Advantages of dental implants

Are you interested in having oral implants fitted?

Our team at Spa Dental Sydney knows all there is to know about dental implants Sydney and can help you decide whether these restoratives are the right option for you.

In this article, our team discusses some of the top benefits of having dental implants Sydney fitted, so read on and enjoy!

Better digestion

It is easy to forget, especially when talking about dental implants Sydney, that our teeth are important for digesting food.

When we grind our food after taking a bite, missing teeth can cause issues with the chewing technique, which inevitably leads to larger chunks of food hitting the stomach. While this may not sound too bad, it can cause secondary issues such as excessive amounts of stomach acid, acid reflux, heartburn and indigestion.

With implants fitted, you can securely grind your food into smaller pieces without worrying about movement, thus reducing the aforementioned gastrointestinal issues.

Better oral hygiene

How can missing teeth worsen your oral hygiene?

Well, if you have gaps in your teeth, these can act like magnets for plaque and bacteria. Parts of the tooth that are usually hidden are now exposed and with a larger surface area comes a higher risk of decay and bacteria accumulation.

By having implants fitted, you will close the gaps and thus, you won’t have to worry about hidden areas of plaque-causing decay and gum disease.

Better pronunciation

There is a lot to be said (literally!) about better speech and confidence patterns.

It has long been known by dentists that misaligned or missing teeth can cause vocal patterns to become strained or unusual, resulting in lisps.

As oral implants do not move, they can help correct any abnormal tongue movement that causes lisps or pronunciation problems, helping you to speak with more clarity and inflexion than you did before. Great!

Better longevity

On average, with correct aftercare and maintenance, oral implants can last up to and over 15 years.

And the correct maintenance is not as taxing as you may think. All you have to do is brush them twice daily, floss them, and attend dental check-ups every 6 months for our team to keep an eye on them and ensure that your gums are in good condition.

Also, our team will usually advise against certain lifestyle habits when you have oral implants; smoking cigarettes and consuming excess quantities of alcohol can shorten the lifespan of implants drastically. If you do smoke or drink and wish to give up before having implants fitted, please talk to our team.

Better aesthetics

OK, we all know that dentures and fitted bridges can look striking, especially if they are closing up large gaps in a smile.

But when it comes to oral implants, these nifty restoratives can offer a better aesthetic outcome, especially if you have natural teeth in your mouth and you are closing a gap. They can be colour matched, shape matched and even translucency matched to blend in with the rest of your teeth seamlessly and, as they don’t move, you don’t have to worry about them coming loose when you talk or eat.

DISCLAIMER

All treatment carries risks. Individual consultation is required with one of our practitioners to ensure that the treatment is right for you.