You can never keep your teeth perfectly safe, at some point in your life they are going to get cracked, damaged or infected as you get older and they give in to general wear and tear. But worry not, as there are ways for us to help restore that fading smile, our team may recommend implants to help solve your particular tooth-related troubles.

Here’s some extra information on what our dental implants in Bromley involve and how the process could benefit you.

What are they?

Patients coming for dental implants in Bromley will be undergoing a procedure involving the insertion of a prosthetic tooth with root, beneath their gum line and into the jawbone. The tooth is made from a sturdy ceramic material and this is held in place by a small titanium screw that becomes integrated with the jawbone as a surrogate tooth root.

The screw is sterilised to ensure the spread of bacteria during the procedure is kept to a minimum and over time the bone of the jaw should start to heal back over the screw, to provide a strong supporting base for your mouth’s new denizen.

When we would recommend implants

The decision of choosing dental implants as a treatment option for patients is not made lightly, as it is a surgical procedure. Generally our team may recommend you for this if you have any badly broken or cracked teeth or if there are gaps in your gum line from previous tooth loss.

We may also put forward this option if there is an infected tooth that is either beyond saving, or is putting the health of your gums and surrounding teeth at risk.

Is the treatment going to be uncomfortable?

One question that regularly crops up from patients is whether the treatment they are going to go through will feature any pain or discomfort. As mentioned previously, this treatment does involve some surgery and although minor it can be a little uncomfortable. But don’t worry, your dentist will normally use a local anaesthetic to numb the area first, to try and limit the amount of discomfort you may feel. At Bromley Dental Practice our talented team will fit your new tooth quickly and with as little discomfort as possible.

Keeping your implant clean

Once your new tooth is popped in your main priority going forward should be to keep it clean and free from infection while it heals. If regular care guidelines are not followed the gums around the implant can become inflamed and harmful bacteria may then spread to the surrounding tissue and teeth.

To avoid any problems with your prosthetic we recommend that you give it a light cleaning at least once or twice a day, depending on how uncomfortable your gums are after the surgery. Dental floss is still acceptable, just be careful how hard you pull on it around the new tooth, but avoid mouthwash for a few days after the procedure, as the chemicals can sometimes irritate the gums and cause issues with the healing process.

These are just a few of our interesting facts about the implant service that our practice provides. If you would like to learn more about this treatment or to schedule an appointment to smarten up that smile, then just get in touch with our team.