The positives of getting dental implants
When it comes to replacing missing teeth, many dental patients assume that the only options that they will be able to access will be bridges or fitted dentures, depending of course on how many teeth are missing and any other oral health issues.
In recent times, however, there has been a shift in restorative and cosmetic dental care. And now you can have a tooth or entire set of teeth that have been missing for a long time in your mouth replaced with a permanent and visually indistinguishable option, known as oral implants.
Oral implants are in essence titanium screws, which are fitted into your jaw through surgery and once they have fused with the surrounding jawbone, a tooth or set of prosthetic teeth are attached to them, cementing them in place.
At Doctor Bobby Chhoker’s practice, we are exceedingly proud to be able to offer our patients dental implants in Bondi Junction and will always aim to match your aesthetic needs with this procedure. Implants allow you to retain the function of your mouth whilst also resolving any aesthetic issues that you may have.
Are there any other advantages to having dental implants fitted? Yes, there are and, in this article, we will discuss 5 of the key ones.
Functional
As briefly mentioned before, dental implants are fitted to the mouth via surgery and then fuse to the surrounding jawbone over a period of 4 to 12 months. Once they have fused, any prosthetic tooth or teeth which are attached to them will have the strength and precision of natural teeth. Allowing you to bite into and choose a wider range of foods, such as nuts and raw vegetables and fruits.
Long-lasting
If you correctly care for your oral implants by brushing them twice a day and attending biannual check-ups with our team, you will be able to keep them for up to and over 15 years. Just be sure to keep an eye out for signs of gum disease, as this is the leading cause of the premature loss of oral implants.
Aesthetically pleasing
Of course, oral implants are also aesthetically pleasing. They can be made to match your surrounding teeth in colour, shape and even translucency. Of course, if you are having an entire set of dentures attached through the use of implants, why not go all out and opt for that glowing Hollywood smile that you have always wanted?
Easy to care for
In order to care for oral implants, you simply need to treat them as you would your natural teeth. Be sure to brush them every day, floss between them and attend biannual check-ups with our team. This will ensure that any gum disease is kept at bay and will help us to oversee any potential issues that may be occurring with your oral implants.
Preventive
Having oral implants fitted can also prevent secondary complications from forming, such as orthodontic issues, alongside tooth decay and gum disease. The gaps in the mouth where these issues are most likely to occur will be filled with the oral implant and the prosthetic tooth.
DISCLAIMER
All treatments carry risks. Individual consultation is required with one of our practitioners to ensure that the treatment is right for you.