When you lose your natural teeth, every day things like eating, laughing, smiling, and speaking in public cause you embarrassment and great discomfort. Missing teeth take a toll on your confidence and the luxury of enjoying your life to the fullest. Luckily, modern dentistry offers great options for replacing your missing teeth with the use of dentures. Dentures are a removable set of fake teeth and come in two different types, partial or full. Partial dentures are used when you still have some of your natural teeth remaining while full dentures replace your whole set of teeth and gums. The advancements of modern cosmetic dentistry ensure that your dentures will look realistic and natural. Only a professional dentist examining you up close would be able to tell that you are wearing false teeth. Dentures can also help you restore your speech if it has been impaired by your missing teeth. You may have lost your teeth from injury or disease. Regardless of the cause, dentures can help you get back the easy, effortless, charming smile you deserve. Your dentist in Billericay can help you improve your self-esteem and find comfort in chewing and eating again with the use of dentures. It may take up to two months to have dentures tailored to your individual needs, so get started on the journey to an improved you today by speaking with your dentist. Call 01245 268 494 for a free consultation at Advance Dental Clinic in Chelmsford.

Sets of false teeth have long been employed by humans suffering from multiple tooth loss. They have come to be known as dentures and have solved the problem of having teeth for a great many people. They still don’t enjoy a terrific reputation though but this is something that is changing thanks to the advances in denture technology that are making them a more attractive option for people without teeth.

Eating and drinking, let alone talking, become real challenges if you have lost your teeth. Dentures are the easy and quick solution to this and can often be made for you relatively quickly in the event of sudden tooth loss. Your dentist will make a set of dentures that is tailored for the shape of your gums so that it fits comfortably in your mouth.

In the past dentures tended to come in the same shape no matter who was wearing them because they were made en masse. That is why they had a greater tendency to slip out during eating speech. When they are made for your mouth they are more likely to stay in place.

The materials that are now being used in denture construction allows the wearer to have a much more comfortable experience and wearers are reporting much less of a problem with friction. Dentures can also be worn as a temporary measure. If you are considering taking the big step of having dental implants placed then you will need to wear something in the mean time so that you can still eat and talk with ease. Dentures are a convenient and affordable way of doing so and your dentist in the Chelmsford area will be happy to advise you about the procedures involved with dentures. Call 01245 268 494 for a free consultation at Advance Dental Clinic in Chelmsford.

You know, it really isn’t the end of the road if you have to wear dentures. In fact, if you care to take at look at what’s on offer nowadays in Chelmsford, you may be in for a pleasant surprise. Finally, dentures are having a bit of thought put behind them and how they are made. Hard un-wearable plastic teeth are giving way to a new range of materials that are softer, easier to wear and that actually look like teeth! Depending of the type of dentures you have to wear, partial or full, they fit better in the mouth and adhere to the gums a lot better than ever before. Modern dentists try to save teeth these days, rather than pull them out, so if you have had to have a lot of teeth removed for whatever reason, some are kept where possible, to attach partial dentures too to give you and your look a more natural feel. Of course the greatest advancement for denture wearers is the mini-implant. 5-8 of these can located in the jaws in one sitting and once in place, your new, adjusted dentures will simply click onto the implants to hold them in your mouth. And believe it or not, they won’t be falling out of your mouth over lunch or during conversation. This is a major problem eradicated for denture wearers. Shop around and see what’s on offer. Call 01245 268 494 for a free consultation at Advance Dental Clinic in Chelmsford.

Cosmetic dentistry is a little bit like modern cooking that you see on the TV; everyone is thinking ‘oh I like that, wonder if I can get it around here?’. Thing is, that philosophy is starting to reach small towns like Billericay as the demand for the latest ‘must haves’ come into the rural areas of England. For instance, just take a look in the chemists and you will find shelves full of the latest home bleaching kits and superb new whitening toothpastes that are in vogue right now. Dentists have also had to catch up with the latest crazes in cosmetic dentistry and offer now everything that you see advertised, just to make you look as good as the person advertising it! Keeping to the theme of teeth whitening, most dentists will offer you the joys of laser whitening, guaranteed to get you the look you want in an hour and all for under a hundred quid. They can also measure you up with the latest home bleaching systems available. Of course, they still have the ‘old’ aces up their sleeves, such as cosmetic bonding, veneers, Lumineers and crowns, whilst having a couple of ‘new’ aces too, namely in the form of modern dentures and implant technology. But before you jump into the intoxicating world of cosmetic dentistry, always check with your dentist for your suitability of these treatments before taking the plunge. Call 01245 268 494 for a free consultation at Advance Dental Clinic in Chelmsford.

