How can we help you?
Your questions are important to us because we want you to feel confident about the care we provide at Oasis Smiles Dental. Some of our patients’ most common enquiries are listed below. If you do not see the answer you are looking for, please feel free to contact our North Tamworth dental clinic to speak with one of our friendly and knowledgeable team members.
Dental Implants
When you have missing teeth, you know how frustrating eating your favourite foods and speaking correctly can be. You also understand the embarrassment associated with gaps in your smile. So, if you’ve heard about how dental implants can replace missing teeth and restore your smile’s beauty and function, you may wonder whether you are a suitable candidate.
Keep reading to learn more about whether dental implants are right for you.
Are You A Candidate for Dental Implants?
When you visit our dental clinic for a dental implant consultation, we will discuss the following guidelines for dental implant placement:
- Healthy gums — Your gums must be healthy enough to support dental implants. You may not be a good candidate if you have receding gums or periodontal disease.
- Sufficient bone density — Your jawbone must be dense enough to support dental implants. If your jawbone density is insufficient, you may need to undergo a bone grafting procedure.
- No tobacco use — If you smoke, you are not the best candidate for dental implants because smoking can increase your risk for implant failure and slow healing time.
- Good oral hygiene — Taking care of your teeth and gums is essential to dental implant success. If you don’t brush and floss regularly, your dentist may not recommend dental implants.
Considering Dental Implants in Tamworth, NSW?
At Oasis Smiles Dental, we take pride in helping our patients regain their smiles and self-confidence with dental implants. If you’re considering this option and wondering if it's right for you, we're here to offer you help. Call us on (02) 6766 2668 to arrange a consultation and take the first step towards a brighter smile.
Dental implants are a permanent, natural-looking tooth restoration procedure. Crafted from biocompatible titanium, dental implants are constructed to replace the root structure of an absent tooth. They offer stability and support on many levels.
Why You Should Consider Dental Implants
It is human nature to accept the state of things thinking they will not change or improve, but many patients have noted that dental implants open up a new world of opportunities for them.
While dentures and dental bridges can fill in the space of a missing tooth, they rest along the gum line and therefore fail to stimulate the jaw bone. Without this stimulation, the jaw bone starts to deteriorate and recede.
This often leads to further tooth loss and an obvious change to your appearance (not in a positive way), which may require costly procedures down the road. Additionally, patients will need to get their dentures adjusted or relined as the jaw bone keeps changing.
Patients with dental implants tell us that their diet and nutrition have tremendously improved since they can chew foods they previously couldn't.
Learn More About Dental Implants in North Tamworth
If you've never considered dental implants before, you may be pleasantly surprised at the many benefits they offer. They are custom-fabricated to look and feel just like natural teeth, and patients never have to worry about them shifting or falling out.
Give Oasis Smile Dental a call today to learn more about this amazing dental procedure.