At Clapham South Dental Centre, we believe that having a healthy and happy smile is really important for your wellbeing. We have a keen interest in ensuring that our patients receive the individualised care that they need to make the most of their treatment plans. Our dentist, Dr Aussia, has taken a great interest in dental implants Clapham since 2011, when he completed additional training in this field, and he is also a member of the Association of Dental Implantology. Dr Aussia believes that dental implants can provide a convenient, reliable and comfortable solution to replacing missing teeth. While dentures, crowns and bridges are viable treatment options, dental implants Clapham enable these replacement teeth to be fitted permanently in the mouth, just like natural teeth. Aesthetically, you can have a beautiful smile, and it will be able to function like a natural smile as well.

How they work

Dental implants Clapham involve having metal screws attached to your jawbone, where you have missing teeth and it is to these screws that the replacement teeth can then be fitted. The screws shouldn’t loosen at all, because the gums will heal around them. You will need to have temporary replacement teeth attached to the screws, whilst the gums are healing and then you will be able to have the permanent replacement teeth placed. Crowns are typically used for single tooth replacements and a bridge is used for several teeth. Dentures can be used for a whole set of teeth that need replacing.

Does it involve surgery?

Having dental implants sounds like it would require general anaesthetic and a lot of recovery time, however, you will only need local anaesthetic to ensure that you don’t feel any pain during the procedure. After the appointment, you will need a few weeks for your gums to heal, before the second appointment to have your permanent replacement teeth fitted. However, you should be comfortable during this period after the first few days, during which time you should be able to control any pain with regular over-the-counter remedies, such as paracetamol. The benefits of having dental implants certainly make the healing process worthwhile!

What are the benefits of dental implants?

Having dental implants will allow your smile to look completely natural. Replacement teeth are made to complement you and any remaining natural teeth that you have. However, having the replacement teeth fitted permanently means that you can continue to eat normally and you won’t need to avoid chewy or hard foods, or worry about them loosening while you talk. They should also last a very long time if you take care of them and that’s easy when all you need to do is brush and floss, as well as visit us for your routine dental check-ups. Dental implants could also help you to look younger as well. When you have gaps in your smile, your face can become shrunken, which can cause ageing. By replacing the missing teeth, however, this can help you to look more youthful as your face gains its structure again, allowing the skin to relax. The benefits of dental implants provide a natural looking smile that functions like a natural smile too. Why wouldn’t you want to save face and go for it?!