When mini-implants first came on the dental scene, they were generally used as a temporary device to settle the mouth and allow the gums to heal before the larger cousin could be fitted. However, being a third of the price and just as durable, they soon found a use of their own and are used all around Colchester in a varying number of dental procedures. Unlike their bigger relative, they are a lot easier to fit into the jaw. In fact, with modern laser surgery, they can be fitted and used in the same day. Before mini-implants, fixings such as bridges and dentures were a tad fragile in the mouth, seeing as they are both exposed to the normal pressures that the mouth goes through when chewing and biting. Both relied on adhesives to keep them in place. When it comes to dentures especially, these were a constant threat to the wearer as they were always liable to fall out at the most inappropriate times, i.e. when eating a hearty meal. Mini implants have all but put a halt to those problems. Aside from using cement to secure a bridge, a mini-implant can also click it into place for extra security. But it’s their use with dentures that they have proven their worth. Along with more finite materials used in the manufacture of dentures and the adhesives available, dentures can now also be held into place with mini-implants that hold the dentures true and firm against the gums, rewarding the wearer of modern dentures a quality and freedom of lifestyle un-afforded to previous generations. Call 01245 268 494 for a free consultation at Advance Dental Clinic in Chelmsford.

You probably never expected to lose your teeth, but unfortunately it can happen to anyone. It is more likely in the elderly but a major accident affecting someone younger can leave them without teeth too. It is perhaps stating the obvious to say that not having any teeth can be rather inconvenient but just imagine trying to chew your meal without any teeth to help you. It has a big impact on your speech as well, given that your tongue works with your teeth to produce certain sounds which make up syllables. All in all, you will need to replace your teeth with something if you have lost them.

There are a number of options for patients who need to replace their teeth. Many people are increasingly going for dental implants but the surgery is invasive. It is a permanent solution but the surgery is too much for some to contemplate. You might have a negative stereotype of dentures but advances in the way they are produced might just make you feel differently about them.

For one thing they are far comfortable than they used to be thanks to advances in the industry. The new materials which are used in making dentures allow for friction free wear and it also means that are rather more durable too. In the past dentures would wear out a lot quicker and the wearer would have to have them replaced with greater frequency.

Dentures actually represent the ideal solution if you have yet to make up your mind about what you are going to do in the longer term about your lost teeth. You can always opt for dental implants or something of the sort at a later date. Your Chelmsford dentist will be able to guide you every step of the way in terms of your decision making process. Call 01245 268 494 for a free consultation at Advance Dental Clinic in Chelmsford.

It’s a big crossroads in your life when you have the bombshell dropped, that you have to lose some, or perish the thought, all of your teeth in Basildon. But other than having dentures fitted to maintain the regular health of your mouth, they can help you retain a certain level of shape to your face, whilst giving you back some of your self confidence you may have lost when you first heard the shocking news. A bad bite or occlusion in the mouth can cause problems to the jaw, sinuses and ears, promote headaches and place unnecessary stresses on the neck and upper back. With the teeth gone, these dangers become more prevalent, so having dentures not only prevents these problems, they also spread the chewing forces on the gums- keeping them healthy. Visually, losing teeth can affect the shape of the face and age you overnight; dentures will prevent premature sagging and ageing, that would otherwise happen overnight. Dentures have a poor track record historically. Often poorly fitting and difficult to prevent from falling out, they can have a pretty damaging affect on the psyche, socially and personally. However, dentures have moved on from these horror days. The materials have become softer, look more natural and bond to the mouth far better than they ever did. Advanced adhesives and the introduction of mini implants to lock the dentures in place, have virtually eliminated the chances of them moving around or falling out. Good dentures are worth investing in, not only for all the above reasons, but also for you’re your self esteem and the quality of life that they allow you maintain. Call 01245 268 494 for a free consultation at Advance Dental Clinic in Chelmsford.

