Dental implants are a reliable, long-term solution for replacing missing teeth, helping you smile, eat and speak with confidence again.
Treatment involves placing a small titanium post into the jawbone that acts as a secure replacement root, providing strong support for a new tooth.
Once healed, a carefully designed crown or restoration is fitted on top. The result looks and feels natural, blending seamlessly with your smile. In fact, most people won’t notice you’ve had treatment at all - unless you choose to tell them!
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Dental implants suit many people, including those who:
Have one or more missing teeth
Wear loose or uncomfortable dentures
Have teeth that are no longer restorable
Want a fixed, natural-feeling solution
Your dentist will carry out a thorough assessment and talk through all suitable options during your consultation, so you feel informed and confident about your choices.
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Fixed and secureDental implants stay firmly in place, with no slipping or movement, so your smile feels stable and reliable day to day.
Eat and speak with confidenceEnjoy the foods you love again. Implants support comfortable chewing and clear speech, helping everything feel natural.
Natural look and feelEach implant is designed to blend seamlessly with your smile, restoring missing teeth with a discreet, lifelike result that looks and functions like your own.
Support easier oral hygieneA fixed, natural tooth structure makes brushing and cleaning simpler, with fewer areas for food and plaque to build up.
Protect jawbone and facial shapeDental implants help maintain jawbone strength and facial structure, supporting a more youthful appearance following tooth loss or extraction.
✓Comprehensive consultation and assessment
✓Advanced digital planning for accuracy and comfort
✓Clear explanations at every stage
✓Gentle expert-led care, with sedation support available
✓Transparent fees and flexible finance options
If you live in Croydon or nearby areas such as Addiscombe, Shirley or Purley, our team is here to help you explore your options in a relaxed, supportive setting.
book a free consultationSimply put, it is a way of replacing a tooth, that is fixed in place so that it looks and feels very similar to a normal tooth.
The dental implant process usually takes around 3 months. At the beginning the implant below the gum is placed and allowed to integrate for 12 weeks, before the implant crown is attached to it.
It is important to remember that the timing can vary, sometimes it can take longer if the area needs to be strengthened first, or if more healing time is needed. This will always be discussed prior to starting treatment.
Many patients who have dental implant treatment say that it is no different and sometimes easier than having other forms of dental treatment done. This is because it is usually carried out under local anaesthetic while you are awake, much like any other form of dental treatment. It is a careful process and we stop regularly to carry out checks - during this time you can close and rest, making it more comfortable.
Most people describe dental implant treatment as more comfortable than expected. You’ll be fully numbed during the procedure using local anaesthetic which is the safest and quickest way to make sure patients do not feel any discomfort during the treatment. You may notice some pressure or vibration, similar to having a filling or extraction.
After the appointment, it’s normal to feel mild soreness, swelling or tenderness for a few days, which settles as the area heals. Many patients are back to their usual daily routine the same day or the day after, with over-the-counter pain relief usually enough to keep you comfortable. We’ll give you clear advice on how to look after the area at home as well as managing any discomfort.
If you have treatment at our Croydon dental practice, your dentist will check in with you, make sure you’re healing well and answer any questions. If anything feels unusual or you’re worried about your symptoms, you can contact us for support and guidance.
A dental implant is made up of two parts - the part placed below the gum and the part which is visible above the gum. The part below the gum is known as the implant, it is made of titanium and acts as the foundation. The part above the gum is known as the implant crown and is made of toughened porcelain - this is what will look and feel like a normal tooth.
The majority of patients seen can have dental implants carried out. A common misconception by patients is that they are not suitable to have them done. Sometimes there are factors such as timing or medication that need to be considered, however during the consultation visit this can be discussed in more detail.
It is now prevalent more than ever in the UK with many more patients seeking to have them done. The biggest barrier being that patients do not know enough about them, which is why an initial consultation is a great idea to find out more.
Absolutely - the three alternatives to having dental implant treatment are to have a denture, a bridge or to have no replacement at all. Each option has its own benefits and drawbacks, which will be discussed prior to having treatment so that you can make an informed decision.
Dental implants suit many people with missing or failing teeth, so your dentist will assess your oral health and talk through suitable options during your consultation.
Dental implants are cared for in the same way as natural teeth, with daily brushing, good oral hygiene and regular dental visits supporting long-term health.
Dental implants are designed to blend seamlessly with your smile, with restorations carefully matched to look and feel like natural teeth.
