Losing a tooth is one thing; losing teeth can be the start of more than dental problems. For years, the only reliable solution to losing teeth was a bridge or dentures. These are located above your gum and therefore provide no stimulation to your jawbone. The problem with this is that your jawbone starts to degenerate and results in the sunken appearance that you will often see on the faces of people with dentures. Dental implants Guildford are an alternative which help stimulate your jawbone and provide you with a more stable replacement. Dental patients today are all too aware of their smile and the advent of cameras on mobile phones has created a new army of amateur photographers. It is common to see people taking pictures of themselves in various locations. Losing a tooth or teeth, especially front teeth, can therefore be traumatic and embarrassing in the world we are living in.
A natural appearance
Our skills as dentists have almost morphed into an artistic ability as creating crowns that match your existing teeth in colour and shape takes a keen eye and years of experience. Patients who require dental implants Guildford want a replacement that looks as natural as their own teeth.
Aided by Technology
Technology has helped dentistry to strive ahead in many areas and implantology has been a major beneficiary of the technological advances that have been made. Placing an implant has become more accurate thanks to the use of computers. This is important because it is desirable to place the implant in the precise location where the original tooth was before loss. The added advantages are that it is less invasive and results in being more stable. Bacteria is a constant concern and the latest dental implants Guildford have an antibacterial coating which prevents the growth of bacteria and stimulates fusion with the bone.
The importance of oral health
The technology that allows us to replace lost teeth does not infer that oral hygiene is any less important today than it was before. It is far more preferable to retain your natural teeth than to have a tooth replaced. Our priority is to help you keep your existing teeth for the duration of your life and that is our primary goal. As part of our oral hygiene program we educate patients not only in the correct technique to employ when brushing and flossing but the correct tool to use and the frequency. We are all different and, as such, a suitable toothbrush that is effective but that does not harm your teeth or gums is important. Brushing at least twice a day must also become part of your daily regime. By visiting us every six months, you will avoid having to make unscheduled appointments because of bacteria and plaque build-up. It is important to attend hygienist appointments so that plaque can be removed and your teeth can receive a deep clean.
Dental maintenance
If you do have an implant then it is comforting to know that your oral hygiene regime does not need to change and that you can brush and floss your teeth, including your implant, all in the same way. Eating and drinking with your implant requires nothing special and you will be able to smile and laugh in the knowledge that your implant looks and feels just like your natural teeth.