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.