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At Farnham Road Dental Practice we love seeing our patients happy, and employ a wide variety of techniques, procedures and specialisms within our practice to do so. One of the most rewarding treatments which we offer is dental implants in Guildford – which are a permanent and life-enhancing solution for lost teeth that not only fills in any visible gaps on a cosmetic basis but also restores your ability to eat, speak and smile with confidence.

Although we’ve helped a great many patients find their true smiles through dental implants treatment at Farnham Road Dental Practice over the years there still remains people out there who are missing teeth (and thus could be benefiting from dental implants) but avoid seeking our help due to a lack of understanding of the process or how it can help.

What actually are dental implants in Guildford?

One of the most common questions our practitioners get asked by new patients who are interested in dental implants is what they are, or how they differ from more commonly recognised solutions for lost teeth like crowns, dentures or bridges. The best way to highlight why dental implants in Guildford are different from more commonplace treatments is to first examine how these treatments function – which can then help to highlight the fundamental differences of dental implants.

Although crowns and bridges are the most popular option for lost teeth, they are only partly effective in their function, and can lead to oral problems developing over the years as they are not premement. This is because they work by sitting on a pateitsn gumline, and fill in any gaps in their mouth by using the patient’s surrounding natural teeth for support.

As these solutions sit on your gum line and are not embedded into your jaw they are prone to shifting as time goes on and the surrounding teeth move out of place – which can impact the overall effectiveness of the treatment. While being cheaper than dental implants, these options may seem appealing in the immediate sense, but can very often lead to the need for further dental or orthodontic treatments becoming necessary down the line.

Dental implants, in contrast, are a permanent solution as they generate all their support from a metal socket which is surgically fused into a patient’s jawbone – within the gap where they are missing a tooth or teeth. This means that the new tooth is just as durable and long lasting as a natural tooth would be, as well as being visually identical.

Who can benefit from dental implants?

Another common misconception about dental implant treatment which we are happy to dispel is that it is only an option for younger patients who have healthy teeth. This is entirely untrue, as there is no age-limit to dental implants, and they can be used to fill any space in your mouth – whether you have only recently lost a tooth, or have had a missing space for several years. If you would like to discover if dental implants could help restore the balance and functionality to your smile then please reach out to us here at Farnham Road Dental Practice today and book a consultation to discuss your options with an expert.