At Harley Street Dental Clinic, we know that preparation is one of the most important factors when it comes to any dental treatment. When you know what to expect, you can make an informed choice about going ahead. Just the act of making that choice with realistic expectations and accurate information, can offer you an empowering boost that sees you through any difficult bits.
When you have your teeth replaced with dental implants in London at Harley Street Dental Clinic, we talk to you about any challenges you are likely to face. Each patient is different, and you may have specific lifestyle factors that will change the course of your treatment. We can talk to you about these when you have had your first consultation with us. Some common challenges and what we do to tackle them are:
- Insufficient jawbone density – this is common, especially in people who have had missing teeth for a while already. We can explore different solutions, such as using implants that are angled to take advantage of the jawbone that you do have. You may also be able to have shallower dental implants that are designed to retain removable dentures. A bone graft is also an option for some patients. This is where we get bone from an external source and add it to the material of your jawbone. After a few months, it becomes part of the structure of your jaw and provides a better site for anchoring your new teeth;
- Discomfort – fitting dental implants in London should be pain free. This is because we numb the area before we begin. However, afterwards, once the anaesthetic has worn off, you might experience some soreness, bruising or light bleeding. We can give you advice on how to soothe this. It should not last too long and we will let you know what is normal and what is a cause for concern. You can always call Harley Street Dental Clinic for support if you are worried;
- Failure – the rate of failure for dental implants is very low. Less than 5% of patients with normal circumstances experience any difficulty. We keep a close eye on your progress when you have dental implants with us.