Make missing teeth a thing of the past with our Dentist St John’s Wood

Missing teeth can have a significant impact on your daily life, your mental health and your overall well-being. There are different methods of replacing missing teeth, but the modern generation is always looking for comfort and convenience. Therefore there has been much research and development in dental prosthetics, especially in the field of dental implants. More and more people than ever before are replacing their missing teeth with dental implants. Dental implants have been available for more than half a century but it is only in the last few decades that it has seen a growth in popularity. Thanks to dental implants, missing teeth can be a thing of the past.

Dental implants for patients of all ages

If you have missing teeth whether as a result of poor oral hygiene, tooth decay, gum disease or because you have been in an accident, suffered from oral cancer or other diseases you can speak to our Dentist St John’s Wood and find out about having your missing teeth replaced. Dental implants are an excellent choice for tooth replacement. They can be carried out in patients of all ages and are just as effective and long-lasting in older age as they are in younger patients. They can bring many advantages to your daily life including improved mental health and well-being, a boost in self-confidence and a transformation to your overall appearance. Dental implants also restore your ability to bite and chew which means you can enjoy a healthy and varied diet. No one is too old or too young for dental implants; rather our dentist St. John’s Wood will carry out a thorough inspection of your teeth and gums making sure that there is sufficient space to hold the implant in place. This means you need a healthy jawbone and if not our dentist St. John’s Wood will talk to you about undergoing bone grafting so that there is sufficient bone for successful implant surgery.

It is estimated that approximately 10,000 dental implant surgeries are carried out every year in the UK with some people having multiple implants and others only needing a single implant to replace their missing teeth. With an excellent success rate of over 95%, it is the best method for replacing your missing teeth.

Dental implant surgery

If you require bone grafting then this will be carried out prior to the implant surgery, allowing the bone to heal. The surgery itself will be carried out under local anaesthetic and you will be given the option of sedation if necessary depending on your level of anxiety. It may take a few hours to carry out the surgery depending on how many implants you require. Once the implant is in place the healing process will begin. This can take several months and then this time the implant becomes embedded into the jawbone. Once the process is complete you can replace your missing tooth.

Speak to our dentist St John’s Wood here at Aura Dental and find out more about dental implants and replacing your missing teeth and see how it can transform your life for a happier and brighter future.