Missing teeth can have a negative impact on your appearance, self-confidence and overall health. Dental implants Clapham are a permanent solution that can help you regain your smile and improve your quality of life. At Clapham South Dental Centre, Dr Aussia is a member of the Association of Dental Implantology. He constantly keeps updated on the latest training in the field of dental implantology and he strives to deliver treatment in a caring and friendly environment here at the practice.

What are dental implants?

Dental implants Clapham are titanium screws that are surgically placed into the jawbone to replace missing tooth roots. Once the implant is in place, a crown, bridge, or denture can be attached to it to create a natural looking and functional tooth replacement.

How do dental implants work?

When a tooth is lost, the jawbone begins to deteriorate. Dental implants help to prevent this bone loss by providing a stable foundation for replacement teeth. The titanium implant is accepted by the body and fuses with the bone, creating a strong and durable anchor for the artificial tooth.

Advantages of dental implants

There are many advantages to choosing dental implants over other tooth replacement options, such as dentures or bridges. Firstly, dental implants are permanent and do not require adhesives or clasps. Dental implants Clapham should also look and feel like natural teeth, because they shouldn’t loosen at all. This means that they should also improve your ability to chew your food and to speak clearly. You won’t need to adapt your diet, avoiding hard or chewy foods, and you should be able to speak without worrying that others will find it difficult to follow what you are saying to them. A further health benefit of dental implants is the fact that they can help to prevent bone loss. If you leave your gums exposed by having gaps in your smile, this can eventually lead to the bone density lessening in your jawbone. By replacing your missing teeth, however, you are protecting your gums, jawbone and any remaining natural teeth you have from further complications. What’s more, dental implants can be used to replace a single tooth or multiple teeth.

How to get dental implants

The first step in getting dental implants is to book in for an initial consultation with our dentist here at Clapham South Dental Centre. Our dentist will assess your oral health and determine if you are a good candidate for the procedure. If you are, our friendly and professional dentist will then be able to create a treatment plan that is tailored to your specific needs.

The actual implant surgery is usually performed over a couple of appointments. During the first appointment, the dentist will make an incision in your gum and place the implant in the jawbone. The second appointment will be scheduled several weeks later, once the implant has had time to heal. During this appointment, we will then attach the crown, bridge, or denture to the implant. After the first appointment, you will have temporary replacement teeth attached, so you don’t need to worry about having gaps in your smile and screws on show!

So, if you are missing teeth, dental implants are a great option to consider. They are a permanent solution that can help you regain your smile and improve your quality of life, as long as you take care of them properly with regular cleaning and coming for routine check-ups. We look forward to exploring the treatment options with you and getting you on the road to having a fabulous smile that you should love forever!