Do you smile with confidence?

Do you have loose or missing teeth?

Do you have loose and uncomfortable dentures?

A confident smile and a healthy mouth are important assets. Some people reach a stage in their life when they realise that their teeth no longer do them credit.
There used to be only two ways to replace missing teeth; a bridge attached in some way to adjacent teeth, or a removable denture.
Bridges require drilling away much away much of the natural tooth or rely on adhesives that can eventually wear out. Dentures have changed little since the early 1900s - some people find dentures obtrusive and find it embarrassing that they are removable. They may also affect speech and perception of taste.
Sometimes the traditional solutions are still appropriate… but now there is another option!

Dental Implants are small titanium screws that are carefully placed in order to provide anchorage for fixed teeth, or to retain loose dentures. They can be used to replace single teeth, several teeth or even a complete set.
Dental implants are usually placed with a local anaesthetic, by for more anxious patients, this can be supplemented with intravenous sedation. All treatment is carried out here at Edgar Buildings Dental by our highly trained team.

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Dr. Philip Pettemerides

 

Every patient presents different personal circumstances, deciding upon the right individual treatment plan is the key to success.
It is often necessary to improve the health of the gums and to deal with other teeth that require attention before we can consider implant treatment.
A comprehensive cosmetic treatment plan commonly involves improving other teeth, alongside new teeth built on implants.
Placing and restoring dental implants is undertaken only after years of postgraduate study and accredited training. However, we cannot provide these services without our dedicated supporting staff of hygienists, nurses, dental technicians and administrative team; moist of whom have worked with us for many years.

Dr.Philip Pettemerides
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