Injuries, accidents, ageing and oral disease can all contribute to an elevated risk of tooth loss. If you’ve lost a tooth or have a number of missing teeth, we have an extensive range of options to replace your teeth and restore your beautiful smile.
Our tooth replacement treatments include dentures, dental implants and dental bridges.
Dentures
Dentures are the longest-serving tooth replacement treatment. These sets of prosthetic teeth, which are made from acrylic and plastic, are a popular choice for replacing full sets of teeth, but can also be used as a substitute for a small number of teeth. In this case, a partial denture is used.Dentures are custom-made and can usually be fitted two weeks after the consultation. Dentures do last a long time, but may have to be adjusted or replaced as the shape of the mouth changes constantly and this means that the fit of the denture may need to be modified.
Dental implants
Dental implants offer patients with single or multiple missing teeth a long-term, highly effective solution. Implants are small titanium posts secured into openings in the jaw bone. They are able to integrate into the bone tissue to replace the tooth root and anchor the new restoration with incredible levels of stability. Implants are compatible with bridges, dentures and single crowns and are built to last a lifetime. They are more expensive than other treatments, but last a lot longer.
Dental bridges
Dental bridges are a popular solution for a single missing tooth. They are more affordable than dental implants and treatment usually only takes two sessions. Bridges are custom-made for the individual using precious metals or ceramics and made up of a false tooth anchored by a new crown on each side. Once a bridge is in place, it should last for around 10-15 years. For a natural look, we recommend porcelain bridges, as they match the colour of the natural teeth perfectly and therefore you can’t tell the difference between the false tooth and the rest of the teeth.
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