Category: Dental implants

If you decide to use dental implants to replace your missing teeth, you choose so much more than just a beautiful smile. Aura Dental in North West London offers a range of implant-based treatments, which can replace anything from one to all of your natural teeth – permanently.

Dental implants have numerous benefits when compared to both traditional dental bridgework and standard dentures. Of course, their permanence is a key factor, but another important point to consider is that implants are the only way that your dentist can replace the roots of missing teeth.

Our tooth roots help to keep our jaw bone dense and healthy as well as holding our teeth in position. When several or all of the natural teeth are missing the jaw bone will begin to resorb (shrink), which as well as leading to traditional dentures becoming loose can cause a prematurely aged appearance to the face by changing its structure and causing the skin around the jowls to sag.

There are two options for dental implants treatment at Aura Dental in North West London. The first is for patients who have lost a single tooth – for example, through dental trauma. In this situation, a single implant is placed and a crown is attached. Prices for this option begin at £2,300.

The second option at our North West London clinic is ideal for patients with multiple missing teeth, or those who have lost all the teeth in one jaw. In this scenario your dentist will place a series of dental implants and attach a bridge, with prices beginning at £2,750, depending on how many implants you need.

Unlike traditional dental bridgework, implant-retained bridges don’t need any support from adjacent teeth. They can also support more teeth – whilst a standard bridge will contain one or two teeth, an implant-retained bridge can replace all the teeth in one jaw.

At our North West London dental practice most people only need local anaesthesia for the placement of dental implants. However, for nervous patients we offer both dental hypnosis and conscious sedation, both of which can help you beat your fears for good.

Dental implants are an excellent long-term solution to tooth loss. Aura Dental in North West London offers implant treatment to replace one, some, or all of your natural teeth, providing an option that is as functional as it is aesthetically pleasing.

The problem with traditional tooth replacements – be they dentures or a bridge – is that they only replace the crown parts of lost teeth. Missing tooth roots lead to shrinkage of the jaw bone, which can make dentures loose and can change the appearance of your face, giving you a prematurely aged look.

Whilst sometimes called replacement teeth, dental implants are more accurately replacement tooth roots. They are placed in direct contact with your jaw bone in a minor oral surgical procedure, which our North West London dental practice is fully equipped to carry out under local anaesthetic or conscious sedation, depending on your preference.

Our North West London clinic also offers the services of a fully-qualified hypnotist for nervous patients. Hypnosis can help you to get any treatment required, and can also provide you with self-management techniques to keep you in good dental health going forward.

There are two options for implant-retained replacement teeth at Aura Dental in North West London. The first is a single implant and crown, whilst the second is a series of dental implants with an implant-retained bridge attached.

Unlike a standard dental bridge, which requires support from your other teeth, implant-retained bridgework relies solely on dental implants for support. Bridges supported by dental implants can also contain more false teeth – in fact, at our North West London practice we can replace a full jaw of teeth with a bridge attached to precisely placed and angled dental implants.

As soon as your dental implants are in place, the process of osseointegration begins, during which your implants form a strong bond with your jaw bone. After this healing period is complete, your North West London implant dentist will attach your permanent new teeth.

New teeth attached to dental implants enable you to:

1. Eat whatever you like
2. Speak clearly and confidently
3. Enjoy an active social life, with no worries about slipping dentures.

By choosing dental implants, you could choose to end your denture worries for good. Aura Dental in North West London offers a range of implant treatments, designed to replace anything from one to all of your natural teeth with unrivalled functionality and aesthetic appeal.

Whilst modern dentures are more natural than their predecessors in terms of both appearance and function, nevertheless a lot of denture-wearers still experience issues with loose false teeth. This is at least in part caused by resorbtion (shrinkage) of the jaw bone, which can also be accompanied by gum recession.

Bone resorbtion happens when several or all of the natural tooth roots are missing from one or both jaws. As well as making your dentures loose, it can make future placement of dental implants more complex (although still achievable) and can even lead to changes in the entire structure of your face.

