You are likely to have heard the buzz about oral implants.

A long term solution to missing teeth, implants have taken the cosmetic dental world by storm, with more dental patients than ever having them fitted. And it is easy to see why.

Long-lasting, hardy, natural appearance combined with a stronger bite, what else could you want in a dental prosthesis?

However, like most things that are new, it is likely that you have also read some tall tales about oral implants, which have deterred you from approaching your dentist about them.

If you want to have implants fitted but are worried about these myths, come to us. Our team at Clapham South Dental can set the record straight in relation to dental implants in Clapham, ensuring that you are well informed about this procedure and feel comfortable having implants fitted.

But what are some of the more persistent myths surrounding dental implants in Clapham? Read on to find out.

Oral implants are really painful

It is easy to see where this myth came from.

Rest assured that when you come to us for dental implants in Clapham, you will be completely numbed before we begin fitting the implants into your jaw bone.

While pain is subjective, many patients have compared the sensation to a dental extraction; therefore, any discomfort should be easily managed with over the counter painkillers. If you become concerned about the amount of pain you are experiencing, you should contact us as soon as you can.

Oral implants look really fake

False teeth or prosthetics don’t have to look false and with the improvements in dental technology, it is not a very difficult thing to achieve.

The prosthetic teeth fitted to an implant will have been colour, shape, and size-matched to any remaining natural teeth that you have. Simply put, any teeth you have attached to an implant will not look fake. If you have no remaining natural teeth, if you have any old photographs of your smile, show them to our dental team and we will try our hardest to give you that smile back!

Oral implants are too pricey

The price tag affixed to oral implants can leave many dental patients feeling dizzy.

However, at Clapham South Dental, we are proud to be able to offer our oral implant patients an affordable payment plan to help spread the cost of treatment.

Oral implants require a lot of extra care

Aside from an initial set of follow-up appointments to check for infection, oral implants can be treated the same as natural teeth. Just brush, floss and attend dental check-ups twice a year!

Oral implants cause infections in your jaw

Yikes, what an off-putting myth!

Oral implants, if fitted by a qualified and experienced implant dentist, should not cause any infections in your jaw or elsewhere. If you are concerned about an infection post-fitting, contact a member of our team immediately.