About this treatment
A missing or badly damaged tooth affects more than your smile. Chewing becomes harder, nearby teeth can shift into the gap and the jawbone slowly shrinks where a tooth is missing. Restoring teeth protects your bite and your long-term oral health.
Depending on your situation, we may recommend a crown to protect a weakened tooth, a bridge to fill a gap, or a dental implant: a small titanium post placed in the jaw that replaces the root and supports a natural-looking crown. Every option is explained clearly, with its advantages, timeline and cost.
What's included
- Durable crowns and bridges
- Dental implants
- Comfortable chewing again
Is this treatment for you?
Book a visit if you recognise one of these situations:
- One or more missing teeth
- A tooth that is cracked, heavily filled or weakened
- A tooth that has had root canal treatment
- Difficulty chewing or pain when biting
- A loose or uncomfortable denture
- Old crowns or bridges that need replacing
Benefits
Chew with confidence
Restored teeth let you enjoy all your food again, comfortably.
Natural appearance
Ceramic crowns are matched to the shape and shade of your own teeth.
Protects your jaw
Implants stimulate the bone like a natural root and help prevent bone loss.
Neighbouring teeth preserved
An implant replaces a tooth without needing to file down the teeth next to it.
How it works, step by step
- 1
Assessment and imaging
Examination and X-rays (and a 3D scan for implants) to check the bone and plan precisely.
- 2
Treatment plan
We compare the options with you — crown, bridge or implant — including timeline and cost.
- 3
Placement
The tooth is prepared or the implant is placed under local anaesthesia, with a temporary solution if needed.
- 4
Final restoration
Once healed, your custom crown or bridge is fitted and adjusted for a comfortable bite.
Aftercare and everyday tips
- Brush twice a day and clean under bridges and around implants with floss or interdental brushes
- After implant surgery, eat soft foods and avoid smoking while it heals
- Avoid biting very hard objects such as ice or nut shells
- Wear a night guard if you grind your teeth
- Have regular checkups so we can monitor gums and bone around your restorations
Frequently asked questions
Implant placement is done under local anaesthesia, so you shouldn't feel pain during the procedure. Afterwards, mild discomfort or swelling for a few days is normal and usually well controlled with simple painkillers.
Most adults with healthy gums and enough jawbone can have an implant. Heavy smoking, uncontrolled diabetes and some medical conditions can affect healing, so we review your health carefully during the assessment.
With good hygiene and regular checkups, implants can last for many years, often decades. Crowns and bridges typically last ten to fifteen years or more.
An implant replaces the tooth independently and preserves the neighbouring teeth and bone. A bridge is faster and needs no surgery but relies on the adjacent teeth for support. We help you choose based on your mouth, health and budget.
Usually not. When a front tooth is involved, we provide a temporary solution so you can smile and speak normally while the implant heals.
