Dental Query

[dsvd]

Is it better to bridge or opt for an implant for missing teeth?
Taking a long-term view.
As you get older you can get a full lower and upper denture that can
be fixed in place by screws.

Any ideas on the best thing to do?

Thank you

[dsvd]

Saw an advert where you can get same day single tooth implants
and full arch implants www.unitedsmilecentres.co.uk

[boxtops]

I'd take advice from your own dentist - they'll advise on the general fitness of your jaw and mouth to take implants.

[susanxx]

If you have faith in your dentist and they are keeping up to date with latest techniques, then they should be able to advise you as to the best for your particular problem. I have a bridge, couldn't have implants due to severe teeth grinding(bruxism). My cousin has had implants(I could have bought a 4x4 BMW for the same price!) and the process of preparation takes many months so how some adverts say it can all be done in a day is quite unbelievable. x-rays, scans, moulds, more x-rays, scans, drilling into jaw bone, taking care to avoid the nerves that could leave your face paralysed, titanium screw, more x-rays, temp teeth, wait a few months for everything to settle down, back to dentist, x-rays, proper teeth, away you go! I'm sure I've missed some processes out but I think you get the picture.