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5 things you need to know about dental implants
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There are many reasons for choosing teeth implants. If you are considering getting dental implants done we believe that you must have many questions – especially if you want to be treated in a different country with a more competitive offer. To dispel your doubts here are some facts that you should know before choosing teeth implants abroad.
What is a dental implant?
A dental implant is a little screw installed into the bone and covered with a dental crown or dental bridge. Replacement teeth don’t differ from natural teeth at all – they feel, function and look the same way. This technique is available for both upper and lower jaws and is suitable when a patient has lost one as well as many teeth. Thanks to this kind of treatment facial integrity after losing a tooth may be preserved. It is also a good method to boost confidence and enjoy a good looking smile when it is not possible to achieve in any other way. More information about this kind of teeth reconstruction you will find on our website.
Who can be a candidate for dental implants?
Anyone who lost their tooth or teeth may take advantage of this type of treatment. The reasons of lacks in toothing are not important, but the more common of them are injuries and diseases. The key factor when choosing dental implants abroad is health therefore a dentist will expect you to present your medical health history.
Is this type of dental treatment inconvenient?
When you finally decide on teeth implants abroad you will want to be su
re that the final effect is worth your efforts. Medical Holidays Abroad want you to remember this time as a pleasurable first step to your new smile and we use all means that lead to your comfort such as anesthesia and patient sedation. On the other hand, we may try to convince you that this type of treatment is painless and totally comfortable for a patient, but if you are scared, you won’t believe us. This is why we always provide our patients with contact details to our previous patients. It is the only way to dispel one’s doubts, as a real success story is always more convincing than any, even the most gentle, doctor’s confirmation.
How long will the procedure last?
Dental treatment is divided into two stages. The first of them is implementation and the second is placing crowns. Between these two things there is a recovery time that lasts from 3 to 6 months and is dependent on the individual situation. However, it doesn’t mean that you will be forced to live without teeth for 3 or more months. Our experts offer you temporary crowns and bridges for your daily comfort.
Why choose implants abroad?
Getting dental implants abroad can change your life in many ways, but what’s the most important: simple daily things such as chewing or smiling will stop being problematic. People with teeth implants are not affected by any type of discomfort and function like people with natural toothing. Implants also protect the natural structure of jaw that could be disturbed when missing a tooth or multiple teeth for a long time. However, the biggest advantage of getting implants abroad is the fact that we can offer you treatment in the best world clinics at affordable prices.
Celebrities and their dental stories
Many celebrities, just like any one of us, were not born with perfect, white smile. They may have the inborn talent and skill, but straight, gleaming teeth are often a matter of lottery – you either get it or you don’t and unfortunately there’s nobody to blame.
However, when it comes to celebrities, their teeth are an integral part of their job – it represents them. In interviews, photo shoots, films, basically anywhere they appear they have to look good for their fans and paparazzi. Can you imagine a famous singer with crooked, yellowish teeth? Me neither.
There are many famous people who underwent cosmetic dentistry. Some of the differences are quite shocking and it seems pretty amazing what dentists can actually achieve. It also shows how a simple procedure may greatly change the smile, face and overall look. Celebrities are the ones who most strongly are aware of the importance of pearly white, “Hollywood” smile!
Here are some examples of those well-known people who underwent dental transformation:
Nicolas Cage
That’s an example of a great actor who was willing to sacrifice some of his teeth for a role in a film (“Bird”, 1984) as he had to have a few teeth pulled out. Of course, afterwards he realised that, due to his profession, he had to quickly improve the look of his teeth so he opted for gleaming white veneers. You can definitely tell the difference!
Tom Cruise
He’s one of the most popular Hollywood actors, best know for his hits “Top Gun” and “Mission Impossible”. Mr Cruise was more than unlucky with his teeth – they were very crooked and discoloured. The before-after photos we can see now are shocking, especially to think that such a ladies’ man had such bad teeth when he was younger. Apparently, his teeth required not only straightening, but also whitening and later also veneers.
Cher Lloyd
Famous from the British singing programme “X Factor”, Cher Lloyd became known for her lovely voice and pretty face. However, her biggest complex was her teeth, especially the gap in the front. Soon with gaining popularity she could afford excellent treatment which eliminated all her problems and gave her teeth any other girl can be jealous of!
George Clooney
It is common knowledge to anyone who follows celebrity gossip that Mr Clooney regularly grinds his teeth because of the amount of stress and pressure he is under. Although he doesn’t have any major problems with the teeth themselves, the grinding means that he has to opt for veneers regularly. It does make us wonder what makes such a gorgeous man so stressed out…?
Victoria Beckham
Everyone knows “Posh Spice” and her love for glamorous outfits and fashion. However, not everyone knows that her teeth used to be far from perfect. Over time, she got rid of the wide gaps and improved their overall look when she became the most popular member of Spice Girls in the 1990s.
Celine Dion
A woman with excellent, stunning voice which unfortunately couldn’t be said about her teeth, at least at the beginning of her career. She decided to undergo some cosmetic dentistry to make her teeth look smaller, whiter and worthy of a world-class singer.
Mike Tyson
Boxers may not be typical types of celebrities but they are still public figures who are especially prone to losing teeth due to their job. Unfortunately he suffered exactly that and replaced the gaps with gold crowns first of all. After some time, he decided to change them for porcelain veneers to make them look slightly smaller and better.
Catherina Zeta-Jones
The Oscar-winner Zeta-Jones used to be teased at school due to crooked teeth which is hard to believe now, considering her stunning beauty and great talent. She used to wear braces as a teenager, but what really helped her improve her teeth was the cosmetic treatment she had as an adult. This is almost like the modern version of the ugly duckling!
Morgan Freeman
The star of “Shawshank Redemption”, “Seven” and “The Bucket List”, like many other people, suffered from teeth deterioriation with age. They became more yellowish and not very representative. Mr Freeman decided to have them nicely whitened and he also decided to eliminate the gap which he had in the front – as you can see, his cosmetic dentist took care of all that!
Cheryl Cole
It’s hard to believe that Cheryl Cole’s teeth weren’t always so straight and gleaming white. Becoming one of the judges of the popular show “X Factor”, she decided to improve her teeth. Her teeth were no longer pointed and long, they gained an even, straight line and pearly white, hollywood shine!
Dental treatments most popular among celebrities:
Veneers
This is a dental procedure connected with the popular phrase “hollywood smile”. Veneers are simply small, thin layers in a shape of a false nail, usually made from porcelain. They can cover discoloured, chipped or crooked teeth and fill gaps between teeth as well!
They provide quick and effective results, completely renewing your teeth and improving your smile.
Crowns and bridges
Ideal option for chipped and crooked teeth. Crowns are artificial teeth which are individually made to fit in the gap, and to resemble natural teeth colour so they wouldn’t stand out among the rest. Crowns are made from different materials, usually porcelain or ceramic as they are durable and white; because of that, crowns are one of the most popular dental solutions.
Dental implants
Dental implants are practically very small screws which substitute the root of a tooth. They provide an excellent and long-lasting solution for replacing one or even several teeth. Crowns or bridges are fitted on such implants at a later date.
Teeth whitening
Probably most common procedure, not only among famous people. It’s an easy and affordable type of treatment providing excellent results. Let your teeth shine!
Do you think that cosmetic treatment is unreachable for you? Well, don’t think that! Such treatment is more affordable than you might think and it’s accesible to anyone, not just celebrities. Healthy, straight, white-looking teeth should be everyone’s priority to feel and look good. We all deserve a bit of luxury, right?