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Tooth loss can occur as a result of many different circumstances and unfortunately it has a significant negative impact on all aspects of your life. Losing a tooth compromises the health of your remaining teeth and can cause an array of dental issues if it is not addressed sooner rather than later. Tooth loss mainly occurs as a result of poor oral hygiene or having avoided the dentist for a long period of time. Plaque and tartar cause cavities, tooth decay and gum disease and if left untreated these issues weaken your teeth or cause irreversible damage so that your teeth either fall out or you require a tooth extraction.
Losing a tooth as an adult is a highly traumatic situation to find yourself in, however, did you know that missing teeth are more common in the UK then you may be aware of? Approximately 75% of adults here in the UK are missing at least one tooth as a result of a tooth extraction, tooth decay or gum disease. And 6% of adults have no natural teeth left at all. Thanks to much research and development in the field of dental prosthetics over the last few decades, there are plenty of solutions available for you to replace your missing teeth.
Dental implants in Ipswich
Here at Hawthorn Drive Dental Practice our dentist in Ipswich is pleased to offer dental implants for replacing your missing teeth.
Over the last three decades, dental implants have become known as the gold standard in replacing missing teeth. They provide a permanent solution for addressing tooth loss and evidence has shown that they often last for as long as the patient lives. Dental implants can be used to replace one missing tooth, a few missing teeth or both arches of your teeth.
The process of having dental implants for replacing your missing teeth can take several months, therefore, it is important to speak to our dentist in Ipswich as soon as possible to begin the process before your missing tooth causes further complications. We will need to assess the health of your remaining teeth and carry out any restorative dental treatment if necessary.
We will examine the health of your gums and we will also assess the quality and quantity of your jawbone to make sure that there is a sufficient healthy bone for the implant to be inserted successfully into your jaw. Some patients require bone grafting and depending on the extent of grafting necessary this may be carried out beforehand or it may be done at the time of your implant surgery.
We will also carry out a medical assessment to make sure that you do not suffer from underlying health issues which may affect your body‘s ability to heal, which in turn will affect the success of the surgery. If we do not believe that dental implants are a suitable option for you then our dentist in Ipswich will discuss the other treatment options that are available to help you address your missing teeth.
Speak to us at our dental practice today to find out more.