Have you been living with missing, failed or damaged teeth? Or perhaps you’re wearing ill-fitting dentures and find them uncomfortable. Whatever your situation may be, our dentists at Brickfields Dental Care could have the answer for your tooth replacement with a comprehensive range of dental implant options. Read on to see if you are a suitable candidate…

No matter your age, dental implants are the closest solution to natural teeth, giving you the freedom to bite and chew just as if you had natural teeth. A benefit of dental implants is that almost everyone is a candidate. So, if you are missing teeth and have good healthy gums, mouth and adequate bone to support the implant, you should be suitable.

Any gum disease, dental caries or other issues must be addressed before an implant can be placed. In addition to healthy gums, you will need adequate bone to hold the implant. When you lose a tooth, your jawbone which holds the root in place, will gradually start to deteriorate. Therefore, once the bone is gone, it won’t come back, and may need to be rebuilt. So, it is extra important to get treatment as soon as possible after you lose a tooth.

At our leading Essex dental practice, our dentists will thoroughly assess you to ensure that dental implant treatment is the best option for you. At your consultation we will also advise you if you will need any supporting treatment before the procedure, such as hygiene treatment, bone grafting or sinus lifts.

Your dentist may not recommend dental implants if you:

  • Have active gum disease

  • Have had radiotherapy in or around your jaw

  • Have diabetes that isn’t well controlled

  • Smoke, vape or chew tobacco

  • Drink alcohol heavily

  • Take recreational drugs

Dental implants involve oral surgery and if this procedure is not the best option for you, our highly-skilled dentists at Brickfields Dental Care will advise of other options, including bridges or dentures, to help you reach your goal of a healthy and winning smile!

If you want to achieve a beautiful essex smile that you can be proud of, please come in and talk to our expert implant dentists here at our Chelmsford dental practice. Call 01245 328 060 or contact us here.