Dental implants seem to be gaining more and more popularity every day. They are affordable and realistic but is that all that makes them so sought after?
What Makes Dental Implants So Highly Preferred?
Even your cosmetic dentist will suggest you to opt for them if you have any missing teeth or deteriorating back or front tooth to be replaced. Clearly they are the next best thing to have ever come to rescue and restore your smile in a long time ever since we stumbled upon the most advanced and invisible braces and other kinds of retainers. They are made out of titanium and so you can rest assured that they are very strong, reliable and needless to mention the number of patients that have preferred them over the past few years would vouch for them being superlatively comfortable as well.
These are gaining popularity also because of the fact that the final output is very much natural looking and you don’t take much time to getting used to them being in your mouth. But what makes dental implants so suitable for you?
What are the most common problems that can be treated using dental implants? Following are the most common reasons for anyone to opt for dental implants:
- Individuals born without teeth can choose dental implants
- If someone has lost their teeth after an accident or serious trauma
- Someone who has had dentures in the past but is now unable to use them or are simply unwilling
- Edentulism which is a complete loss of all teeth
- When you desire a realistic looking and reliable cosmetic dental improvement, your cosmetic dentist would suggest this
Now talking about braces, what does your cosmetic dentist suggest when dealing with them? Taking care of braces is very critical and if you don’t do it right, you may risk tarnishing your smile for life.
Following Are The Basics Of Brushing And Flossing With Your Braces On
- Prepare to brush carefully
- Begin by taking off the elastics and other removable parts
- Clean your braces first by holding your brush at a 45-degree angle
- Clean around the pins and wires
- Brush from top to bottom
- Make sure to remove all plaque and debris
- Remember to work the brush around your upper and lower teeth
- Clean each tooth individually by again placing the brush at a 45-degree
- Clean every individual tooth for about 10 seconds in a circular motion
- Use this action on all outer and inner surfaces of your teeth
- It is highly recommended to use a floss specifically designed for people who have braces
- Rinse and check your teeth for residue
- Rinse thoroughly with mouthwash if needed.
On that wonderful day when you get your cosmetic braces off and your treatment is complete, what do you do if you’re not completely thrilled with the results? What if your teeth are straightened and in the correct position, but you’re dissatisfied with the how they look?
Don’t worry – there are options to get your teeth looking exactly how you want them to!
After braces, if you find you’re not 100% thrilled with your straightened teeth, there are two further procedures which sometimes are required to finish off and give you the smile that you’re looking for:
Artificial Enamel bonding – What this involves is using artificial enamel which can be bonded on to the teeth. This can change the shape of the teeth significantly and thus give a much better appearance to a tooth and even alter the whole smile.
Contouring – If a tooth is a little big or has a crooked edge, then this can be corrected by polishing the edge of that tooth. This results in an enhanced appearance. This has to be done very carefully and in the right dimensions to keep within the natural smile. So sometimes with a combination of contouring and artificial enamel bonding an excellent smile can be achieved.
If you would like to know more or would like a consultation to discuss any of your specific situation, then please give me a call on 01772 717316 or email us at info@lifestyledental.co.uk.
I often get asked about retainers and why they are so important after you have had braces here is a short video explaining why
In this weeks video blog Nadim explains about six month smiles what it can do for you
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uwCDlxEcWU0
There is always days when you make a difference in someones life here is one patient who was very happy with the end result life changing result
