Can anyone have dental implants?
Dental implants are suitable for most adults who are in good general health and have healthy gums. They aren’t suitable for children and young people under 18 because the underlying bones are still growing.
Your dentist may not recommend dental implants if you:
⦁ Are a heavy smoker
⦁ Have had radiotherapy to your jaw area
⦁ Have diabetes which isn’t well-controlled
⦁ Suffer with severe ⦁ gum (periodontal) disease
However, each case is different. Tell your dentist about any medical problems you have, and they’ll let you know if implants are an option for you.
How will my dental implant be fitted?
Dental implants are usually fitted during two separate procedures; the first being to fit the implant itself into your jawbone, and then the second a few months later to fit the new tooth onto the implant.
You’ll usually be able to have the procedure in your dentist’s surgery, under local anaesthesia. Tell your dentist if you’re feeling particularly anxious about treatment, as they might be able to offer you a sedative to help you relax. Read more about the dental implant procedure.
Why should I consider an implant?
⦁ This treatment will completetly eliminate the need to have a denture and will provide you with the confidence you may have lost previously. You will no longer have to worry about the struggle to eat or ever have to remove a denture again.
⦁ Like a single tooth procedure, having multiple implants is just as painless and our team have a wealth of experience and have dealt with a number of cases, from minor to more complex procedures. Please feel free to contact us and ask us anything that may be concerning you. Our team is here to help.
⦁ Provide a strong and stable foundation for replacement teeth, which look, feel and function just like natural teeth.
⦁ Implants replace missing teeth while preserving the condition of healthy adjacent teeth.
⦁ Stimulate bone and gum tissue to provide an attractive and aesthetic smile
⦁ Ensuring you can eat, speak and smile with confidence.