Dental implants are a permanent, effective solution for patients who are looking to replace one or more missing teeth. If you are ready to discuss your options for replacing missing teeth, speak to your South London dentist. The team at Highland Woods Dentistry is knowledgeable and experienced providing a wide variety of tooth replacement treatments, so be sure to make an appointment to discuss the pros and cons of each before making a decision.

What are dental implants?
Dental implants are a permanent solution to replace one or more missing teeth. A dental implant is a permanent metal post that replaces the roots of the tooth. It is surgically implanted into the jawbone under the gums, in the area where the tooth or teeth are missing. Once an implant is inserted, your South London dentist will advise you on how long it will take the area to heal, before calling you back into the office to have a crown installed onto the implant which will mimic the look and function of your natural tooth or teeth.

Here are the benefits of dental implants:

1. Dental implants are permanent. You won’t have to have your implant redone in a few years, you won’t have to worry about dentures, and you won’t have to worry about your new tooth coming loose or falling out. If you take proper care of your implants, they can last the rest of your life.
2. Unlike other alternatives like bridges, dental implants don’t impact the other teeth in your mouth, preventing any negative impact on the natural teeth adjacent to the implants, and making it easy to carry on with your regular brushing and flossing routine.
3. Since dental implants are firmly embedded into the jawbone, they won’t move or shift, making it easy to eat, drink, chew and speak as normal, without having to worry about your dentures shifting, coming loose, or worse.
4. A damaged tooth root can weaken the bone of the jaw. Because dental implants are embedded into the bone in place of the root, they help preserve the strength and longevity of the jawbone.
5. Dental implants create a tooth replacement solution that looks exactly like your natural teeth, preserving the natural physical appearance.
6. Since you don’t have to remove, adjust, or replace your dental implants, they are the most convenient of the dental replacement options available on the market.

If you’re considering dental implants to replace one or more missing teeth, call the team at Highland Woods Dentistry today. We’ll set aside some time to discuss your options and determine the right treatment plan for you.