The Basics of Dental Bone Grafting: What It Is and How It Works If you’re considering Dental Implant surgery but don’t have the sufficient jawbone support necessary for this treatment, you may have heard about Bone Grafting. But what is it? Bone grafting is a surgical procedure that involves adding bone or a substitute…
The Role Of Good Health In Successful Dental Implant Treatment Dental Implants are an effective way of replacing missing, decaying or fractured teeth that give natural-looking, long-lasting results. They are a reliable and predictable treatment with a 95% success rate. We’ve successfully placed over 5,000 implants here at The Bristol Dental Practice and we…
Dentures vs. Dental Implants—What’s The Best Option For You? Have you recently lost some teeth? You may be wondering what options are available to replace them. The two most common treatments are Dentures and Dental Implants. Dentures are removable, artificial teeth made of acrylic or plastic. We tailor our dentures to comfortably fit your gum…
A youthful, symmetrical face is envied just as much as the perfect smile. However, if you’re missing some teeth, it can affect your appearance more than you realise. Besides a gap in your smile, missing teeth can weaken your jawbone, change your facial shape, and cause wrinkles. Recent studies show that ‘74% of British adults…
We’re sure you’ve seen same-day dental implants advertised online. Same-day implants have transformed the dental market, as you can leave the practice with a whole set of brand-new teeth in one visit. Until recently, the only option for replacing missing teeth was traditional implant methods requiring multiple appointments. But, same-day, also known as ‘All-On-Four‘ implants,…
We are one of the few dental practices to offer Intravenous (IV) sedation in our area, and it’s one of the things we do best. If you’re thinking about getting a dental implant for a missing tooth, but you’re apprehensive about the procedure, sedation can work wonders to help you feel relaxed, whilst also…
If you’re looking for the most enduring solution to tooth loss, you won’t find a better tooth replacement treatment than dental implants. Below, we’re exploring the characteristics that place implants in a league of their own, and discussing whether or not they can be a permanent solution to tooth loss. Are dental implants really…
If you’ve been researching tooth replacement solutions for one or more missing teeth, the chances are you’ll have come across dental implants. You’ll also likely have seen dental implants described as the best way to replace a missing tooth, but perhaps you’d like to know why they are considered this way. Today, we’re answering…
They say Rome wasn’t built in a day. Well, the same can be said when talking about dental implant-based treatments and the time frame needed to complete each case. Whilst dental implants might not be an overnight treatment journey, they are considered the best mode of tooth replacement available to patients at present. But…
Getting one or more dental implants has the potential to change your day-to-day life, your oral health and the aesthetic of your smile. However, there are things that can threaten a successful outcome when you’re getting a dental implant. Today, we’re talking principally about smoking and why it can affect the healing period and result…