Losing teeth changes more than your smile. The bone under a gap slowly dissolves, the face loses support and can look older and more lined, and the teeth that remain take all the force of chewing. Once enough teeth are missing, it gets harder to eat well, and that can affect your general health.
Why teeth are lost
- Not brushing and flossing every day, which leads to decay and gum disease
- A diet high in sugar, carbohydrates and acid
- Grinding your teeth, smoking or chewing tobacco, all of which make gum disease worse
- Fear of the dentist, so problems go unchecked even when a tooth aches
What an implant is
An implant is a titanium screw placed in the jawbone to replace the root of a lost tooth. The bone fuses with it, making a secure base for a crown. The crown is made from impressions of your own teeth, so it looks natural and fits in with them.
We consider implants the best and most comfortable replacement for natural teeth. With an implant you can:
- chew properly again
- slow or prevent bone loss
- eat what you like, with no worry about slipping
- keep your teeth clean more easily
- look better and feel more confident
They are convenient, comfortable and long-lasting.
All in one place
Your whole treatment happens at our implant centre, from the first consultation and diagnosis through to fitting the crown.
