Dental Implants

Simply treat your dental implant just like one of your natural teeth. Brush and floss with your other teeth to keep your mouth healthy and the gum surrounding your implant problem-free.

Dental implants are seen as superior in dental restoration, but there are some cases where an alternative is required. You could consider replacing your missing tooth with a bridge or partial denture, which are often more affordable but don’t have the same stability or durability. A bridge also requires the surrounding teeth to be trimmed and altered in order to be fitted. Another alternative is to do nothing and simply leave the gap in your teeth, but this can cause your remaining teeth to move out of position and require further treatment down the line.

We use local anaesthetic in every stage of your dental implant treatment to ensure you remain comfortable throughout. You won’t feel any pain during the procedure, but may experience some discomfort for the next few days as you heal. This can be managed by over-the-counter pain relief as advised by your dentist.

In some specific cases, dental implants can be placed on the day your natural tooth is removed. The temporary tooth is then immediately attached on top, ensuring you are never without teeth. Your final replacement tooth is then added at a later stage, once healing is complete.

Dental implants have the potential to last a lifetime, providing that they are looked after correctly. This includes taking care of your oral and general health, and visiting your dentist for regular check ups. The crown or bridge on top of the implant may need to be replaced due to natural wear and tear over time.

Yes, implants can be used effectively to replace a single missing tooth or multiple missing teeth. If you need to replace several teeth, we may suggest strategically-placed implants to support a fixed denture or bridge.

You shouldn’t find it hard to talk when you have dental implants fitted – in fact, it should actually be much easier! The implants are fused to your jawbone and securely support your teeth, so you should have no trouble speaking clearly and confidently. It’s often harder to talk with a gap in your teeth!

There has been a big increase in people looking to travel abroad for dental implants, believing they can save money or time. This is concerning, as problems are more likely to occur and dental implant treatment abroad does not include the same ongoing support and care that you get with treatment in the UK. What would happen if you had an emergency or your implant caused some problems a few months down the line?

By visiting a local dental practice, such as ours in Farnham, Surrey, you know that the local dentist is always going to be there and be held accountable to local people. This means you can be assured that your dental treatment is carried out by someone that cares about their reputation. Please talk to us for further information.