In the long term, dental implants offer very good value for money, says Clapham dentist Jignesh Patel. When a patient loses a tooth, there are a number of factors that they may consider when deciding on the best way to…

This fast and (almost) permanent solution to missing teeth offers many benefits. First of all, we should probably clarify why we included ‘almost’ in the title of this blog post. Dental implants, when looked after correctly, have a very long…

Why you should replace lost teeth even if they’re not visible. Our back teeth come under a lot of pressure on a daily basis. Largely responsible for grinding and chewing our food, it is probably not surprising that damage to…

Things to consider when you need to replace missing teeth. When we lose a tooth or two, especially where it leaves a visible gap, we are almost certain to look at ways of replacing them. Whilst dentures and bridges are…

Looking at why more and more people are turning to implants. Although not the cheapest method of replacing a missing tooth, or teeth; an increasing number of patients at our Clapham practice, as elsewhere, are turning to dental implants when…

Why you shouldn’t consider an implant procedure abroad based on cost alone. There is no denying that dental implants are not a cheap option for replacing missing teeth. The materials used, and the extra skills and training that are required…

Common questions asked by our Clapham patients. With access to the internet, it is quite possible to find out anything that you want about dental implants treatment. Sometimes though, the information might be difficult to understand due to technical terminology…

Avoiding the need for bone grafts or sinus lifts prior to implant placement. Whilst most patients who opt for dental implants are able to have this procedure without the need for a bone graft or sinus lift, some patients, unfortunately,…

Same day dental implants as an alternative to dentures. We have all seen the comedy sketches or cartoons where a person sneezes and their set of dentures fly out across the room. In reality, of course, this extreme version never…

The “gold standard” way to replace missing teeth. The most common questions in the mind of patients are, what are dental implants and why would I choose them? Dental implantology is technique used to replace missing tooth. Our natural tooth…