When we initially lose one or more teeth, it might not be clear just how much of an impact it will have on us. The initial worry might be with our confidence and being scared that people will see the gaps in our smile, but eventually you will start to notice your diet changing in order to find more comfort when eating. Losing our teeth shouldn’t stop us from smiling or eating the foods we enjoy, which is why dental implants Leamington Spa can help to give you your life back. Here at Leamington Spa Dental Practice, we believe in providing consistent quality care for all our patients. It is important to us that our patients are involved at each step of any process, so we always promise to listen to what you have to say.

In this short article, a member of our team will introduce you to dental implants Leamington Spa and explain just how they can help with missing teeth, including all the benefits they can offer.

The effects of missing teeth

As previously mentioned, it is completely normal to feel despondent when losing one or more of your teeth. The smile is often the first thing people see during any contact and can be an important factor with all first impressions. Whether you’ve lost teeth through injury, gum disease or decay, it can be an extremely upsetting process, which is why we’re happy to offer dental implants Leamington Spa as the first step to getting your confidence back. You might also notice that the remaining healthy teeth will begin to move in order to close the gaps, resulting in misaligned teeth that can be difficult to clean. Unfortunately, when we’re unable to thoroughly clean our teeth, plaque will continue to build up and cause further problems.

How can implants help?

The implant process involves placing a titanium screw into the jaw before installing an abutment, upon which protheses can be attached. There may be some time before each of these steps as we want to make sure that the screw is secure in the jaw and is healing correctly. When creating the crown or any other prosthetic, we will make sure to match it in shape, size and colour to the surrounding teeth, allowing you to feel more confident with your natural look.

Further benefits

Along with giving your confidence a huge boost due to the subtle nature of the artificial tooth or teeth, there are also a variety of physical benefits. For example, when we have missing teeth and therefore gaps in our jaw, the surrounding teeth and muscles will start to shift from lack of support. This shifting in position may sometimes result in sunken facial features, which can in turn have severe health implications in the future. The implants bring that support back for both your face and your jaw, supporting the other healthy teeth. When you have a full set of teeth, you will be able to clean every tooth thoroughly and remove any plaque build-up that might only cause further decay. Most of our patients are enthusiastic about how stable and secure the implants are, as well as taking comfort in the fact that they are made to last for years to come.