If you are looking for a solution to replace your missing tooth, dental implants can be an option for you. At Smile Studio Ballarat, our dentists are highly experienced and have been providing dental implants to patients from Alfredton, as well as the surrounding Ballarat region.
Having significant gaps where there used to be teeth can be embarrassing for many and may cause issues while speaking or eating. If you are looking for a replacement tooth, dental implants can be the solution.
WHAT IS A DENTAL IMPLANT?
This procedure involves inserting a metal screw into the jawbone where the missing tooth's roots used to be. To help maximise oral functionality, an artificial tooth, also known as a crown, is fixed to the top of the metal tool. Eventually, the jawbone will grow around the metal screw and secure it firmly in place.
The overall result is a natural-looking replacement tooth that functions just as a regular tooth would. It is also relatively low maintenance - just brush and floss as you normally do - and allows you to eat your favourite foods as per normal.
To understand dental implants in further detail, find out more on our
FAQ page.
HOW DO DENTAL IMPLANTS DIFFER FROM DENTURES?
Dental implants and dentures both help to replace missing teeth.
However, dental implants provide more convenience to the user and has more stability in its structure than dentures. Dentures may slip out of place without denture adhesive and require regular maintenance. That said, in some cases it may be a better solution if the patient is not a suitable candidate for dental implants.
CAN I GET A DENTAL IMPLANT?
For individuals with missing teeth, having dental implants can help improve the appearance of their smile. Besides helping them rediscover the joys of eating, chatting and laughing, it can also aid in retaining the overall alignment of their teeth.
A consultation with our dentists at
Smile Studio Ballarat will help you assess if you are a suitable candidate for dental implants. You can reach out to our team to discuss bulk billing options.
Contact us at 03 5337 6453 and book an appointment to discuss your suitability now!