Full-arch treatment
All-on-4 or All-on-6? Full-arch treatment in plain language
Four or six implants are only part of the plan. The conditions in your mouth, restoration design, cleaning and the sequence of treatment matter too.
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Treatment, in plain language.
Clear answers about treatment options, preparing for an appointment and looking after your oral health.
Gum health
Receding gums — what to know about treatment
Does a tooth look longer or feel sensitive to cold? With gum recession, the first steps are to identify the cause and agree the aim of treatment. Different situations need different approaches.
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Healing after tooth extraction — eating, cleaning and daily activities
Questions often arise once you are home after an extraction. Here is how to approach the first days and when to contact a dentist rather than wait.
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Implant pain months or years later — when to see a dentist
New pain, bleeding or looseness after a long period of comfortable use needs checking. Find out what a dentist may assess and why the gum’s appearance alone cannot identify the cause.
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Implant or bridge — what is worth comparing?
Missing a tooth and wondering how to replace it? Here is a plain-language explanation of implants and bridges, with questions to discuss before choosing treatment.
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Dental implant treatment step by step — from planning to the crown
Placing an implant and fitting a finished tooth are different stages. Find out what usually happens, why a wait may be needed and what to ask before surgery.
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How much does an implant with a crown cost, and what is included?
Two offers labelled “dental implant” may include different stages of treatment. Here is what to ask when comparing the full cost of replacing a tooth.
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Implants, smoking, diabetes and gum disease — what to discuss beforehand
Preparing for implant treatment includes general health and gum health. Explain any smoking, diabetes or previous gum disease so your dentist can assess the conditions for treatment.
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Dry socket after tooth extraction — symptoms and dental care
Has pain after an extraction become worse instead of settling? Dry socket is one possible cause. Find out when to contact a dentist and why you should not clean out the wound yourself.
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A cyst near a tooth — what does it mean, and can the tooth be saved?
A worrying description on an X-ray report is not a complete diagnosis. Find out how a change near a tooth is assessed and what determines the treatment options.
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Not enough bone for an implant — what can be done?
Being told that you lack bone does not explain the whole plan. Here is why bone grafting may be considered, what a sinus lift means and what to ask your dentist.
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