Endodontics And Dental Implants – London Cosmetic Dentists Are Not Just A Pretty Face

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Contrary to popular belief, cosmetic dentists offer a lot more than surface treatments such as veneers or teeth straightening. London cosmetic dentists are increasingly focusing on everything from endodontics to dental implants.

Endodontics refers to a specialist branch of dentistry working within the tooth itself and concentrates on the tooth pulp and the tissues surrounding the root of a tooth. Procedures and ailments covered by endodontics include root canal treatment, cracked teeth and dental trauma.

When the tooth pulp itself because diseased, the nerves, venules and lymphatic tissue are all affected. At this point, endodontic treatment is required to save the tooth. It works by removing the damaged or infected pulp, so that the treated tooth remains alive and is supported by the surrounding tissues.

Endodontic treatment is widely available both on the NHS and in private and cosmetic dentist practices too. It has the advantage of enabling the patient to retain their own teeth without needing to resort ...
... to expensive implants.

It can usually be achieved in two or three visits and has lasting results – a tooth that has undergone endodontic treatment will last a lifetime, as long as proper care is taken to maintain it. Careful brushing and regular flossing are essential.

In some cases, particularly in accidents, dental trauma is severe and endodontic treatment is not enough to save the tooth. In cases like these, cosmetic dentists can replace the whole tooth by means of a permanent dental implant.

Implants work just like the root of a tooth except that they are generally made of titanium. Secured into the bone, dental implants support restorations replacing a missing tooth.

Because of the growing number of dental implants, treatments are becoming more effective, quicker and cheaper than ever before, particularly in London cosmetic dentist practices. They are hugely effective, helping to create a stable mouth, retain healthy teeth and support stable and reliable dentures.

However, despite continuing advances, dental implants are not cheap. In a typical London cosmetic dentist practice, dental implants can cost around £1,000 for a tooth – and that’s just for the crown. You will also need to pay for the dental implant itself, plus the process of fixing the implant to the crown and of securing both in the mouth.

The expense aside, dental implants carry a host of advantages – they help preserve the natural jaw bone and facial structure, prevent neighbouring teeth invading the space left by a missing tooth, and can be used to anchor not only crowns, but bridges and dentures too.

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