Are gaps ruining your smile?

Imagine being able to eat your favourite foods without having to think about it first. How would it feel to like what you see in the mirror and enjoy smiling freely? If these seem like distant memories then you may be suffering with the discomfort, inconvenience or unsightly appearance of missing teeth. This is often associated with ageing, but sometimes teeth do not develop or are lost due to accident or illness. Remaining teeth may also become unstable as they can tip or drift out of position. At Aura Dental, we have seen how many people have benefitted from having dental implants in St John’s Wood.

What are dental implants?

The implants themselves are small metal screws that are inserted into the jaw during a minor surgical procedure. This is carried out under local anaesthetic to ensure your comfort. As the jaw heals, the bones and blood vessels mesh around the implants to hold them firmly in place. When they are secure, usually after three to six months, the implants are used as a base for a single replacement tooth, a bridge of several teeth or a full set. For our patients in St John’s Wood, dental implants are a long-term investment because, if cared for correctly, they can last several decades.

Why are dental implants a better option?

When you have dental implants in St John’s Wood, you are choosing a secure, permanent solution that avoids the need for removeable appliances, which can restrict your diet, be unstable and need to be removed for cleaning. In St John’s Wood, dental implants have allowed so many people to live life to the full again, enjoying their favourite food and loving their smile. Eating a full diet is more nourishing and contributes to improved health overall. Another major advantage is that implants stimulate the bones of the jaw in the same way as natural teeth when you bite and chew. This avoids the tissues shrinking back as they do if you have gaps or use dentures.

Join our hundreds of satisfied patients in St John’s Wood. Dental implants could give you something to smile about and a healthier future.