If you currently have ill-fitting dentures, you are probably well aware of the problems they can cause. These include:

• Difficulty eating solid foods, thus difficulty getting good nutrition
• Alteration of your speech
• Restrictions on your social life and increased anxiety caused by a fear your teeth might fall out.

At Aura Dental in North West London we can alleviate all of these problems with dental implants.

North West London dental implants for denture wearers

Dental implants are titanium tooth roots placed directly in contact with your jaw bone. Your North West London implant dentist can place your implants under local anaesthetic, oral or intravenous sedation, depending on your requirements.

In most cases, for denture wearers, between four and six dental implants per jaw is enough to support a full denture. We do also use implant-retained bridges at our North West London clinic; your dentist will talk you through your options during your dental implants consultation.

Dental implants require a few months to heal and integrate with your jaw before a permanent denture/bridge is attached. You should be able to wear your old dentures during healing, so won’t be left toothless, although you should avoid wearing them for the first couple of days.

If you have lost one or more teeth, dental implants may already be on your radar. They are a popular and permanent tooth replacement option and at North West London clinic Aura Dental, we can use them to replace one, some, or all of your natural teeth.

Dental implants might initially seem more expensive than other tooth replacements – think traditional dentures or bridges. However, at our North West London dental practice we believe that by choosing implants you are choosing to invest in you smile, and indeed in your future health and well-being.

We understand that choosing treatment with dental implants is a big decision, and you are likely to have many questions. Below are some common questions and answers on the subject of implants; if you still have any queries or concerns, get in touch with our North West London dental practice and we will be happy to help you.

How do dental implants work?

Dental implants replace the roots of any teeth you have lost. Small titanium screws that your dentist places in direct contact with your jaw bone in a small surgical procedure, they will anchor your new teeth firmly in place. At Aura Dental in North West London, we offer either a single implant with a crown attached, or multiple implants with a bridge attached.

Surgery? Does it hurt? And do I need to take time off work?

Implant placement won’t hurt at all – we offer local anaesthetic or sedation at our North West London clinic. Any post-operative discomfort or swelling is usually managed by over-the-counter painkillers. Many people return to work the very next day.

How long will my dental implants last?

Implants are designed as a permanent solution to tooth loss. With good aftercare and regular visits to the dentist and hygienist, your implants and the teeth attached should last for many years to come.

Can I have new teeth right away?

Dental implants need time to mesh with your jaw bone – a process called osseointegration. This takes a few months and will ensure your teeth have firm support. Temporary teeth are sometimes fitted during the healing period.

Thanks to dental implants, more people than ever before are enjoying a second chance at a healthy jaw of teeth. At Aura Dental in North London we offer two implant treatment options for patients with missing teeth: a single implant with a crown attached, or a series of implants with a bridge attached.

The first option is suitable for patients who have lost one tooth (or more than one tooth in different locations in the mouth) whilst the second option works for patients who have lost either several adjacent teeth, or all the teeth in one jaw. However many teeth you have lost, we invite you to join us at our North London dental practice for a consultation about dental implants.

The benefits of dental implants

Dental implants have several benefits when compared with traditional bridgework or dentures. One of the most important points to remember is that with implants, your dentist can permanently replace your teeth; with proper aftercare, implants and the restorations attached to them will last you many years.

Traditional dental bridges usually require crowns or wings to be placed on adjacent teeth for support, which can result in the loss of healthy tooth structure, and will put additional strain on these teeth. Implant-supported bridges require no work on surrounding teeth, meaning they stay strong and healthy.

Standard dentures have a habit of becoming loose, affecting your ability to eat and speak and also impacting negatively on your confidence. This is often caused by bone loss. Dental implants replace the roots of missing teeth, which helps to prevent bone loss, and holds your teeth firmly in place. This means you can speak clearly, eat what you like, and smile with confidence.

