Are you missing one or more teeth?
Do you find it difficult to eat certain foods or speak clearly because of missing teeth? Are ill-fitting dentures causing ongoing discomfort or frustration? If so, dental implants may offer a long-term solution for patients in Bedford. Dental implants are widely recognised as one of the most effective and natural-looking ways to replace missing teeth, helping restore both function and confidence.
One of the key advantages of dental implants is that they are securely fixed in place, allowing them to look, feel, and function like natural teeth. Unlike removable dentures, implants remain stable, so you can smile, speak, and eat with confidence without worrying about movement or discomfort.
Dental implants are designed for comfort, durability, and a natural appearance. Because they integrate with the jawbone, they provide excellent stability and allow you to enjoy a varied diet without restriction. Implants also help preserve jawbone structure, reducing bone loss and supporting facial shape, which can contribute to a more youthful appearance over time.
We offer a range of implant treatments, from replacing a single missing tooth to advanced solutions such as bone grafting, sinus lift procedures, and full-arch restorations. Each treatment plan is carefully tailored to your individual needs, ensuring, long-lasting results and the highest standard of care.
Implant Treatment Process:
At this appointment our implant dentist in Bedford will listen your concerns, examine your clinical situation and discuss possible treatment options with you. He will also go through the whole treatment process and answer any questions you may have about the procedure.
If you wish to consider treatment, he will suggest booking in for or taking a CBCT scan so he can plan your treatment.
Based on your consultation and CBCT scan, you will get a written treatment plan along with breakdown of treatments costs, the benefits and risks. This will help you make an informed decision.
At this appointment, our implant surgeon will place the implant in the planned position. This will be done under local anesthesia, similar to any other dental procedure so you will feel no pain.
Once the implant has healed under your gums in about 8-12 weeks, our dentist will take a digital scan of the implant and get a custom made crown to match your adjacent teeth as well as feel comfortable in your bite.
After treatment completion, your dentist will review your implant and also how you are getting on with your new teeth. You will also be shown how to clean around the implants. Once treatment is complete, you will not feel any difference between your teeth and implants and will be able to eat and smile confidently.
Like teeth, implants need regular care. For long term care and maintenace, we recommend signing up to our dental implant care plan. Apart from regular care and reviews, you will also be covered in case of any emergencies advice or treatment needed for the implant. This will not only give you peace of mind about your implant health but also help prolong the lifespan of your new teeth.
Get in touch to book a consultation to see how he can help you:
Case Example 1: front tooth implant
1. Patient had a gap in his smile from a young age. He had treatment with braces to open the gap to the correct size, after which he had a dental implant to match the other teeth. The patient is no longer conscious of his smile.
2. Back teeth: Implant bridge
The patient had lost her teeth on the upper left side of her mouth, and she hated the denture she had. This was replaced by three implants holding five teeth. The patient can now eat the foods she likes and smile happily.
Case 3: Full Upper Jaw Implants
Unfortunately, this young patient had multiple failing dental crowns, bridges, and even a denture. This massively affected her customer-facing job and, thus, her confidence. She has a complete set of fixed strong teeth and regained her beautiful smile.
