more! Perfect!