Replace your missing teeth with our dentist Sheffield
It is important that you visit our dentist Sheffield at Dee Kay Dental regularly so that your teeth remain clean and healthy, free of any signs of decay or disease. If you avoid our dentist Sheffield, then plaque and tartar will build up on your teeth, and this can cause your teeth to appear yellow and dull. Furthermore, your teeth can slowly weaken, and you can suffer from bad breath as well as other symptoms such as tooth sensitivity and pain. Our dentist Sheffield will carefully assess your teeth each time you visit to make sure that no cavities are forming, your gums are healthy and there are no signs of gum disease.
If left untreated, both tooth decay and gum disease can cause irreversible damage, and you will either need a tooth extraction or your tooth will eventually fall out. For adults, missing teeth can be very uncomfortable and distressing, especially when they are young. Missing adult teeth can have a huge impact on the appearance of your smile, mouth and face, making you look a lot older than you actually are. Missing teeth can also affect your mouth in other ways; they can cause the rest of your teeth to become crooked and misaligned and cause the teeth above or below them to weaken and loosen. Missing teeth can also lead to gum recession and bone decay. Eventually, these issues can result in more missing teeth.
Dental implants
By speaking to our dentist, you can find out about replacing your missing teeth. You must do this as soon as possible to reduce the effects of missing teeth and reverse the discomfort and embarrassment that tooth loss can cause you. Dental implants are one of our favourite ways to replace missing teeth. Our dentist will determine whether dental implants are suitable for you. You may need a bone graft to help hold the implant more securely in place, and within 6 to 12 months, you should have a permanent replacement for your missing tooth. Dental implants are designed to last for the rest of your life if you look after your teeth carefully. The crown or dentures you use to replace your teeth may need to be changed after every 5 to 10 years; however, the implant will stay fixed in your mouth.
Dental implant surgery
Dental implant surgery is an invasive procedure, and we will make sure that your remaining teeth and gums are healthy before we begin. We will drill a small hole into the bone socket of the missing tooth and place the implant directly into your jaw. The gums at the implant site are then stitched in place, and with regular checkups to make sure the process is coming along successfully, you should be ready to replace your missing tooth or teeth after 4 to 6 months. The implant will be exposed, and a crown or a set of dentures will be fitted onto the implant; this will then help restore the appearance of your smile, provide support for your remaining teeth and restore the function of your mouth. Speak to our dentist at Dee Kay Dental today and replace your missing teeth as soon as possible so that you can smile happily and confidently and prevent complications in the future.