The use of dental implants is an increasingly popular way for a dentist to replace missing teeth. At Dublin 18 Dental Rooms we can have used implants to successful restore both aesthetic appeal and function to the mouths of many patients who have lost one, some, or even all of their natural teeth. Read on to discover how you, too, could soon be reaping the benefits. .  .

Dublin dental implants: the advantages

Missing teeth should always be replaced, for the sake of your general as well as your dental health. For many years, traditional dentures and bridges were the only way a dentist could do this, but the past three decades have seen rapid advances in the field of, and increasing public demand for, dental implants. At our Dublin Room we think they are often the best solution.

A single missing tooth puts immediate strain on remaining teeth, and can ultimately increase your chances of losing more teeth, as remaining teeth often shift into gaps and become misaligned and harder to clean, increasing your chances of tooth decay and gum disease.

When most or all of the teeth are missing in one or both jaws, your diet will likely be severely restricted, making it hard to sustain good nutrition, which can have very serious consequences for your general health. With all the teeth missing, the jaw bone and gum tissue also tend to recede, which can cause problems with standard dentures, making them loose, painful, and impossible to use.

Traditional bridges often need crowns on adjacent teeth for support, which can result in the destruction of healthy tooth structure.

Dental implants are different. They are the only way your dentist can replace the roots of missing teeth, not only holding a bridge, denture, or crown securely in place, but also actively preventing bone loss. With regular follow-up appointments at our Dublin clinic, your implants could last for the rest of your life.

If you are interested in finding out more about how dental implants could restore your jaw and your confidence, join us at our Dublin clinic for a consultation.