Dental implants: are they an option for you?

Dental implants are an effective way to replace missing teeth. When teeth are lost because of disease or an accident, dental implants may be a good option.
You may want to choose dental implants if you:
* Hide your smile because you have missing teeth,
* Wear dentures that are uncomfortable,
* Are dissatisfied with your removable partial dentures, and
* Want to keep your other teeth intact.
Many people choose implants to replace a single tooth or several teeth, or to support a full set of dentures. Implants are posts surgically placed into the upper or lower jawbone. They replace the root of one or more missing teeth.
Benefits of dental implants:
* Implants offer firm support to man-made teeth. Dentures, bridges or single teeth attached to the implants won’t slip or shift in your mouth – a very important benefit when eating and speaking.
* This secure fit also helps man-made teeth feel more natural than typical bridges or dentures.
* Some people may find implant–supported dentures more comfortable than dentures that do not use implants.
* Where teeth are missing, dental implants also help keep the jawbone from shrinking.
* Implants are good value, because they can last a lifetime with good care.
If you are in good general health and your jaw can support an implant, this treatment may be a good option for you. Please book your appointment at Norlane Dental Surgery to discuss your case, 5278 2666, 124 Sparks Road, Norlane.