If you are suffering from missing teeth or you have had to undergo a tooth extraction, then speak to us at Bromley Dental Practice and find out about replacing your lost teeth to help restore the appearance of your smile and the function of your mouth. Missing teeth can have a detrimental impact on all aspects of your life. To begin with it affects the health of your remaining teeth, the appearance of your smile and your face in general. It can impact your self-confidence and your mental wellbeing and it can also affect your social life, as you may be embarrassed to speak or smile in front of other people, even friends, family and loved ones. Dental implants in Bromley are an excellent solution for replacing your missing teeth.

 Implant retained dentures

If you have been using dentures to replace your missing teeth then you need to speak to us at the practice and find out about dental implants in Bromley.  Despite advances in dental technology patients who have been using dentures often report embarrassing situations where dentures have fallen out, wobble, rub against the gums and cause other issues which are embarrassing and inconvenient. With dentures you may not be able to eat the food you enjoy and they can often affect the function of your mouth. Dental implants in Bromley are a permanent solution to replacing your missing teeth.  If you would like your dentures to be more reliable, comfortable and convenient then you need to speak to us and find out about implant retained dentures. In this case your dentures will be secured onto the implants so that they fit securely in place, give a much more natural appearance and restore the function of your mouth. Implant retained dentures can be removable or fixed depending on your personal preferences and they are an excellent alternative to traditional dentures. Speak to us to find out more about how they can improve quality of life.

How do dental implants work?

Dental implants are designed to replace the root of your missing tooth. The implant is made up of three parts. Firstly there is a titanium screw which is inserted into the bone socket of your missing tooth. Then there is the abutment that is screwed into the implant, on to which we will join a crown or set of dentures according to your choice. An endosteal implant is the most common type of dental implant which is inserted into the bone itself and initiates a process known as osseointegration, which allows the implant to become a permanent fixture of the jaw. The surgery itself is carried out under local anaesthetic and the process takes a few months for the implant to successfully heal so that you can replace your missing teeth. Once you undergo dental implants in Bromley to replace your missing tooth or teeth you will be able to smile happily and confidently once again, enjoy the foods that you may not have been able to eat following tooth loss, maintain better oral health and restore the beauty of your smile. Speak to us at our practice today to find out more.