Dental Implants in Bournemouth

We offer dental implant treatment throughout the whole of Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole. Our clients visit us from Moordown, Charminster, Southbourne, Sandbanks, Boscombe, Canford Heath, Littledown, Westbourne, Branksome, West Howe, Muscliff, Northbourne and throughout the rest of Bournemouth to visit our dental clinic based in Winton.

Dental implants are essentially “fake teeth”, but not in the same way dentures are. While dentures are loose-fitting and bounce around on chewing, dental implants are “implanted” painlessly under your gum line, so they are a fixed and long term solution. They consist of a titanium replacement for a tooth root and a hand-made crown on top, replicating a real tooth. Find out exactly what dental implants are here.

Our Implant Dentists are trained in an array of systems, including world-leading Swiss-manufactured Straumann implants.

It might sound cheesy, but we don’t ever believe in cutting corners with cheaper manufactured brands, because as the saying goes, “it’s unwise to pay too much, but it’s worse to pay too little. When you pay too much, you lose a little money, but if you pay too little, you sometimes lose everything.” At Smile Stories, we do it once and do it properly with every solution we recommend.

Age isn’t a problem, but the amount and quality of bone will play a factor. Other things that may increase the likelihood of implants not succeeding are excessive smoking and advanced gum disease, as you could be at risk of the gum foundations around the tooth implant(s) from breaking down.  

Auto-immune disease and other severe illnesses can also affect the healing rate and how the implant knits with the bone around it. Suitability is determined on a case-by-case basis, and our implant dentists will be able to guide you.

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If you’ve lost a single tooth or have no teeth in your mouth, you’re a perfect candidate. Loose dentures, spaces and wobbly teeth may indicate you could also benefit from tooth implants.

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Dental implant pricing depends entirely on the level of treatment required. Our dental implant prices start from as little as £2,495.00 for a single tooth dental implant. You can pay using our flexible Easy Payment Plans for up to 60 months. Find out more here.

Dental implants last for decades but can last longer when looked after properly. The crown, bridge or denture attached to the implant (fastened under the gumline) can wear, chip or need replacing, as you would expect with any other dentistry or anything custom-made. Sadly, nothing lasts forever in life, but we put our heart and soul into giving you Lifetime Smile Confidence.

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Nope, it’s not 1995! When you visit us for your dental implant procedure, we will give you a local anaesthetic to gently numb the area (we even use a numbing jelly beforehand), so you won’t feel any discomfort during the procedure. Once the anaesthetic wears off, you can expect some mild discomfort, which may last a few days or a week. You can manage this with painkillers like you would take for a headache. Most of our clients tell us that removing the tooth with their previous dentist was much worse.

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The NHS will only offer dental implant treatment in special circumstances, such as patients who can’t wear dentures or whose face and teeth have been damaged in an accident. Otherwise, dental implants are an independently-funded treatment for people looking for a more long-lasting and satisfying solution to losing their tooth/ teeth. Find out more here.

Yes, dental implants are perfectly safe and are a tried and tested technique in cosmetic dentistry. At Smile Stories, we use world-leading Swiss-manufactured implants, which have proven results over decades.

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Yes, you can still have dental implants if you have gum disease, but you should treat the gum disease first. Healthy gum foundations around implants matter just as much as teeth! This means you can avoid looseness or the eventual loss of the implant.

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Yes, in most cases, you can still have dental implants if you have receding gums. However, our dentists will be able to give you more information based on your unique situation. Everyone’s gums are different, so placing implant(s) in the ideal position to make things look natural is important. Find out more here.

The dental implants themselves shouldn’t cause you any headaches. Headaches would only really occur if there has been nerve damage or infection following the surgery. Find out more here.

Yes, smokers can get dental implants. However, for the best results and maximum chance of a result that lasts a lifetime, we can help guide you to reduce or quit altogether. This matters around the time when the implant is placed, especially. It allows the mouth to heal better, faster and with more minor discomfort. Find out more here.