Dental implants in St John’s Wood: the reasons why

Why might you need to get dental implants in St John’s Wood? While our image of the toothless may be of people in the older age category, or those who’ve had a rough life, there are many reasons why we lose teeth.

One is gum disease. While most of us will get mild gum disease at some point in our lives, without proper care, maintenance and treatment, our gums can develop the advanced form of the illness. This causes the gum tissue around the tooth to recede, affecting the stability of the tooth, and in some cases causing it to fall out.

Gum disease happens for many reasons: it can be the result of taking certain medications, because of conditions such as heart disease and diabetes, diet and nutrition play a part, as do oral hygiene routines. Pregnant women are more likely to get gum disease, and lifestyle habits such as smoking can also affect the gums.

Some of us are unlucky enough to have a genetic pre-disposition to thin tooth enamel, meaning it’s more likely we’ll need to replace our teeth at some point. Age is another factor in tooth loss: like any body part, the process of living has its effect and over time teeth are worn down.

Though the young are not immune to the need for dental implants in St John’s Wood. Take those involved in contact sports – it’s not hard to get an elbow to the mouth in a rugby scrum or fall flat on your face while out on the BMX track. And tripping up and cracking or knocking out a tooth on a big night out is easily done.

Whatever your reason, if you’ve lost one, a few or all your teeth, dental implants in St John’s Wood can help you get back the look, feel and function of your natural set. Because implants replace the tooth root as well as the crown, full chewing power is restored and there’s no chance your teeth will slip out and embarrass you.

Talk to our implant dentists at Aura Dental today and find out if dental implants in St John’s Wood could be the way to restore your lost smile.