Dental Implants Kidderminster
Dental implants provide permanent solutions to missing teeth, giving you a natural-looking smile and full functionality, just like your real teeth. Whether you've lost a tooth due to injury, decay, or congenital conditions, dental implants can be the long-term answer you've been searching for. Unlike dentures, implants provide a stable, secure fit that doesn't slip or cause discomfort.
They also help to maintain your facial structure by stimulating the natural bone renewal process, preventing the bone loss that typically follows tooth loss. Plus, implants blend seamlessly with your existing teeth, giving you the confidence to smile, eat, and speak without worry.Ready to transform your smile? Discover how dental implants can benefit you today!
What Are the Benefits of Dental Implants?
Dental implants provide numerous benefits, including a natural look and feel that mimics real teeth. They offer a permanent solution for missing teeth, ensuring stability and functionality without the need for adhesives like dentures. Implants also prevent bone loss by stimulating the jawbone, which helps maintain your facial structure and overall oral health. Plus, with proper care, implants can last a lifetime, making them a cost-effective long-term investment.
How Can Dental Implants Help You?
Dental implants can transform your life by restoring your smile and confidence. They help improve your ability to eat and speak without discomfort or worry about slipping dentures. By replacing missing teeth with implants, you maintain the alignment of your natural teeth, preventing future dental issues. Additionally, implants support your overall oral health by reducing the risk of bone loss and preserving your jaw structure.
How Dental Implants Work?
Dental implants work by integrating a titanium post into the jawbone, serving as a sturdy root for a replacement tooth. This process begins with a consultation to assess your oral health and bone density. Once the implant is placed, it fuses with the bone over several months, creating a secure foundation. An abutment is then attached to the implant, allowing a crown, bridge, or denture to be securely fitted, providing a natural look and feel.Dental implants can transform your life by restoring your smile and confidence. They help improve your ability to eat and speak without discomfort or worry about slipping dentures. By replacing missing teeth with implants, you maintain the alignment of your natural teeth, preventing future dental issues. Additionally, implants support your overall oral health by reducing the risk of bone loss and preserving your jaw structure.
Dental Implant Process
A Step-by-Step Implant Journey
Step 1: Initial Consultation
This consultation is about us getting to know you and understanding your concerns and current situation and to see if implants are the right solution for you. We will discuss with you what Implant treatment entails and other treatment options that may be available for you.
Step 2: Clinical Assessment
At this appointment, we will take any x-rays needed, a 3D scan of your mouth may be recorded which allows us to precisely plan your treatment. A copy of your treatment plan will be sent to you including an estimate for the total cost of your treatment.
Step 3: Implant placement
If you are happy with all aspects of your treatment plan, we will book you an appointment to have your implant placed, this will be carried out within the practice, under local anaesthetic, should you require conscious sedation, we can arrange that for you.
Step 4: Construction of your final restoration
After the initial healing period, usually 3-6 months, we will expose the implant and place a healing abutment, we will then take an impression to get your final restoration made.
Step 5: Fit of your final restoration
The appointment that you have been waiting for, the fit of your new tooth or teeth.
Dental Implant FAQs
With proper care, dental implants can last a lifetime, although the crown on top may need replacement every 10-15 years.
Most patients experience minimal discomfort during the procedure, and pain can be managed with local anaesthesia and over-the-counter pain relief.
Good candidates are individuals with healthy gums, sufficient jawbone density, and a commitment to maintaining oral hygiene.
Recovery typically takes a few days to a week, though the full healing process for the bone can take several months.
Maintain implants by brushing and flossing regularly, and visiting your dentist for routine check-ups and cleanings.Can dental implants replace all my teeth? Yes, dental implants can be used for single, or multiple teeth replacements, or to secure dentures for a full-mouth restoration.
Implants offer a more permanent solution, feel more like natural teeth, and do not slip or require adhesives.
Dental implants are considered a safe and effective option for tooth replacement when performed by a qualified dentist.
Bone grafting or sinus lift procedures can often be performed to increase bone density and create a stable base for implants.
Costs vary depending on the number of implants and any additional procedures needed; a consultation can provide a personalised quote.
40 Years of Patient Focused Dental Care
Bewdley Dental Practice has been at the heart of the community for over 40 years, located in a quaint river-side town, we have built up a wonderful reputation focused around quality, trust and patient care.
A passionate, experienced and dedicated team
A warm welcome with a professional approach
Practice plans that offer benefits such as discounted treatments
Finance options to allow patients to spread the cost of treatments
FREE consultations for Dental Implants, Invisalign, Clear Aligners, Composite Bonding and Smile Makeovers.
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– Dog Lane car park
– Gardner’s Meadow car park
– Bewdley Medical Centre car park
– Red Thorn car park