Replacing missing teeth with our dentist

It is important to visit our dentist in Doncaster East on a regular basis to make sure that your teeth and gums remain healthy and strong and to avoid early tooth loss. Missing teeth cause many different types of complications. Missing teeth can result in your remaining teeth becoming crooked, the condition can affect the appearance of your smile, and it can result in further missing teeth very quickly. The loss of teeth can affect your self-confidence and your self-esteem, it can cause other issues, including social anxiety, sadness, and depression. If you have missing teeth, you might suffer from gum loss and bone recession and it can impact on the function of your mouth. You need to speak to our dentist in Doncaster East and find out about replacing your missing teeth as soon as possible.

Dental implants

There are many different options for replacing missing teeth. Our dentist in Doncaster East favours dental implants as the gold standard in tooth replacement. If you want to replace your missing teeth with dental implants speak to us at Family Dental Care to find out more. Whether you have one missing tooth or multiple missing teeth, we can replace them and provide a lifelong solution that will restore the function and appearance of your mouth at the same time. This is why dental implants are preferred to other treatment options. Once in place they can last for as long as the patient lives.

Dental implants are small, titanium screws that are non corrosive, strong, durable and biocompatible. They initiate a process known as osseointegration when they come into contact with human bone. This means that it encourages osteoblasts to form around the implant and lock it securely in place. Once in place, the implant can only be removed by fracture. To find out if dental implants are suitable for you, book an assessment today.

Dental implant surgery

First, we will examine your remaining teeth and make sure that they are free of cavities or tooth decay, and that there is no risk of further tooth loss. We will examine your gums and make sure that they are free of any signs of gum disease. We will ascertain that you have sufficient healthy gum and bone to hold the implant in place. If not then a gum graft and a bone graft will be necessary as part of your treatment plan. A small titanium screw of predetermined length and width is then inserted into the bone socket of your missing tooth and designed to replace the root of that tooth. The process of osseointegration then helps the implant become fixed into place. This process takes approximately six months depending on your body’s ability to heal. It can be completed in as little as three months and our dentist will examine your mouth regularly during this time to make sure it is coming along successfully. Once the implant is healed, it can then be fitted with a crown or a set of dentures that will replace your missing teeth. Speak to our dentist at Family Dental Care today to find out more.

Disclaimer

All treatment carries risks. Individual consultation is required with one of our practitioners to ensure that the treatment is right for you.