With dental implants, your dentist can do more than just replace your missing teeth. They can also give you back the full functionality of a healthy jaw, which has a positive impact on your oral and general health, not to mention your self-esteem, personal and professional interactions. At Dublin 18 Dental Rooms, we think that in many cases implants are the ultimate solution to tooth loss – a second chance, as it were, at a mouth full of teeth.

The many advantages of dental implants

There are numerous advantage of dental implants when compared with other tooth replacement options. Implants are the only permanent way for a dentist to replace your missing teeth – with good care they have a success rate upwards of 90%, and can last you for the rest of your life.

Dental implants are also the only way in which the roots of teeth can be replaced. Every tooth comprises a crown part and a root part, and standard bridges and dentures only replace the crowns. Whilst it’s true that these will provide adequate function for a time, traditional dentures have a nasty habit of becoming loose, unwieldy, and uncomfortable as time passes, whilst bridges usually need to be replaced, and require work on supporting teeth which can weaken them.

With dental implants, it’s a different story. They are best thought of as bionic tooth roots. Made from titanium, these small posts or screws are placed straight into your jaw bone in a small operation, carried out here at our Dublin Dental Room. Most patients only need local anaesthetic for this procedure, because implant placement is carefully planned in advance.

After the required healing period, which is usually between two and three months, you will be called back to our Dublin clinic so that your dentist can attach your permanent new teeth to the abutments on top of your implants.

At our Dublin Room we can replace one missing tooth with a single implant and a crown, several or even all of your natural teeth with the necessary number of dental implants and an implant-retained bridge or denture.

Dental implants are an excellent treatment option for patients who have suffered tooth loss. At Dublin 18 Dental Rooms, we have a skilled and experienced implant team who can help you restore both the aesthetic appearance of your smile and full functionality to your jaw with the help of implants.

The numerous advantages of dental implants

Implants have many advantages over traditional methods of replacing teeth – standard dentures or bridges. One of the most important things to remember is that dental implants are the only permanent solution to tooth loss. They are in effect bionic tooth roots, and with prudent aftercare and regular visits to our Dublin dental Room, they could last you the rest of your life.

Dental implants are also the only tooth replacement option that help to prevent bone loss, which is a very common side-effect of losing teeth and is commonly seen in patients who have worn standard dentures for a number of years. They do this because they are made from titanium, which is very compatible with the body, and because they are in direct contact with the jaw bone, stimulating bone growth.

Bone loss is a common reason that standard dentures become loose and difficult to live with over time, and it can also result in a prematurely aged appearance thanks to sagging of the facial skin.

With dental implants your new teeth will stay firmly in position and won’t come loose. This means that you can once again eat a full and balanced diet, and there is no danger of the embarrassment of your teeth falling out in public.

We place dental implants under local anaesthetic here at our Dublin dental clinic, and will usually leave them to heal for a few months before your permanent new teeth are attached.

Dental implants are an excellent option in cases where patients have one or more missing teeth. At Dublin 18 our skilled team of implantologists have successfully restored both aesthetic beauty and full functionality to the mouths of many patients with the help of implants. So, if you have lost one, some, or even all of your natural teeth, suffer no longer – read on to discover how dental implants can help you get your smile back, and so much more besides.

Who are dental implants for?

In 2016, dental implants are suitable for more patients than ever before. At our Dublin dental Room we use the latest 3D scanning technology in the diagnosis and planning of implant treatment, ensuring that your implants will be precisely positioned to avoid any nerves, and also to be able to withstand the forces generated in your mouth when you bite and chew food.

The placement of dental implants involves minor oral surgery, carried out here at our Dublin dental Room by our experienced implant dentist. When you require more than one implant, to replace several or all your teeth with an implant-retained denture or bridge, they will all be placed at the same time.

In most cases only local anaesthetic is required for this procedure, so you won’t experience any pain. Some people experience mild swelling and discomfort post-procedure; this can be managed with over-the-counter painkillers and should subside in a couple of days.

After your dental implants have had time to mesh with your bone – which requires a healing period of a few months – your permanent new teeth are affixed to abutments on the top of your implants. Once in position, those new teeth will serve you well if you look after them, looking and acting very much like natural teeth.

Dental implants offer the only permanent method by which a dentist can replace your missing teeth. At Dublin 18 Dental Rooms, our skilled implant dentists can use implants to replace one, some, or all of your teeth.

