Pros and Cons of Dental Implants

Restoring your smile couldn’t be easier with dental implants. But, like every treatment, you’ll need to weigh up the pros and cons of dental implants before making your decision.

Read on to find out the pros and cons of dental implants, and how Crescent Lodge Dental Practice can help.

Benefits of Dental Implant Treatment Options

A Life-Long Solution for Missing Teeth

Healthy teeth are incredibly strong and durable, and dental implants are the closest match when it comes to replacing them. In fact, with the right care and attention – and regular dental check-ups with our Clapham team – there’s no reason your new tooth implants can’t last a lifetime.

A Natural Aesthetic

Long gone are the days when replacement teeth looked plasticky and obvious. Dental implants are actually a blend of porcelain (crown) and metal (root) that, once healed, look just like a natural tooth in your mouth. It’s the perfect way to restore that smile and get rid of any gaps.

You’ll also regain confidence in your looks when you smile, because you won’t be worried that people are looking at the gaps in your teeth. According to multiple studies, smiling with confidence is not only proven to open doors to career advantages and better luck in dating, but it also stimulates the hormones that make you happy. So, when you smile, you not only look happy, but also feel happier.

No Diet Needed

Once your new tooth implants have properly healed, you’ll no longer need to adapt your diet around your teeth. Having said that, we’ll still recommend avoiding certain troublesome foods, like crunchy nuts, which could damage your porcelain crowns.

Restores Function and Health

There are also oral health benefits to dental implants. Your jawbone relies on the roots of your teeth to stimulate it through your chewing motions. Dental implant roots perform the same function. When no tooth root is present to stimulate the jawbone, it begins to atrophy, resulting in bone loss and your appearance gaining a prematurely aged look, which is commonly associated with wearing traditional dentures. Dental implants will keep your jawbone healthy, and in addition, they will keep your teeth aligned.

Teeth will naturally move into any gaps that are created, and the consequence is that your teeth will suddenly begin to look less straight than they were. Teeth that are not straight often capture food deposits in hidden, overlapped surfaces, which, because they’re not brushed away, then combine with acid to attack tooth enamel and cause red, swollen, and bleeding gums. 

Most People Are Eligible

You’ll be delighted to hear that most adults are eligible for dental implant treatment, and it has a high success rate. To find out more about our teeth implants, book with our dedicated team, or ask us about any other treatments on offer here in Clapham, just get in touch today.

Considerations

Minor Dental Implant Surgery Needed

We implant these false teeth into the jaw and gum using a small incision, so the surgical procedure is minimally invasive. You only need a local anaesthetic to undergo treatment, and it’s not expected that you’ll need long periods of time off work while your gums heal. Of course, everyone’s sensitivity is different – so if you want to be at home relaxing and recovering, that’s entirely up to you.

Dental Implant Costs

Dental implantology is a fantastic solution for tooth loss, but this treatment is more expensive than options like dentures in London or bridges. With their many benefits, that’s hardly surprising – but it’s definitely worth considering your budget before you go ahead with dental implant treatment.

So, are dental implants worth it?

The wealth of benefits that dental implants offer means they’re definitely an optimal solution for a variety of needs. 

Ready to discover the advantages for yourself? 

Here at Crescent Lodge Dental Practice, our dental professionals will conduct an initial consultation and thorough assessment to ensure that you’re a suitable candidate for dental implants, discussing your smile needs and goals. 

Get in touch today for your personalised treatment plan.