If you are a Londoner considering replacing missing or failing teeth, you’ve probably done a fair bit of research. And if you’re reading this, chances are you’ve hit a common mental barrier: age.
Perhaps you think you’ve left it too late, or that dental implants are a treatment best suited for younger patients. At Smile Art Dental, we hear this concern often, and we are thrilled to give you the honest, reassuring answer:
In fact, some of the most life-changing implant treatments we provide here in central London are for patients in their sixties, seventies, and even eighties! Let us walk you through why modern dental science means you are almost certainly not too old to benefit from a confident, healthy, and complete smile.
The biggest myth surrounding dental implants is that the procedure is too taxing or that the body will not heal properly once you reach a certain age.
While your overall health is incredibly important (and we’ll discuss that shortly), the biological mechanism needed for a successful tooth implant doesn't stop working just because you’ve had a few more birthdays.
A dental implant is a small, medical-grade titanium screw that is surgically placed into your jawbone. This titanium is biocompatible, meaning the bone naturally grows and fuses around it in a process called osseointegration. As long as you have adequate bone density and a healthy healing environment, this fusing process happens effectively regardless of whether you are forty or eighty.
Dental clinics care less about your age and more about:
One of the great advantages of seeking tooth implants in London is access to the latest planning and surgical techniques, which have made implant placement safer and more predictable than ever before.
At Smile Art Dental, this means we take the guesswork out of the procedure. Our highly experienced team uses meticulous diagnostic methods to create a precise map of your oral structure. We use digital tools to plan the precise location of your implants, avoiding nerves and blood vessels, and ensuring maximum bone support before surgery. This custom preparation is essential for a smooth, stress-free experience, giving special reassurance to our more nervous patients. It also:
By using less invasive techniques and ensuring perfect placement, we greatly reduce the physical stress. This means the whole experience, particularly for our older patients, is much easier, and recovery is smoother.
So, back to the original question: Are you too old for tooth implants?
For many patients, the answer is a resounding no. Your eligibility is determined by your current health, your bone volume, and your desire for a better smile, not the number on your passport.
If you have been putting off this life-changing procedure because of age concerns, now is the time to find out what is truly possible.
Ready to take the first step towards a stable, functional smile, regardless of your age? Then visit Smile Art for a consult today.
