How Do Dental Implants Compare To Other Tooth Replacement Treatments?

When it comes to replacing your teeth, you’ll want to know what options are available, so you can be sure you’re making the best choice. Thankfully, we’re here to guide you on just that. In today’s blog post, we’re sharing a variety of tooth replacement treatments you could consider for your smile – including dental implants.

What Are The Alternatives To Dental Implants?

There are three types of treatment you could consider. The first is dental implants, which are permanent false teeth that are implanted into your jaw and underlying bone. The second is dentures, which can replace one or both sets of teeth. These are generally removable apparatuses made of materials like acrylic, but you can also have implant-retained dentures. And there are bridges, which are used for one or more missing teeth, suspending false teeth on implant anchor points.

What Are The Benefits of Dental Implants?

Tooth implants are known for their lifelike appearance, durability and strength, and for being a lasting treatment. They could last a lifetime with the right care and attention. Dental implants have a long and successful history and are the only permanent solution available.

What Are The Benefits of Dentures?

Dentures can replace your top set and bottom set of teeth (or both). Removable dentures are typically a cheaper alternative to a dental implant procedure, but require more in the way of cleaning and can be tricky to adjust to. Some patients notice their dentures moving or slipping in the mouth, which may require dietary adjustments. You can eat and drink your normal diet with implant-retained dentures and care for them just like your natural teeth.

What Are The Benefits of Bridges?

Again, it’s usually down to cost. If you have a single missing tooth, you can use a bridge to support a false tooth on a natural tooth at either side, though this does require some filing preparation. Tooth implants can replace a single tooth, or in the case of implant-supported bridges, you can use a dental implant anchor at either side of the false tooth.

How Do I Make The Right Choice for My Smile?

We’d advise booking a consultation at our dental practice in Nottingham before making any decisions about your smile. It’s easy to book, and we have lots of appointments available to suit your schedule. We’re excited to start your dental journey with you – and hope you are, too!