Misconceptions About Teeth Implant Treatment  

 

Missing teeth is a common problem in the United Kingdom, with about 70 percent of individuals between the ages of 35-45 years having lost at least one permanent tooth. Decades ago, people with missing teeth had no option but to use dentures or fixed bridges. However today, the development of dental implant treatment has given patients an excellent tooth restoration option.

 

Dental implant treatment is generally considered to be a very safe procedure, with success rates of more than 98 percent. It also has many benefits over dentures and fixed bridges, such as better stability, durability, convenience and longevity. Nevertheless, there are a number of misconceptions about teeth implants, which cause hesitation among some individuals considering dental implant treatment.

 

Below is a discussion of some of the common myths regarding dental implants:

 

• People above a certain age cannot undergo the treatment: The main factors for determining suitability for teeth implant treatment is the quality of jawbone, good general health and good oral health. If your implant dentist determines that you fit these requirements, you can undergo the treatment.
• Smokers are disqualified from having the treatment: This misconception seems to have arisen due to the fact that people who smoke usually have to wait longer for their bone to osseointegrate with the teeth implants, than others. In most cases, implant dentist usually advise smokers to quit smoking for about two weeks, both before and after dental implants are placed in the jawbone.
• The treatment is very painful: Modern advancements in dentistry have resulted in dental implant treatment becoming almost painless, if performed by a skilled implant dentist. During the treatment, a local anaesthetic is applied in the mouth, so that the patient does not feel any pain, while 3D computer imaging technology is used to ensure that sensitive nerves are not touched.

 

Located in central London, The Harley Street Dental Clinic is a highly reputed dental practice which is experienced in placing teeth implants. The highly skilled implant dentists at The Harley Street Dental Clinic are passionate about their craft, and use the most effective forms of anaesthesia, to ensure that the procedure is performed as painlessly and safely as possible.

 

The Harley Street Dental Clinic is one of UK's leading teeth implant clinics, and can be contacted on 020 7486 1059 or info@hsdc.net.