Losing a tooth can be very upsetting. Even the thought of tooth loss can be scary and worrying, so if you are worried that you may have a wobbly tooth or your teeth do not feel as strong as they once did then you need to speak to us at Clapham South Dental Centre and book an appointment, so that we can carry out a thorough examination of your teeth and gums and identify any issues which may be affecting your dental health. It is important that you visit the dentist at least once every six months to prevent dental health complications. If you do not visit the dentist regularly then plaque and tartar build up on your teeth. This can damage your teeth and it can creep underneath your gum line to cause gum disease. By attacking the tooth and weakening your gum, plaque and tartar can cause your teeth to become wobbly and eventually fall out.

By visiting the dentist this can be prevented. We can help reverse the damage to your teeth if detected early on or if the tooth is damaged then we can restore it by carrying out a root canal treatment, covering your tooth with a cap or a crown so that it looks and feels like a strong natural tooth once again. If we detect gum disease early on this can also be reversed with good dental hygiene and an effective professional clean. If it has progressed we can carry out laser surgery and restore the health and function of your gums once more.

If you avoid the dentist altogether then you will lose your tooth and if you continue to avoid the dentist eventually you will end up with multiple missing teeth. You may even lose all of your teeth and become edentulous. If this is the case then here at Clapham South Dental Centre we are still here to help you. It does not matter how long you have avoided the dentist, we can put together an individually tailored treatment plan for you.

Dental implants

Whether you have one missing tooth or multiple missing teeth you need to speak to us and find out about replacing your missing teeth with dental implants Clapham. Dental implants Clapham can be used in adult patients of all ages. They are the gold standard in tooth replacement and they are designed to last for the rest of your life. This means dental implants Clapham are an excellent choice for young adults and those who have lost their teeth earlier than expected. You will have a replacement tooth for the rest of your life that will look and feel almost like your natural tooth. The implant itself is a small titanium screw that is fitted into your jaw. This is then fitted with a crown, a set of partial dentures or a full set of dentures depending on how many teeth you are replacing. The crown or dentures themselves will have to be replaced every 5 to 10 years or as necessary, however the implant will stay in place forever. Dental implants have a success rate of over 95% so by visiting the dentist regularly and looking after your teeth at home you can enjoy a beautiful smile for the rest of your life.