How dental implants work

Teeth are made up of two parts – crowns and roots. Standard tooth replacement treatments, such as bridges or dentures, only replace the crown portions of your teeth. The problem is that without the roots in place, the jaw bone starts to recede or shrink back, which is a common reason that traditional dentures become increasingly loose over time. This can also cause a sunken appearance to the jowls and the facial skin.

Dental implants are bionic tooth roots, which means that they actively prevent these problems, as well as holding your new teeth firmly in place in the same way that your natural tooth roots did with your natural teeth. This means they give you back not only a smile to be proud of, but also full functionality in your jaw, meaning you can eat whatever you like and easily keep up a healthy, balanced diet.

Dublin dental implants

When you come to our Dublin Room for an implant consultation, your dentist will take x-rays and scan as necessary to aid with diagnosis and assist with treatment planning. After establishing how many implants and new teeth you need, they will plan your implant surgery.

Most people require just a local anaesthetic for dental implants to be placed. Your implants will be left to heal and mesh with your jaw bone, creating a very strong base on to which your new teeth will then be attached. These new teeth may be crowns, dentures, or a bridge, depending on your personal requirements.

Dental implants afford your dentist a permanent way to replace your missing teeth. In fact, implants are the only permanent tooth replacement solution, and the only way to replace the root portions of lost teeth. At Dublin18 Dental Care in Dublin, our team of implantologists can restore your smile and full functionality to your jaw with the aid of implants.

Adult teeth are supposed to last us a lifetime, but at our Dublin dental Room we see many patients who have lost one or more teeth for a whole host of reasons. As the general population lives longer, people are unfortunately outliving their natural teeth. Younger people also lose teeth through untreated gum disease or tooth decay, accident and injury, and phobia of the dentist.

Whatever the reason for having missing teeth, we urge you to contact our Dublin Room as soon as possible so that we can find the perfect way to replace them. Any dentist will tell you the importance of replacing your lost teeth, sooner rather than later. As well as making many people self-conscious about smiling and laughing in public, gaps in the mouth can cause oral health problems. Remaining teeth may tip as they move into any gaps, making them more difficult to clean, and additional strain will also be put on those teeth when you bite and chew food.

Dental implants are often the perfect tooth replacement product. They are titanium tooth roots, put into your jaw in a small surgical procedure carried out here at our Dublin clinic by an experienced implant surgeon.

After a healing period, which is typically a couple of months, your dentist will attach permanent new teeth to the abutments on top of your implants. These may be crowns, an implant-retained bridge, or implant-secured dentures. Get in touch with our Dublin clinic today to find out how dental implants could change your life for the better.

If you’ve had the misfortune to experience missing or broken teeth then there are several options open to you. You could of course ignore the situation; and many people do, especially if it’s a back tooth or teeth that aren’t visible. However this really isn’t advisable as one missing tooth can cause a catalyst of other problems which can lead to further missing teeth. Alternatively you could choose a dental implant in Dublin per see or finally, you could go down the less invasive route of having dentures fitted.

Dentures have been around in some form or another for hundreds of years and as such they are a tried and tested form of tooth replacement. In addition, dentures which used to be regarded as cumbersome, bulky, and uncomfortable to wear are now lightweight and easier to get used to. That said they still have their issues. The main problem being bone loss, or rather the continuation of it….

When a tooth is missing the bone tissue that once supported the tooth root is no longer stimulated and like a muscle, it has a tendency to gradually waste away over time. This continues until the jawbone starts to deteriorate, altering the shape of your face. When a person requires a denture it’s crafted to fit the current shape of the jawbone. However as the bone continues to waste away then the denture becomes less of a snug fit and starts to loosen. Dentures that become loose can cause severe embarrassment when eating or speaking and can also cause discomfort as they continually rub on the gum line. For these reasons, a denture needs regular adjusting to fit the changing contours of the jawbone until eventually it needs replacing (usually somewhere between 5 and 10 years).

So is there another alternative?

Anyone undergoing treatment for dental implants in Dublin will require surgery to have them fitted, since unlike dentures which sit on the gum-line, implants are anchored directly into the jaw bone. Because of this the implant acts just as a natural tooth root would and stimulates the surrounding bone tissue. This means that dental implants have the ability to halt the bone degeneration process completely, and is in fact the only form of tooth replacement to do this. Aside from halting bone degeneration, because of the bone fusion process that takes place when implants are anchored into the jaw, it can actually reverse the process and re-stimulate new bone growth.