North London dental implants

When you come into our North London clinic for an implant consultation, your dentist will conduct a thorough clinical examination and will determine how many dental implants you will need. In most cases of multiple tooth replacement, you won’t need as many implants as teeth, because one dental implant can support several new teeth in bridge form.

Implants can be placed under local anaesthetic or sedation.

Dental implants are bionic tooth roots that your dentist can use to support permanent new teeth. At Aura Dental in North London, we offer two options for implant treatment: a single implant with a crown attached (£2300.00+) and a series of implants supporting an implant-retained bridge (£2750.00+).

There are many advantages to choosing dental implants to replace your missing teeth. Because they are the only permanent way that a dentist can do this, implants should be seen not just as an investment in your smile, but also as an investment in your future. If you have lost one or more of your natural teeth, we invite you to join us at our North London dental practice for a consultation with an implant dentist.

Whilst standard dentures and bridges replace the crowns of teeth, without anything to replace the tooth roots bone loss is a common consequence. This can result in sagging of the facial skin, a loss of shape around the lips, and difficulty in placing dental implants in the future. The gums have a tendency to recede, too.

Bone loss and gum recession are the primary reason that traditional dentures tend to get loose over the years. This can affect your ability to eat solid foods, to speak clearly, and can have a detrimental effect on your self-confidence.

At Aura Dental in North London, we can use dental implants to prevent these common denture worries. Because they are made from titanium, which supports bone growth, and because they are in direct contact with your jaw bone, implants actively prevent the issue of bone loss, ensuring that your new teeth will stay exactly where they should be.

Placement of dental implants involves minor oral surgery, carried out here at our North London dental practice. Most patients only require local anaesthetic for this operation. Your implants will heal and mesh with your jaw bone over the following couple of months, after which you will be called back to our North London practice so that your dentist can attach your permanent crown or bridge.

Dental implants are rapidly becoming one of the most popular ways to replace missing teeth. At Aura Dental in North London we think this is a good thing, and can replace one, some, or even all of your natural teeth with the help of implants.

Why you should replace missing teeth

Whatever way you choose to do it, every dentist will agree that missing teeth should be replaced – preferably sooner rather than later. As well as the obvious aesthetic issues that are raised when teeth are missing near the front of the mouth, particularly in the smile line, having missing teeth for any length of time can impact negatively on your dental and general health.

Additional strain is instantly put on your remaining teeth, which may also shift position into the gaps left behind, becoming crooked, more difficult to clean, even loose in the process. Depending on how many of your natural teeth are missing, your ability to eat a wide range of foods, and your ability to speak could even be affected. When the root parts of the teeth are missing, the jaw bone starts to shrink back, too, which can ultimately alter your whole facial structure (and make placing dental implants in the future more complex).

If you have lost one or more teeth, we invite you to join us at Aura Dental in North London for a consultation as soon as possible. Whether you choose to go down the root of dental implants or you opt for a traditional bridge or denture, it is always best to replace missing teeth.

Advantages of dental implants

At our North London clinic, we believe that dental implants have several advantages. These include the fact that they are the only way for a dentist to replace your tooth roots, helping preserve bone structure and anchoring your new teeth firmly in place.

With implants you can eat whatever you choose, smile and speak with confidence. They are in effect a second chance at a healthy jaw of teeth.

We offer one implant with a crown, or multiple implants with a bridge at our North London practice.

Dental implants are a great option for patients with one, some, or even all of their natural teeth missing. At Aura Dental in North London we offer a number of implant treatments, all designed to give you back not just your confidence to smile, but also the complete functionality of a jaw full of healthy teeth.

Why replacing missing teeth is important

Any dentist will tell you that it is important to replace missing teeth as soon as possible. At Aura Dental in North London, we believe that dental implants are often the best way to do this.

Teeth can be lost for many reasons, including gum disease, tooth decay, accident, and injury. Whatever the reason for your tooth loss, it is always advisable to replace them. If you fail to do so, remaining teeth can become crooked, tilted, and more difficult to keep clean as they shift into any gaps.

