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Dental Implants

Dental implants are used to replace missing teeth and are used for both cosmetic and functional purposes. They are extremely strong and offer a long term (15 years) solution to missing teeth. They offer increased strength compared to bridges or dentures but this is reflected in the higher price. A dental implant is quite simply a titanium screw that is drilled into your jaw bone and then covered over with a dental crown (false tooth). By fixing the screw into the jaw bone this ensures that the tooth is as strong as your own natural tooth.

Dental implants can generally be carried out on anyone providing you have healthy gums and a fully developed jaw. There may be problems fitting a dental implant if you are a heavy smoker, heavy drinker or grind your teeth excessively.

During the procedure your dentist will first assess that your gums and jaw bone are healthy enough to support the titanium screw. The gum is then cut and pulled back and a small hole is drilled into the exact location on the jaw bone. The titanium implant is then tightly screwed into place and the gum is stitched back. It will then take around 6 months for the implant to fully integrate into jaw bone, during which time you will be fitted with a temporary implant. Once the dentist is happy that everything has healed the crown can then be fitted into the screw and the procedure is complete. There is generally very little maintenance required to maintain the implant but it is still important to have regular dental check-ups.

London

London is the capital of England and has by far the highest population of any city in the United Kingdom. Greater London has a population of around 9 million whilst the London metropolitan area is home to nearer 14 million people. This makes it the largest city in the European Union and consequently it has global significance. It is considered the financial capital of the EU and has the largest GDP of any European city.

As a tourist destination, London has much to offer and is the most visited city in the UK. Being the capital, there is an impressive range of attractions including theatres, museums and historical buildings. The most popular attractions are the tower of London, Kew gardens, Buckingham palace and the Houses of Parliament. It also is the European capital of sport boasting 5 premier league football teams as well as the ‘home of football’, Wembley stadium. The England rugby team also play their games in London at the impressive Twickenham stadium. The iconic tennis championship, Wimbledon is also played in London which draws visitors from all over the world. Whatever sport you are interested in, you are almost guaranteed to find it being played at a high level in London.

London has an extremely diverse range of nationalities which ensures that there is an influence from many different cultures. This has a particular impact on the choice and quality of restaurants in London and it now regarded one of the best culinary centres in the world.