Patients with missing teeth are prone to hiding their smiles away in public. At our Marylebone dental practice we believe that it’s important to replace lost teeth for several reasons – here we look at how dental implants from Dr David Madruga could be the perfect solution.
Dr Madruga has helped scores of patients from Marylebone and beyond who have lost one or more teeth for many reasons. Whatever the reason, replacing missing teeth is vital to not just your dental health, but also your overall wellbeing.
When we lose one or more teeth, several things happen. First and foremost, we lose confidence in our smile. This can have a serious negative impact on our personal and professional lives, as we may avoid smiling in public altogether. Using dental implants to replace missing teeth can restore confidence in your smile and help to boost your self-esteem.
Dentists are also keen to point out the other health benefits of replacing missing teeth. When teeth are lost, the bone beneath any gaps slowly starts to resorb or recede, which can give a sunken and prematurely aged appearance to the face. Gum tissue also has a tendency to shrink, which is why many patients who wear traditional dentures often find that after some time their dentures become loose and uncomfortable.
Any remaining teeth may also move into the gaps left by missing teeth. They become harder to clean, increasing your risk of further tooth decay and, potentially, further tooth loss.
Dental implants are the perfect solution to replace missing teeth because as well as restoring confidence in your smile, they also integrate with the bone, preventing bone loss and gum shrinkage. Unlike unsecured dentures, restorations attached to implants are firmly held in place and will not become loose or fall out.
Contact our Marylebone practice for more information on how implants can help you.
Bone loss is a common side effect of having missing teeth. If you have been wearing dentures for several years, you may have noticed that though they once fitted perfectly, they have become loose over time. You may have had to return to your dentist more than once to have your dentures adjusted, and may be struggling with sloppy pastes to keep them in place.
Smiling greatly improves your mood and is also capable of reducing your stress levels. While few people would argue that too much grinning is bad for you, research shows that flashing your teeth is beneficial to your well-being.
At his implant practice in Marylebone, Dr David Madruga has successfully treated many patients with implants. Whether you have some missing teeth, just one or even all your teeth missing, Dr Madruga has an implant solution for you.
Dental implants are small titanium screws that are placed in the jaw bone with a minor surgical procedure. They are bionic tooth roots that integrate with the bone, preventing the common problem of bone loss and providing a stable base for your replacement teeth – be that crowns, bridges or dentures. They are the only permanent way to replace your missing teeth.
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Each year, specialists throughout the UK perform about 10,000 implant procedures on the lower gum, particularly in patients over 65.
In the dental parlance, malocclusion is the term for the improper alignment of teeth and jaws. While some people can shrug this off, this dental problem brings with it some serious effects on the body if left untreated.
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This is why you should not take them for granted. Gum disease, cavities and other repercussions of neglecting oral health can lead to tooth loss, which can compromise your speech and eating habits. When a tooth is lost, the bone that surrounds it can also deteriorate, affecting your bite and appearance.