Save your tooth with a dental implant Melbourne

Over time teeth can become susceptible to decay or, in the worst case scenario, they can even fall out. Bad oral hygiene is something that can end up making this happen prematurely, but when an accident occurs and a tooth is knocked out it can be traumatising. At High Dental Implants Melbourne we want to assure you that you can smile again. In some cases we will be able to save your original tooth, which is obviously the most desirable result after you have had an accident, but in circumstances where your tooth is unable to be restored we will recommend that you get a dental implant Melbourne to keep yourself smiling. This treatment is capable of replacing your tooth in such a way that it looks completely natural and blends in with your remaining teeth. If you wish to get rid of a toothless gap in your smile, then we recommend that you book a consultation appointment at our practice to see if this treatment is ideal for you.

Protecting your tooth after an accident

If you have had an accident where your tooth has been knocked out then there is still a chance to save it before a dental implant Melbourne is used to replace it. The trickiest part is finding the tooth itself and a lot of people fall at this hurdle, as looking for a small tooth that has fallen out can seem impossible, especially if you are outside or the tooth has come out with force and ended up landing somewhere far away. If you do manage to find your tooth then we recommend that you store it in milk or saliva, as this will prevent any additional damage from being done to the tooth and keep it free from bacteria and dirt. It is vital that you contact our practice as soon as possible for an emergency appointment, as the sooner you are seen the more likely it is that your tooth can be reattached. We advise you not to force your tooth back into its socket, but if it can be placed there easily we recommend that you bite down gently on a damp cloth to keep it in place.

Don’t let an accident change your smile forever

If we are unable to reattach your tooth after an accident we will recommend that you have it replaced with a dental implant Melbourne. This means that you will have a single titanium screw inserted into your jawbone to act as the root of your tooth. Your mouth will heal around this screw, and a small post will be left protruding upward from your gums. This is the post that your new tooth will be attached to, ensuring that it does not come loose or fall out. It is most likely that you will have a crown attached to this post to complete your smile and close your unwanted gap. This crown will be made of porcelain so it looks exactly like your original teeth, and it will blend in nicely too, so people should not even be able to spot that you have undergone treatment unless you inform them of the fact.

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