Missing teeth can cause a range of issues affecting your daily life, your health and wellbeing. If you are missing a tooth, whether as a result of poor oral hygiene, avoiding the dentist for long periods of time or if you have been in an accident or sustained an injury to your mouth, then you need to speak to our dentist in Rickmansworth. Find out about the different options that are available for replacing your missing tooth or teeth.
Tooth decay and gum disease are the main causes of tooth loss. You may find that you have had to undergo a tooth extraction due to irreversible damage to your teeth or your tooth may have fallen out of its own accord. We will be able to put together an individually tailored treatment plan for you. First it is important that you visit our dentist in Rickmansworth on a regular basis to prevent irreversible dental complications. However, if you do lose a tooth then it is also important that you contact us as soon as possible so that we can prevent any further complications. The longer you wait to replace a missing tooth the more difficult it can be. You will suffer from the complications of tooth loss and at the same time you could limit your options for tooth replacement.
Dentures or dental implants
Here at Berry Lane Dental, our dentist in Rickmansworth can replace your missing teeth with dentures or dental implants. They each have their own advantages and our dentist will be able to use their knowledge and expertise to help make the right choice for your teeth. Dentures are a relatively simple, removable option of replacing missing teeth. They can be taken out of your mouth and replaced as necessary and consist of a plastic or metal framework that carry a certain number of false teeth according to your requirements. Depending on how many teeth you are missing you can have partial dentures or a full set of dentures to replace all of your teeth.
In contrast, a dental implant becomes a permanent fixture in your mouth. Dental implant surgery is an invasive procedure and involves placing a small titanium screw into the bone socket of your missing tooth to which the replacement tooth will be attached. This could be in the form of a crown or or a set of implant retained dentures. As traditional dentures are removable they may feel different to your natural teeth, whereas a dental implant allows your replacement tooth to feel like your natural teeth. They are significantly more expensive, however dental implants have been designed to last for the rest of your life, whereas a set of dentures may need to be replaced every 5 to 8 years depending on your personal requirements and changes in the shape of your face and jaw. Dentures are not suitable for everyone and neither are dental implants, so by speaking to our dentist here at Berry Lane Dental you will be able to find out what the best option is for you. We will help you make the best choice and by replacing your missing teeth as soon as possible you can get your life back on track once more.