Unsure if oral implants are for you? 5 points to consider from High Dental Implants

Whether you are 19 or 90, having a gap in your smile can dent your confidence.

And, if you have worn a restorative in the past, such as a bridge or dentures, you may be getting fed up with having to buy dental glues and other accessories to keep these appliances in shape.

Luckily, in the modern era of dental care, you can restore your smile and your bite strength without glues via the fitting of oral implants.

As our name suggests, our team at High Dental Implants in Melbourne know all that there is to know about oral implants and can fit them in a comfortable and timely manner. We will always endeavour to answer any questions you have about them in jargon-free language and will always be on hand to help with aftercare.

So, what are some of the things to consider when coming to our team at High Dental Implants in Melbourne for oral implants?

Comfort

There are few patients who are enthused at the idea of our team at High Dental Implants in Melbourne making incisions into their gum line and using drills.

However, while the initial fitting may cause a bit of soreness once the anaesthesia has worn off, long-term, implants can actually provide more comfort.

They don’t move and they don’t rub, so there are no sores or ulcers to worry about, making them more comfortable than dentures and most bridges.

Longevity

If fitted correctly and provided you have no issues with gum disease, your implants should last for up to or over 15 years.

However, you will need to care for them as you would regular teeth, ensuring that you avoid smoking and stopping excess consumption of alcohol to ensure they last those 15 plus years!

Cost

OK, so many dental patients have concerns relating to the cost of oral implants.

However, teams like ours can offer suitable patients financing options, which will allow you to spread the cost of the implants into affordable monthly chunks.

So, long-term, they cost very little and can seem as though they are worth their weight in gold.

Care

So, you have had your prosthetic teeth attached to your implant, now what? Nothing!

Once fitted, to take care of your oral implants, you will need to brush your prosthetic teeth to remove food debris twice a day (as you would with natural teeth) and you will need to see our team twice a year for check-ups. Try to avoid smoking or excessive consumption of alcohol and that’s about it! Implants require very little care and can make life a lot simpler for you.

Functionality

Once the prosthetic tooth or teeth have been attached to your implant, you may be surprised at the functionality that the implant provides; especially if you have previously worn dentures.

Unlike glue-based prosthetics, with oral implants, there is no limitation on food, no concerns about wobbling and no worries that your teeth will suddenly move.

Thus, when compared to other restoratives, oral implants offer superior functionality.

DISCLAIMER

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