Dental Implants in Loughborough

The answer is most probably yes — but your mouth needs to be healthy first.

Many people with missing teeth can be considered for dental implants, but suitability depends on factors including your oral health, the condition of your gums and the amount of available bone.

There are relatively few situations that make dental implants completely unsuitable. Some conditions, such as gum disease, don’t necessarily rule out implant treatment but will need to be brought under control first.

At your consultation, we’ll carefully assess your mouth and take any X-rays or scans that are appropriate. We can then explain whether implants are suitable for you and discuss the options available.

Dental implants are placed using local anaesthetic, and we also use a strong numbing gel beforehand to make getting numb as comfortable as possible. You should not feel pain during the procedure, although you may be aware of some pressure or movement.

We’re so committed to your comfort in the dental chair that treatment at Peacock is covered by our Pain-Free Guarantee — or your money back.*

Some soreness, swelling or discomfort afterwards is normal. We’ll explain what to expect, how to look after the area and what medication to take afterwards. Any post-treatment medication we provide is included in your treatment fee.

Most patients are pleasantly surprised by how little discomfort they experience following implant treatment.

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Yes! In fact, Peacock Dental Spa has been designed with nervous patients very much in mind.

We’re dedicated to caring for people who feel anxious about visiting the dentist. From the moment you arrive, you’ll notice that Peacock doesn’t look or feel like a typical dental practice. We offer complimentary comforts to help you relax, and we’ll take the time to understand what makes dental treatment difficult for you.

For patients who need a little more help, we can also provide dental sedation, allowing even very anxious patients to consider implant treatment in a way that feels manageable for them.

Our approach to looking after patients has also been recognised with awards for outstanding patient care.

The timescale varies from person to person and depends on the treatment you need.

Implant treatment will often include a period of healing while the implant integrates with the surrounding bone before the final tooth or teeth are fitted.

Once we’ve assessed you and planned your treatment, we’ll explain each stage and give you a clearer idea of the likely timescale for your individual case. Treatment can range from a couple of months to up to a year where additional procedures are needed.

In suitable cases, we can also provide Same Day Teeth and immediate-loading implants, where replacement teeth can be provided much sooner. This isn’t appropriate in every situation, so we’ll explain whether it’s an option for you following your assessment.

Whatever treatment you need, we’ll carefully plan each stage to maintain your appearance throughout the process, so you won’t simply be left with an unwanted gap while your implant treatment progresses.

Having reduced bone doesn’t necessarily mean that dental implants aren’t possible. Our in-house CBCT scanner allows us to assess the available bone and surrounding structures in three dimensions.

With advances in implant dentistry, including shorter and narrower implants combined with carefully planned guided placement, we’re now able to consider implant treatment in some situations where limited bone might previously have made treatment more difficult. This can sometimes mean that bone grafting can be avoided.

Where additional bone is needed, bone grafting may be an option and we’ll discuss this with you as part of your treatment planning. For more complex procedures, such as a sinus lift, we can arrange referral to an appropriate specialist if required.

If a tooth needs to be removed before implant treatment, we may also recommend socket preservation. This involves placing grafting material into the socket when the tooth is removed to help preserve the bone in that area for a future implant.

The important thing is that there isn’t one solution for everyone. We’ll assess the bone carefully and recommend the approach we feel is most appropriate for your individual situation.

Yes. Dental implants can be used to replace a single tooth, several missing teeth or a complete arch of teeth. They can also be used with attachments such as Locators to provide greater stability for a removable denture.

The number of implants required isn’t necessarily the same as the number of teeth being replaced. Your treatment will be planned according to your mouth, your needs and the type of replacement teeth being supported.

Dental implants are designed to provide a long-term way of replacing missing teeth. Their lifespan varies and no implant can be guaranteed to last for a particular number of years. Long-term studies show that well-maintained dental implants can continue to function successfully for many years.

At Peacock Dental Spa, we believe that looking after your implants is just as important as placing them. Good home care, regular professional hygiene and keeping the gums and tissues around your implants healthy all play an important part in their long-term success.

We’ll show you how to care for your implants and recommend an appropriate programme of ongoing dental and hygiene care. Peacock members also benefit from our extended treatment guarantees, providing additional reassurance after your treatment.

The cost of dental implant treatment varies depending on your individual needs, including how many teeth are being replaced and the type of treatment required.

At Peacock Dental Spa, we believe it’s important to understand what you’re investing in rather than choosing implant treatment on price alone. Your treatment is carefully planned around you, using our in-house digital technology and the Straumann implant system, with ongoing care from our caring team.

Following your consultation and assessment, we’ll explain the options available to you and provide a clear, personalised treatment plan setting out the full costs of the treatment we recommend, before you decide whether you’d like to proceed.

We also recommend joining one of our Prescribed Memberships. As well as ongoing dental and hygiene care, members benefit from free emergency appointments, extended treatment guarantees and a 10% discount on the full cost of their implant treatment.