Repair your smile with dental implants
Caring about the condition of your smile and wanting your teeth to look as good as they possibly can isn’t merely a question of vanity. Feeling confident in the impression you create whenever you open your mouth to speak or smile will have a knock on effect through the rest of your life, enabling you to approach a wide range of situations feeling relaxed and at ease.
In the past, the idea of having a dazzlingly white perfect smile was something which was really only open to celebrities and the very wealthy. Advances in orthodontic technology, however, allied to a gradual drop in the cost of such treatment, have created a situation whereby almost anyone can improve the condition of their teeth until they reach a point at which they are completely happy with their smile. For some people, this will entail treatments such as teeth whitening, which brighten the teeth by several shades, or veneers, which will improve the appearance of the teeth by covering over faults such as discolouration, chips and cracks. In many cases, however, the best form of treatment for a single tooth, or several consecutive teeth which have become damaged beyond repair, is for the patient to visit a dental implant clinic and discuss having implants fitted.
The key advantage of an implant such as this is that it removes the entire damaged tooth, and the root of the tooth, replacing them in a manner which is permanent and relatively simple. If you’re unhappy with the condition of one of your teeth or, indeed, if the tooth itself is missing following an accident or serious decay, then dental implants in London may well represent the best course of treatment. Following an initial appointment, at which your dentist will assess the condition of your teeth and advise as to the best course of treatment, the implant process will start with the attaching of a small titanium pin to the bone of the jaw itself. After a few months the gum will have healed and the pin will have grown into the bone, becoming a permanent part of the jaw itself. Whilst this process is talking your place your dentist may well fit a temporary ‘tooth’ in order to maintain appearances. Ultimately, a permanent porcelain tooth will be attached to the pin, custom made so as to exactly match the size, shape and even shade of the missing tooth and those around it. In some cases, a single pin can support a bridge containing two or more replacement teeth.
The key advantages of being fitted with a dental implant in Richmond, or elsewhere in the UK, is that it is a treatment which replaces both the root and the tooth, meaning that it represents a permanent solution and one which, if it is looked after properly, will maintain its appearance for many years to come. If the treatment is suitable then your dentist will explain how it works, what it will cost, and what the results will be.
There’s really no excuse any more for putting up with a smile which is embarrassing or unappealing. A quick visit to your dentist will allow you to find out about the wide range of treatments now available, and put together a treatment plan which will makeover your smile to stunning effect.
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