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The effects of tooth loss are numerous and can be devastating. The loss of either a single tooth or total tooth loss can cause a lack of confidence and can affect every day life. People affected by tooth loss often find eating in public difficult and traumatic or are not confident about their smile.
When teeth are lost your jawbone actually shrinks away, and from scientific research we know that wearing dentures accelerates this process. This in turn affects the muscle tone to the face reducing bone support for the lips and cheeks eventually leading to a typical denture look as immortalised by famous cartoons, where the lips and lower part of the face have collapsed producing an ageing effect on the individual’s appearance.
Now implants can help denture wearers regain their lives and happiness.
Patients with implants can not only have their smile and facial contours restored but enjoy eating healthier foods such as fruit and more fibrous foods dramatically improving their diet and general health – especially in older age. Scientific studies have shown that poor eating, as with dentures, can lead to increased chance of gastro-intestinal problems in later life and increased need for medication. Dental implants can help with digestion by allowing you to chew all types of food properly for a balanced diet. Meals at restaurants and social occasions are no longer off limits as you can eat with total confidence
For more information see www.straumann.co.uk or www.adi.org.uk
