7 Signs Your Dentures Are Failing (And Why Implants May Be Your Solution)
Dentures have served millions of people for decades, offering a way to restore function and appearance after tooth loss. But if you’ve been wearing dentures for several years, you may have noticed they don’t work quite as well as they used to. Perhaps they slip when you eat, cause soreness, or simply don’t feel secure […]
Can I Get Dental Implants with Bone Loss? Your Dorset Options Explained
If you’ve been told you don’t have enough bone for dental implants, you’re not alone. Many patients with missing teeth experience significant bone loss over time—and it can feel devastating to discover this might prevent you from getting the permanent, stable smile solution you’ve been hoping for. The good news? Bone loss doesn’t automatically mean […]
How to Be Sure You Need a Bone Graft for Implants
Do You Really Need a Bone Graft? Here’s How to Check Has your dentist told you you need a bone graft to be a suitable candidate for the dental implant procedure? Have you ignored missing teeth or been wearing dentures for years? Then, the chances of you needing a bone graft for implantation are extremely […]
Are dental implants painful?
Does it hurt? Process: first appointment, two hours; second appointment, crown fitting, 1 hour max. Some injections can sting, but once the anaesthetic works, there is no pain during the treatment. Post-treatment, your gums can ache. The procedure is more intrusive than bridges. There is a little more drilling than fillings, but there is no […]
What are Immediate Implants?
Immediate Loading for Missing Teeth Replace teeth immediately after extraction. Over 20 years of experience replacing teeth. Thousands of implants placed. Flexible finance (0% interest) and 5-year payment plans. As a dedicated implant clinic, Dorset Dental Implants is always at the forefront of new, modern dentistry that solves missing teeth problems swiftly and effectively. We […]
Immediate vs Delayed Implants
Immediate Vs Delayed implants: Which option is best for you? Delayed implants work in the same way as immediate implants. The only difference is that there is a period between fixing the rod of the implant, and the placement of the porcelain denture onto it. The mouth is given between 3 and 6 months to […]
Facts & Figures
10 Dental Statistics You Need To Know Here at Dorset Dental Implants, we prioritise knowledge and understanding of our treatments above all else. This helps our patients to fully comprehend the procedures we offer and the advantages that our leading restorative dentistry options boast. “Very friendly, transparent and professional service, lovely clinic too.” Sarah Austin, […]
What options are available for missing teeth?
What can you do to replace missing teeth We founded Dorset Dental Implants to provide the community with access to reliable, experienced and personable dental implant experts, and meet the growing demands for implants and alternative cosmetic and general dentistry treatments. If you have a missing tooth or teeth, we know this can affect not […]
How important is it to treat missing teeth?
Consequences of missing teeth If you are having regular check-ups with your dentist, any issues as a result of decay in your teeth should be addressed before the need for extraction. However, in some cases, people do not visit their dentists regularly and as a result, they end up with teeth that have been so […]
All-On-4 Dental Implants: What’s the fuss about?
Teeth in a day We understand that with ever-improving technological developments, it is hard to keep up with the number of cosmetic and general dentistry treatments on offer. At Dorset Dental Implants, we specialise in and offer multiple different dental implant treatments. One of the treatments we offer is ‘Teeth in a Day’ aka ‘All-On-4.’ […]