The Rise in Popularity of the Dental Implant

Why tooth implants are proving to be more popular than ever.

Replacing a missing tooth used to be the simple matter of having a denture fitted. For some time, this was the standard practice, and, whilst it worked from an aesthetic viewpoint, dentures are not without issues which cause dissatisfaction for some wearers.

As dental implants have become more widely available, more and more people are turning to them as a long term replacement for missing teeth.

For patients of Mike Allen’s dental practice in Burton on Trent, there are a number of very good reasons why having dental implants placed offers a preferable solution than dentures to replace lost teeth.

Experienced dentists

Mike Allen’s dental practice has been situated in Burton on Trent for over thirty years now. From its initial inception as a family dentist, continual training of staff and upgrading of equipment has enabled us to add dental implants and other cosmetic dental treatments to our repertoire of modern treatments.

With this level of experience, you can be sure that you will be in good hands.

Implant benefits

Although some patients do express concern at the invasive nature of the implant process; they are usually won over by the benefits that can be gained from them.

The procedure is actually not as ‘traumatic’ as many believe and should cause no more discomfort than other invasive procedures. Modern anaesthetics and the fact that the jawbone is less sensitive than most imagine, certainly helps to minimise the level of discomfort associated with the treatment. So please don’t be put off.

The benefits, in brief, are as follows:

• Strength and Comfort – Once integrated with the bone, dental implants offer the strongest possible solution to missing teeth. After a short period of adjusting to them, most people report that they forget they are wearing them and treat them as natural teeth.
• Ease of Care – Dental implants require no special maintenance other than regular brushing and flossing. This does not affect the crown attached to the implant, but reduces the risk of gum disease which can affect the bone structure holding the implant in place.
• Longevity – Once placed, and with good general care, including regular checks by our Burton Implant dentist, Mike Allen; dental implants should last for up to thirty years, and sometimes longer.

If you have missing teeth and are, perhaps, put off by the thought of the nature of the procedure, please call Mike Allen’s, your local Burton dentist, today on 01283 845345 to arrange a consultation where we can discuss this with you and address any concerns that you may have.