Dental implants in Kelso

If you have a missing tooth, a tooth that can’t be saved, or a denture that won’t stay put, a dental implant can give you a fixed, natural-looking tooth that you can eat with and care for just like your own. Implants are placed here at the practice by our implant dentist, Duncan Weir.

Why choose implant-fixed teeth

Looks and feels natural. You brush and floss an implant just like your own teeth.
Built to last. With good care, implants can last for many years, often longer than bridges or dentures.
Eat what you like. A fixed tooth means no more avoiding crusty bread, apples or steak.
Protects your other teeth. Unlike a bridge, an implant doesn’t need the teeth either side to be shaped down. It also helps to preserve the bone where the tooth was lost.

Implants can replace a single tooth, several teeth, or a full arch, and they can also secure a loose denture.

Patient journey for dental implants

1	Restorative consultation	Your dentist, or dental therapist assesses your mouth, then you meet Duncan to talk through what you’d like to achieve. He’ll arrange x-rays and a cone beam CT scan to plan your treatment precisely.
2	Treatment plan with Duncan Weir	Duncan explains your plan, answers your questions and gives you a written estimate before anything begins.
3	Placement of implant(s)	The implant is placed under local anaesthetic. If a failing tooth needs to come out first, this can often be done at the same appointment.
4	Treatment discussion with Duncan Weir	At this appointment, Duncan will confirm the treatment and answer any questions you may have. The appropriate consent forms can then be signed.
5	Healing and your new tooth/ teeth	After about four months of healing, your dentist takes a scan, and your new tooth is made and fitted around three weeks later.
6	Looking after it	Regular reviews and hygiene visits keep your implant and the gum around it healthy for the long term.

Fees

Your implant consultation is £75 for members and £90 for non-members. Treatment fees depend on how many teeth are being replaced, and you’ll have a written estimate after your consultation. See our [fees page] for more.