Making dental implants in Loughton easy for you

Making the decision to have dental implants can feel like quite a big step. However, the sooner you have treatment to replace your missing teeth the better. The conditions in your mouth change and adapt and can become less advantageous to the placement of implants as time progresses. This is one of the reasons why, at Broadway Dental, we want to make the process easy for you so that you can get started as soon as possible.

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When you are having dental implants in Loughton with us, the first step will be a consultation. This is where your dentist will check your mouth and jawbone to ensure you have the required conditions. They can also see where you need teeth replaced and if you need any preparatory work. You will be asked a number of questions about your health and medical history. This is all routine and part of creating the right treatment path for you.

Fitting

Dental implants need to be placed in your jawbone. This means your dentist drills some holes in order to fit them. You dentist chooses places where your jawbone is thickest so that there is plenty of material for support. Dental implants are quite small but your dentist will want to use the largest ones possible in order to spread the load of the pressures that will be applied to your new teeth.

Aftercare

There are plenty of things you can do to prepare for the healing that is necessary after dental implants. In Loughton, at Broadway Dental, we provide patients with excellent after-care. Good healing is key to a successful implant procedure.

Initially, you will need to eat soft foods and liquids so that you do not disturb your implants. You will gradually be able to reintroduce new foods as time goes by. Stocking your kitchen with nutritious options before you have your surgery will ensure that you do not feel deprived afterwards.

Caring for you dental implants in the first few days requires gentle brushing and cleansing with salt water. This is to prevent infection. Once you have allowed sufficient time for healing, you can care for your new teeth in the same way as you did your old teeth. A through hygiene routine and vigilance for any sign of dental issues is enough.