Frequently Asked Questions

Our Team of dentists will respond to all relevant enquiries by email. Below are a few popular questions we get asked. It may help to read these before submitting your question as it could save you some time. We strongly advise all users with dental problems to consult a dentist.

Missing Teeth

I have recently been told by my dentist that I need dental implants for my two top front teeth. Due to trauma when younger my roots have not grown properly and over the past couple of years have begun to shrink. Therefore when I found two tiny abscesses (which do not hurt) above my front teeth I was told a root canal would not work as I have no roots there. My dentist has always warned me that this would happen but as I am only 25 and my teeth are in excellent condition I am terrified at the thought of surgery. I have been referred to a private hospital as I was told the NHS will not pay. Is this true as it is a medical condition and I don’t want it done but I know I have to? My question is how will the abscesses be treated? I am petrified that my two front teeth will be extracted and the abscess will be drained with antibiotics given. Then I will have to go without my front teeth until the infection is treated and surgery can begin. Also is there any point during the treatment plan when you will have to go with no teeth before the implants are put in? Thank you.

When I treatment plan an implant case replacing front teeth we always fill the spaces during treatment. Often an adhesive bridge with no preparation supported by the adjacent teeth works well. alternative is a denture. Both options fitted on the same visit as the extractions, then taken out / re-cemented as necessary.

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