If you want to find out more about how implants can change your life for the better then contact Dublin18Dental today. We’re a dentist who have much experience in fitting dental implants in Dublin. As such we invite you to contact us on 01 235 4631 and book a consultation where we can discuss your options.

Many people seek dental implants in Dublin because they have missing or broken teeth that they feel self-conscious about, or alternatively they are fed up with wearing dentures long-term and are looking for a more permanent solution. The good news is that dental implants can improve the look of your mouth and provide stability and comfort unlike many dentures, but more importantly, they can also help you to eat better.

Eating is considered one of the most pleasurable things to do but this may not be the case for those who are suffering missing teeth, or who wear dentures. Trying to eat and chew when you have missing teeth can be difficult and when you consider that a normal tooth has to take around 200lbs per square inch of bite pressure that’s a lot of pressure that’s being transferred either to gums or adjacent teeth. This can often cause further damage. One such solution is to wear dentures but as the shape of a person’s jawbone changes over time, the dentures become loose causing them to slip and slide in the mouth. In addition they may also rub on the gum line which can cause major discomfort. As a result normal eating can become either acutely embarrassing or painful.

So how can dental implants in Dublin help?

In essence implants replace both the form and the function of missing teeth. As they are secured directly into the jawbone, they’re solid and reliable and aren’t going to move. They can also withstand pretty much the same level of bite pressure that a natural tooth can take and this means no more worries when eating or chewing, giving you the chance to enjoy food again.

What other advantages do dental implants bring?

Because you are able to eat and enjoy any type of food, it means that you’re no longer limited by what you can eat. The result is that if you choose to, you can improve your overall health and well-being by eating a wider variety of foods. Foods which are good for you such as raw vegetables, lean meat, nuts and hard fruits, which you may have struggled to eat prior to having your dental implants fitted, will no longer be off-limits.

If you want to find out more about how undergoing treatment for a dental implant in Dublin can improve every aspect of your life. We’ve been placing dental implants in our patients for many years and know first hand the real benefits that they can bring. Contact us on 01 235 4631 for further information.

The opportunity to eat what you like when you choose may seem second nature to many people but for those with dental problems it isn’t always that straightforward. Our mouths serve as a gateway to proper nutrition and if a person can’t easily eat the right foods then it can have an effect on their overall well-being. By visiting a dental clinic who have a special interest in fitting dental implants in Dublin it’s possible to restore the mouth, giving a person the chance to eat both nutritiously and healthily once again.

Are there certain foods that can help the mouth?

Whilst there are a number of foods that are good for our overall health and well-being, there are also a number of foods which are specifically good for the mouth. For instance food containing calcium and vitamin D helps to keep our teeth strong and healthy. When combined with calcium it makes for a formidable team. Vitamin D also serves as an anti inflammatory and can help to keep bacterial infections at bay that could otherwise cause periodontal disease. Omega 3 is another source of nutrition that has the ability to strengthen the gums making them less prone to gum disease. By eating foods that are rich in vitamin D, calcium, and omega 3 you’re not only eating essential nutrients for the body, but also for the mouth. Therefore foods such as eggs, oily fish like tuna and sardines, and calcium rich foods such as milk and cheese, plus calcium fortified juice drinks are ideal.

What about other foods?

 Foods rich in phosphorous such as lean white meats, nuts, and again milk, all help to re-mineralise teeth, thus protecting the dental enamel. Crunchy, firm fruit and vegetables such as apples, pears and celery contain a high water content which dilutes any sugar that they naturally contain. They also have the ability to stimulate saliva, which in turn can help to wash away acid and food particles. In addition, tap water not only helps to dilute the sugars found naturally in other foods, but the fluoride contained within helps to naturally protect and strengthen teeth.

Whilst some foods are easy to chew and digest, others such as lean meat, crunchy fruit, vegetables and nuts can be problematic for those with missing teeth or for denture wearers. For this reason, replacing missing teeth with a dental implant in Dublin is the ideal solution not only for your overall nutritional well-being, but also to protect your mouth.

If you are considering dental implants in Dublin and need more information then don’t hesitate to contact us. Here at Dublin18Dental, we’ve been fitting implants for many years and as such understand the real value that a well-fitting set of implants can bring. With this in mind why not contact us on 01 235 4631 to book a consultation? So go on, take the first steps towards creating an all-round healthier you!