Once you have lost a tooth, you will begin to lose bone and surrounding gum tissue from where the tooth once was. This can cause the lips, cheeks and jawbone to collapse inwards giving your face a sunken appearance.

The surrounding teeth also have a tendency to move into the space of the missing tooth, causing spaces between other teeth and more areas in which food can become trapped

The sooner this is treated the less bone you are likely to lose and the less likely your teeth are to move.

These are titanium screws that are fixed into the jaw, and a dental crown is fixed on top of the implant to provide a natural-looking tooth replacement.

The entire procedure is carried out under local anaesthetic, the area is numb and no pain should be felt during the procedure. Post operatively it is normal to feel some discomfort, however, this can normally be dealt with via over the counter medication.

As dentistry has evolved, so has our ability to place implants in patients who lack bone. We do this by carrying out bone grafting procedures. Bone grafting procedures have enabled our patients who lack bone to now have implants placed.

While your implant heals you will be provided with either a temporary denture or a bridge that stick onto the back of the adjacent teeth.

You should treat your dental implant how you would treat your normal teeth. Keep them clean, brush2x a day and clean interdentally, using either floss, interdental brushes or a Waterpik. It is important that you see the dental hygienist every 6 months for your teeth to be cleaned and your dentist every 6-12 months for a check-up.

At Windsor Dental Leicester we charge £2500 for our dental implants. This will include all appointments and no hidden charges.