Dental implants are now recognized as the real future of teeth replacement. No longer do you have to live with the shadow of dentures or partial dentures hanging over you. Once, implants used to be out of the price range of most of us living in Harlow, and dentures were the only option. But advances in micro surgery have radically changed all that- implants have become common place and hence, prices have become more competitive; what with price plans and access to treatments, implants are available to everyone and the more preferred choice to dentures. Having teeth replaced not only keeps the face aesthetically youthful and prevents it from drooping; there are a lot of health implications at stake. Having teeth, retains a healthy ‘bite in the mouth, or the occlusion, that prevents damage to the neck, head and shoulders, and if only one tooth, or a couple of teeth are lost, getting a replacement can stop movement to the remaining teeth and further problems such as gum disease setting in. An implant is for life and as strong as the root they replace and a lot less vulnerable to disease and infection. Modern surgical techniques have brought down treatment and healing times and the new teeth that are fitted onto the implants, more alluring than the teeth that were there before. If however, you already have dentures that keep moving around in the mouth, mini implants that can be fitted in a day, can be used to lock them in securely. Implants can improve your quality of life that you may well have thought you’d lost with tooth loss. Call 01245 268 494 for a free consultation at Advance Dental Clinic in Chelmsford.

Eating, drinking and talking can be made so much more difficult if you have lost a tooth or teeth. A loss might make your cheeks sag, making you appear older than you are. This can lead to a loss of confidence in social occasions. Ask your Chelmsford dentist about how they can solve the problem of tooth loss by fitting dentures.

Dentures are specially designed so that they resemble the natural teeth that you have lost because of a disease which made them decay or as a result of an accident. They may come as a complete set if you have lost all of your teeth or partial dentures if you are only missing a few. Partial dentures are an important way of stopping your remaining teeth from shifting into the gaps that your missing teeth have left behind. Modern dentures are removable and more realistic and comfortable than ever before.

Non-removable solutions are available too in the form of durable and stable dental implants and fixed bridges. Advances in technology mean that Valplast cosmetic dentures are available which offer you more flexibility. Dentures come in a variety of different materials but are generally fabricated from acrylic resins.

Dentures can either be held in place naturally through the suction of your gums or via a daily-applied fixing agent. Mini-implants are relatively expensive but represent an option if you are worried about your dentures slipping and interfering with eating, drinking and talking as they hold them in place permanently by using a fixture in the jaw.

With good care your dentures can last a long time but it is likely they will need to altered in the long term. Ask your Chelmsford dentist for more information about dentures. Call 01245 268 494 for a free consultation at Advance Dental Clinic in Chelmsford.

It is vital that you replace a lost tooth for the ease of speaking eating and drinking that it will provide. Dental implants are a long term solution to this as they will restore the aesthetics of your mouth, allowing you to smile with confidence.

You may have lost a tooth because of a variety of reasons such as an accident or trauma. Poor oral hygiene can lead to a loss of teeth through decay and sometimes simply old age can bring tooth loss. Increasingly people are turning to dental implants instead of dentures or fixed bridges to restore lost teeth. Acting as a replacement for the root of your lost tooth, dental implants are made from titanium which is extremely durable. Ultimately these implants will fuse with the surrounding bone in a process known as osseointegration that will give the tooth a support which is stable.

Having assessed the area for debris or decay which may compromise the process, your dentist will take an xray or CT scan then make an incision in the jaw while you are under local anaesthetic. Into this incision the titanium implant will be installed and then the dentist will stitch the area back up, allowing you to undergo a process of healing during which you may have to wear a temporary replacement attached to the implant.

Dental implants offer a long –term solution to tooth loss and you can clean your replacement teeth just like you would a normal tooth. They are secure enough to last a lifetime providing you care for them as you do the rest of your mouth. Contact your Maldon dentist today and find out about a solution to tooth loss that is more practical than dentures and will allow you to smile, eat and drink with confidence and ease. Call 01245 268 494 for a free consultation at Advance Dental Clinic in Chelmsford.