Dental implants

Tooth loss can occur due to a variety of reasons, including decay, gum disease and physical injury. Even with good oral hygiene, tooth loss can sometimes occur. Missing teeth can seem like a big problem, but with dental implants, a solution is readily available. Modern dental implants can offer an alternative to traditional dentures. Dr. Maher Kemmoona and Dr Breandán O’Niadh are two of our dental implant specialists at Northumberland Dental Care. Below, they have answered some of your frequently asked questions about dental implants.   Q: What are dental implants? A: Dental implants are artificial roots that can be used to anchor crowns, bridges or dentures, providing a solution to missing teeth. The implants are embedded in the jaw and fuse to the jawbone to imitate the root of the tooth. The implant provides a stable foundation onto which a crown, bridge or denture can be placed.   Q: Why are dental implants used? A: When natural teeth are lost, the bone supporting thes

Whether you are missing teeth due to decay, gum disease or physical injury, dental implants can often provide an ideal solution. Dental implants are artificial roots that can be used to anchor crowns, bridges, or dentures in order to replace one or multiple missing teeth. Once a dental implant is embedded in the jaw, it can serve as anchorage for artificial teeth. Dr Maher Kemmoona, our specialist periodontist, shares some useful tips on the cosmetic and functional benefits of dental implants for replacing missing teeth. Four Benefits of Dental Implants: #1 Enhanced appearance Dental implants are designed to look, feel, and function like natural teeth. With implants in place, patients find that they can smile with confidence again, improving self-esteem and often providing a new lease of life. #2 Durability and comfort With proper care and maintenance, implants can last a long period of time. They are extremely durable if appropriate aftercare is in place. As the implant is integrat

Crowns are becoming an increasingly popular method for fixing broken or damaged teeth, but what does it entail? We asked one of our own patients how they felt about the treatment Garvan Grant thought the issues with his broken teeth couldn’t be fixed but after a consultation with Dr Jennifer Collins, Clincal Lead General Dentist at Northumberland Dental Care, he had two crowns fitted. He talks to us about the process and the results. The problems I’ve always taken relatively good care of my teeth but, like most people, they were far from perfect. This was down to general wear and tear, as well as a fondness for good food, red wine, gallons of coffee and the odd cigarette or two when I was younger. (Please don’t tell my daughters about this!) In particular, my two front teeth were damaged or cracked in some way and very discoloured. This had actually led me to be very self-conscious about my smile to the extent that I found myself using my upper lip to cover up my broken front tee

Sandymount dentist now covers the Sandymount and Ballsbridge areas of Dublin 4, offering general dental treatment as well as cosmetic dentistry and specialist treatments Sandymount dentist Northumberland Dental Care caters for patients in Dublin 4 and Dublin 2 and looks after adults and children as well as older people and younger professionals. What’s the best dentist in Dublin 4? Northumberland Dental Care, which is a partner practice to Dental Care Ireland, has a long-standing reputation as one of the best dental practices in the country, with the full range of regular dentistry and specialist dental treatments now available there. Where can I find a dentist near me in Sandymount and Ballsbridge? The practice, which is now providing general dental treatment to patients as well as the best in cosmetic and specialist treatments, is conveniently located in Dublin 4, so is close to Sandymount and Ballsbridge. I’m looking for a dentist near me. Is Northumberland De

Dublin implants specialist, Northumberland Dental Care, has become a centre of excellence for implants in Ireland over the past 25 years Looking for Dental Implants in Sandymount, Ballsbridge or the Dublin 4 area? Dublin implants specialist, Northumberland Dental Care, which is located in Ballsbridge, Dublin 4, only minutes from Dublin City Centre, has built a reputation as the ‘go-to’ specialist dental practice for dental implants since it was founded over 25 years ago. For individuals of all ages, our team of leading experts has the expertise, experience, and state-of-the-art facilities to provide the very best in dental care for you. What are dental implants? Dental implants are artificial roots that serve as an anchor to a crown, bridge, or dentures. It is crucially important that the right material is used for a dental implant as it will effectively become part of your jawbone. At Northumberland Dental Care, we use brands such as Straumann who use a titanium material as it is