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There is a lot of talk about dental implants these days, and they are often claimed to be the perfect solution to solve problems with missing teeth and loose or poorly fitting dentures. But are they really worth considering? Here at Wickersley Dental & Implant Practice in Rotherham, our experts believe that for many patients, dental implants can help not just to solve the direct problems caused by missing teeth, but also leave you with an improved sense of wellbeing. So if you have found yourself wondering if dental implants are for you, read on as we share five advantages to help you make a decision.

1. Restore your confidence

Problems with our teeth can have a big impact on our lives and in particular our confidence and sense of wellbeing. Although the immediate problem many face is in eating, the effects can be much wider reaching. Your favourite foods may no longer be a pleasure to eat, and you may find yourself avoiding smiling and even talking. In some cases, people are known to become isolated as they find it preferable to avoid the company of others. People may also perceive you as unhappy, which can affect the way they interact with you, and if you have an important meeting, interview, etc you can suffer from a real lack of confidence. Luckily, with dental implants, all of these issues will be solved as you will be able to regain a full, natural smile that you can completely trust.

2. Reverse the effects of aging

Another problem with missing teeth is that over time, the jawbone can actually change shape. The end result of this is that the appearance of aging can become accelerated, so that your face makes you appear older than you are. Replacing missing teeth with dental implants allows this effect to be prevented and even reversed, so that you can look younger for longer. Implants will also help to secure the remaining teeth, which can help prevent the risk of this happening in the future.

3. Improve your oral health

Gaps between teeth, discomfort and sore or sensitive gums due to problems with dentures are just some of the problems that make it harder for patients to maintain the optimum level of oral hygiene, and this in turn can lead to problems such as gum disease as well as further damage to remaining teeth. With dental implants, such problems can be solved, allowing you to maintain the highest possible standards of oral hygiene and as a result, enjoy living a healthier life.

4. No more loose dentures or missing teeth

Of course, one of the single biggest attractions of dental implant surgery is that you will no longer have missing teeth or loose dentures. From a single tooth to a complete arch, dental implants allow any number of teeth to be permanently replaced in a way that looks completely natural. Once fitted, dental implants can be cared for just as you would your normal teeth and as a result can be expected to last for years and years to come, so that you can get on with enjoying life without ever having to worry about missing teeth again.

5. Not as expensive as you might think

One of the main reasons that people tend to avoid getting dental implants is that they believe the treatment is too expensive and simply not available as an option. However, it may not actually cost as much as you think. With advances in dental technology over recent years, the cost of such treatments has fallen dramatically, meaning that a new smile is now within reach for most people.

To find out more about dental implant surgery or to book a consultation now, call Wickersley Dental  & Implant Practice now on Rotherham 01709 543033, or click here to book an appointment online

Posted by Wickersley Dental Practice on 26th February 2018, under Dental Implants