Replace your missing teeth with implants Sheffield

Are you missing a tooth? Maybe you have not looked after your teeth as well as you could have? Or maybe you have been in an accident that has knocked your teeth out? Whether you have lost one tooth or you have several missing teeth, you are not alone. Tooth loss is more common than you may think. Here at Dee Kay Dental we are here to help you. We understand that tooth loss can be a traumatic situation to find yourself in at any age. It can affect all aspects of your life, but rest assured that it can be resolved. The important thing is that you address missing teeth as soon as possible to prevent complications and further tooth loss.

Thanks to modern dental technology, your missing tooth can be replaced with dental implants Sheffield and you will forget that you ever lost a tooth in the first place. In this modern era there is no need to have missing teeth affecting the appearance of your smile or troubling you with your daily activities. Dentures used to be a common method of replacing missing teeth, but they are not as convenient or comfortable as modern replacement teeth can be. For elderly patients we may recommend dentures otherwise dental implants Sheffield are now the gold standard for replacing missing teeth.

What are dental implants?

Dental implants have been designed to provide you with a long-term solution for your missing teeth. They are small titanium screws that are embedded into your jawbone to provide a strong foundation for your replacement tooth. The procedure itself does take some time, however once the implants Sheffield are in place they can last between 10 to 20 years or even longer depending on how well you look after your teeth.

Dental implant surgery

Dental implant surgery is carried out under local anaesthetic. If you are anxious or scared by the procedure then there are different levels of sedation that we can offer you to calm your nerves and ease the process for you further. When you are ready a small hole will be drilled into the bone socket of your missing tooth and the implant will be placed directly into the hole causing a natural healing process to begin. During this process new bone cells will form around the implant so that it becomes fixed into your jaw.

The healing process of dental implants can take 3 to 6 months depending on your body’s ability to heal. If you are strong and healthy then this can be completed within 3 to 4 months. After this you are ready to replace your missing tooth with a crown or a set of partial dentures and if you have multiple missing teeth then you can speak to us about multiple implants and a full set of dentures. Speak to us at the Dee Kay Dental today and find out more about dental implants for replacing your missing teeth, transforming your smile and allowing you to continue the rest of your life with a carefree laugh and healthy teeth.