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A Cure For Missing Teeth

Many people lose teeth for different reasons, some from an accident, and others because of poor oral hygiene. Gaps in your teeth can leave many people feeling down, and embarrassed about the way that they look because of these gaps. This is where dental implants come into the equation.

Dental implants are a very effective and comfortable cure for the gaps in your teeth. They offer much needed stability within the jaw structure and you will have no problem whatsoever with chewing or biting once the implant has been placed where the missing tooth once was. They look and feel completely natural, and can last for up to 20 years or even a lifetime if taken good care of.

Dental implants are a stronger and more stable alternative to conventional dentures, and can improve the look of your mouth and smile dramatically.

A dental implant is a small titanium device that is surgically placed into the jawbone of where the missing tooth was. Then the bone of the jaw will fuse to the titanium implant creating a kind of anchor for which the new replacement can be placed upon.
Porcelain crowns, a bridge or stabilised denture may then be attached to the Implant. To ensure that the new crown bridge or denture matches to aesthetic nature of the rest of your teeth, several impressions will be taken of your current teeth to determine how your new tooth will look and how it will fit into your mouth.

If you feel that a dental implant can improve your smile or just the functionality of your mouth in general, contact your dentist today to discuss how dental implants can benefit you.

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