Solutions For A Few Missing Teeth

By Author: Dr Azhar Sheikh
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The loss of several or few natural teeth makes the smile look incomplete and unhealthy; this situation also negatively affects the proper function of the teeth. A person with several missing teeth will find it difficult to chew and eat properly, and will unconsciously force the gums to take on the responsibility of the teeth when it comes to cutting food. A few missing teeth will also affect normal speech, and it can be hard to understand a person who has lost a few or his or her natural teeth.

Jawbone deterioration is another cause of concern for those who are suffering from missing teeth. The tooth roots that are lost with the natural teeth are the ones responsible for stimulating the jawbone; the loss of stimulation causes the bone structure to deteriorate and become thinner with the passage of time. When the tooth root loss is not addressed early, the jawbone will continue to deteriorate and can cause further problems.

Missing Teeth Solutions
Dental implants are ideal solutions for problems concerning several missing teeth. The implants are embedded into the jawbone and act as replacements for the lost ...
... natural tooth roots. The jawbone will then have the stimulation it needs to preserve its healthy structure; in cases when bone deterioration has already set in, the implants will work on the prevention of further jawbone thinning.

A few dental crowns can be used to replace missing teeth, especially if the multiple tooth loss is not located in one area. The dental implants will be attached to the jawbone in each tooth loss location, and these implants will then be connected to custom-made dental crowns to make the smile complete once more.

A dental bridge is attached to the implants to replace the form and function of the missing teeth. The bridge is created to match the appearance of the rest of the healthy teeth, so that the dental implant treatment results to a smile that looks very natural. Once the dental bridge is fixed in place connected to the dental implants, the proper use and appearance of the smile is restored, and missing teeth problems are solved.

Implant-supported dentures are ideal solutions to all missing teeth in a given arch (either the lower of the upper arch of teeth). As the teeth replacements are anchored to the jawbone through the dental implants, there will be no problems with unnecessary movement which is common with those who wear removable dentures.

Dr Azhar Sheikh, founder of Life Dental Implants, is one of the UK’s most experienced dentists specializing in implant treatments. His unique approach to dental implant treatments takes into account not only your teeth, but your overall well-being as a person. Whether you are looking for cheap dental implants, dental implants London or just want to know dental implants cost, visit our clinic today.