Your ability to bite and chew food may be affected, which can make it difficult to get good nutrition and can impact upon your general health. Add to that the fact your speech, your jaw bone density, and of course your confidence to smile can all be affected and you’ll see why replacing missing teeth is so important.

Dental implants in North London

Dental implants have numerous advantages over standard bridgework or dentures. They are the only permanent way your dentist can replace missing teeth, as well as being the most realistic-looking and acting option available.

We place dental implants under either local anaesthetic or sedation at our North London dental practice. Fear and phobia of the dentist is a common cause of tooth loss as people put off seeking routine treatment because they are scared.

At Aura Dental North London we empathise with nervous patients and will work with you to restore health and happiness to your smile. If you’ve lost teeth through fear of the dentist, dental implants placed under sedation can provide a second chance at healthy teeth.

Dental implants act as replacement tooth roots on to which new teeth are attached. At our North London clinic we offer implants with a crown or a bridge.

By using dental implants, a dentist can replace one, some, or even all of your natural teeth with a permanent, aesthetically pleasing, and functional solution. Contact North London clinic Aura Dental if you have a tooth or teeth that are missing or failing to learn more about how implant treatment can help you, restoring so much more than just your beautiful smile.

The advantages of dental implants

At our North London clinic, we are always keen to stress the importance of replacing any missing teeth you may have. Any dentist will tell you the same, and it’s about more than just aesthetic concerns (although having a gappy smile can negatively impact on your self-esteem).

When teeth are lost, your remaining teeth will likely move into any gaps, often becoming crooked and misaligned in the process, thus more difficult to clean. This can affect your ability to eat a full, healthy diet, as well as increasing your risk of further tooth loss because dental hygiene becomes more complicated with crooked teeth.

Dental implants have numerous advantages over traditional dentures and bridges. Implants are the only permanent way to replace missing teeth, and the only way a dentist can replace lost tooth roots. When the roots of the teeth are missing, you may experience bone resorbtion, which can make the placement of dental implants more complex, and can cause the skin around the jaws and jowls to sag.

New teeth secured to dental implants don’t just look natural, they act natural too. This means that you will face none of the dietary restrictions experienced by many traditional denture wearers, and will be able to speak, smile, and laugh with new-found confidence. For this reason, they are the tooth replacement solution of choice at Aura DentalNorth London.

North Londondental implants

At our North London clinic, your dentist can replace one missing tooth with a single implant and crown, or multiple/all missing teeth by using a series of dental implants and an implant-retained bridge.

Most people require only local anaesthetic for the placement of implants, and post-operative discomfort is easily managed with painkillers.

Dental implants have been designed to permanently replace natural teeth. At Aura DentalNorth London we see patients who have lost teeth for all manner of reasons, from accidents to gum disease, even just as part of the natural ageing process as the population in general lives longer. Our skilled implantology team have successfully used implants to restore not just the aesthetic beauty of their smile, but also full functionality to their jaw, enabling them to once again eat whatever they want.

Dental implants in North London

There are two options for patients interested in treatment with dental implants at our North London clinic: a single implant with a crown attached, or multiple implants with a bridge attached. Option one is ideal for patients with one missing tooth, whilst option two suits those who have lost several or all of their natural teeth.

Dental implants are the only way your dentist can replace lost tooth roots. They are small titanium posts or screws put directly into your jaw bone in a small operation. Most patients at our North Londondental practice require only a local anaesthetic for the implant placement procedure, because a great deal of detailed planning is undertaken beforehand so that your dentist can put your implants in exactly the right place to support your new teeth, whilst also avoiding nerves and other vital structures.

After a healing period, your new teeth are attached to abutments on top of your implants. Not only will they look like natural teeth, they will also function like them too, which means that you can eat, speak, smile, and laugh with confidence – and with no need to worry about your teeth falling out at an awkward moment.

We welcome new patients for consultations about dental implants at our North London clinic. Whatever the reason you have lost a tooth or teeth, we can help.