For our patients who are struggling with a missing tooth, one of the best treatments we can provide is a dental implant. It’s a great option for replacing any number of teeth, and can really help to bring a smile back to life. Our team at Amsel & Wilkins are dedicated to ensuring that our patients receive the highest quality of treatment possible, and that they walk away from our practice feeling happy and more confident.

What are dental implants?

Before we get into the process of how we provide dental implants, you will want to know what they actually are. A dental implant is usually made up of three main parts, the implant screw, the abutment and the crown. Firstly, the implant screw is the foundation of the implant that holds everything else in place. On top of this, the abutment is placed, which is the part that connects the implant screw to the crown. And finally, the crown is the part of the implant that will really make the difference visually. The crown is a custom-made piece of porcelain that is shaped and coloured to match your other teeth, and this is attached to the abutment to complete the dental implant. Our dentist in Banbury can also attach bridges or dentures to the dental implants for those who are looking to replace a larger number of teeth.

What will happen?

When you contact us at the practice for dental implants, the first thing we will do is invite you in for a consultation with our dentist in Banbury. It’s very important that this happens, as this is the stage where we can get to know you, examine your teeth and take scans. We will ensure that we carry out a full clinical assessment to make certain that you are eligible for implants before beginning the treatment, which helps to make sure that the process goes as smoothly as possible. We will take scans such as X-rays to get a deeper look at your bone structure, as it’s important that you have enough bone left in the area where the implants are being placed.

Once we have had the consultation with you and determined you are eligible, we can go ahead with the treatment. The next step is for your customised crown/bridge/denture to be created, which will be influenced by the scans we take during your consultation. Your face shape, mouth shape and appearance of your other teeth will all be taken into account when creating the crown to ensure that it looks as natural as possible.

When your new teeth are ready, our dentist in Banbury will invite you back to the practice for your first main appointment, which will involve inserting the implant screw into your jawbone. We do this by opening up the gum in the desired area, inserting the implant screw, and closing it back up again. This will then be left to heal for several months to allow it to fuse with your bone, which creates a very strong foundation for your new tooth. If we didn’t do this, then your implant would be weaker and wouldn’t last as long.

Once the area has healed, we will invite you back to the practice for your final appointment. This is when we will attach the abutment to the screw, and attach the crown on top. This is the moment when you will really see the difference that dental implants can make. You can then leave the practice and enjoy your new and improved smile, which can last for 20 years or more with the right care!

Here at Amsel & Wilkins, we are dedicated to ensuring that our patients are happy with how their smiles look. Which is why we offer a range of different cosmetic treatments to help with this. Don’t hesitate to contact us today for a consultation appointment, so we can find out which one is the best for you.

Invisalign

The first and one of the most popular cosmetic treatments we provide to our patients is Invisalign. It focuses on mild to moderate cases of misalignment, and you can expect to see results in as little as 6 to 18 months. It works by wearing custom-made, clear, plastic aligners that gently move your teeth over time. You will wear one aligner for around 2 weeks before moving onto the next one, and this process is repeated until your teeth are as straight as possible.

White fillings

The second cosmetic treatment that we provide here at our practice are white fillings. Our dentist in Banbury uses these on our patients who have cracked or damaged their teeth. White fillings can help to restore the damaged tooth’s shape and strength. We tend to use white fillings rather than silver, because they look more natural and blend in with your other teeth well.

Porcelain veneers

Veneers are another cosmetic treatment that our dentist in Banbury can offer to our patients. They can help to cover a range of imperfections that you might have, such as cracks and discolouration. The treatment involves the use of a small, custom-made piece of porcelain that is attached to the front of your tooth to cover it. The veneers will be coloured and shaped to look just like your other teeth, so other people wouldn’t even be able to notice that you have them. We can provide you with as many veneers as you require, whether you’re just looking for 1 to cover a single tooth, or want a whole new smile.

Teeth whitening

One of the simpler cosmetic treatments that you can get with us is teeth whitening. This treatment can really help to rejuvenate your smile and bring back the sparkle. Whether you have stained teeth and are looking to address this, or just generally want to go a few shades brighter, our dentist in Banbury can help. At our practice, we can provide you with an at-home teeth whitening kit, which includes a custom-made whitening tray and some whitening gel. All you will need to do is put the gel inside the tray and wear it on your teeth either at night or for a few hours during the day. Our patients typically start to see noticeable results within 2 weeks of applying the treatment. 

Inlays and onlays

The final cosmetic treatments that we provide are inlays and onlays. They are similar to fillings, as they are solely used to fill in cavities. An inlay is a smaller filling that fits into the biting surface of your tooth, and an onlay is the bigger type of filling that can be used for larger cavities. We typically use porcelain to do this as it gives the most natural look, but gold can also be used if you wish.