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A life-changing treatment that replaces gaps in your teeth.

Gaps in your smile can dampen your confidence and make everyday things like chewing and talking feel like a mammoth task. Single dental implants replace gaps in your teeth by first placing a durable titanium root that
integrates with your jawbone. A porcelain crown is then placed over the implant.

Treatment Introduction

Treatment Objectives

Why Patients Love Dental Implants for Tooth Replacement

Communicate Clearly

Restore your ability to communicate clearly with your friends, family, and colleagues.

Improved Oral Health

Implants provide vital preservation for the jawbone, which, in turn, supports the lifetime of your natural teeth. Jawbone stability also prevents aesthetic changes that can occur when the jawbone is unstimulated due to gaps in your smile.

Implants Look and Feel Natural

Implants (as opposed to bridges and dentures) are fixed within the gum, with the bone growing around the implant during the healing phase. Once the crown is screwed in over the top, they look fully natural, and your teeth will bite together correctly.

Chewing Freedom

Implants sit solidly within the jawbone, so you will never experience any movement when you eat your favourite foods (even those with chewy or harder textures).

Your Patient Journey

Your patient journey with us is seamless and supportive—from the first consultation to your new smile. We guide you every step of the way for a comfortable, confident experience.

1. Consultation

New patients need a full dental exam, including X-rays and a soft tissue check. If you’re ready to proceed, digital scans and CBCT images will be taken.

2. Placement of the Dental Implant

The titanium implant is surgically placed under local anaesthetic. Your body’s healing mechanisms are triggered once the implant is in your jaw.

3. Crown Fitting

After the jaw has healed (3-6 months), a crown can be affixed over the top of your implant.

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Why Patients Love Invisalign®

1. Invisible teeth straightening, which no one will notice

Transparent aligners that fit over every unique curve and groove that make up your smile. No one but you need to know you are having your teeth straightened.

2. Works seamlessly around your mealtimes

Take your aligners out and eat as you normally would. No metal parts will obstruct your chewing and biting down on harder foods.

3. Better your oral health

Your smile isn’t meant to be full of gaps and structural anomalies. Once your teeth are correctly aligned, they will be less prone to decay, and small bits of food and bacteria will be less likely to become stuck.

4. Beautiful results

Invisalign® creates beautiful smile proportions and reverses uneven tooth structure and alignment.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. How does a single implant differ from a bridge or denture?

Unlike bridges and dentures, implants sit firmly within the jaw. They do not rely on the support of other teeth to function (like bridges) and are a non-removable solution for tooth loss (unlike dentures, which are removable).

The duration of the healing period depends on a variety of factors. Genetics and lifestyle impact the healing process, with smoking being one of the main inhibitors to a successful healing period. You will need to attend for suture removal after 1 week and then not again until healed- usually 8 weeks minimum.

Implants are made from strong, biocompatible titanium. This high-quality material has high success rates thanks to its high corrosion resistance and low allergenic properties. Care for your implants by: Avoiding smoking, Adopting a good at-home oral hygiene routine, Coming in for regular dentist and hygienist appointments. In patients who observe the above maintenance advice, implants have the potential to last for 20+ years.

Local anaesthetic is used to numb the implant site, so you will experience minimal discomfort during the surgery. To enhance your comfort even further, we can offer IV conscious sedation to relax both body and mind. IV sedation is particularly effective for patients who are nervous prior to their surgery.

As a forward-thinking private dental practice, we are committed to offering fair prices to our patients, particularly for procedures as important as tooth replacement. We also offer finance and a payment plan for patients who would prefer to split the cost of their treatment over a period of months. Practice Principal Dr Jack Acorn has invested in multiple digitised workflow systems and impression-taking technology designed to make the dental implant process straightforward and stress-free for patients. Dr Jack and Dr Rob possess postgraduate certificates and Master’s Degrees in Restorative Dentistry and are highly skilled in implant placement. We use only pioneering, world-renowned implant brands, such as Neodent® and Straumann®.

Do you still have any question?

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Missing more than one tooth?
Find out our All-on-4 Dental Implants.
Same-day implant solution for multiple missing teeth.

This quick, same-day implant solution for multiple missing teeth can deliver the smile you’ve been dreaming of. Nicknamed ‘teeth-in-a-day’, a temporary set of false teeth can be placed immediately after your surgery, so you won’t have to put up with another minute of living with gaps in your smile.

Treatment Introduction

An implant system that uses 2-8 implants in each jaw to replace a whole row of teeth.
Cost-effective system that reduces the need for individual implants for individual teeth.
Implants are placed at 45-degree angles into areas of the jaw with optimal density, maximising the success of treatment.


Treatment Objectives

To replace gaps in your teeth.
To give you the confidence to smile around other people.
To improve your chewing capacity.
To give you enhanced speaking clarity.
To replace loose dentures or damaged dental bridges.

Comparison with Invisalign® vs other treatments

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In-person consultations
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Easily removable for eating,
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No emergency visits for
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Virtually invisible

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Immediate, Same-Day Tooth Replacement

Your dentist will place your implants and a temporary set of false teeth during the same appointment. At no point during the treatment journey will you need to live with the stress of having missing teeth.

Restore Lost Confidence

There’s no doubt that missing teeth can stop you smiling as much as you might want to. All-on-4 can eliminate the feelings of self-consciousness that accompany living with tooth loss, helping you to feel more confident every single day.

No More Dietary Limitations

All-on-4 restores a healthy bite and gives you a set of fixed implant-retained teeth that will not move when you chew.

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John Edwell

15 days ago

Always highly professional, friendly, and efficient across the practice from the reception staff to the dental and hygiene team. Jack is my dentist, and h...

Always highly professional, friendly, and efficient across the practice from the reception staff to the dental and hygiene team. Jack is my dentist, and he is excellent. We even travel an hour from East Ipswich to get there!

Jane Davis

15 days ago

Creffield Lodge is a dentist practice I like visiting! The staff are so welcoming, making you feel at ease immediately. Any treatment needed is clearly explai...

Creffield Lodge is a dentist practice I like visiting! The staff are so welcoming, making you feel at ease immediately. Any treatment needed is clearly explained and answers to any questions are readily forthcoming. It's smiles all round for me, as thanks to Jack Acorn my teeth are now straighter than I ever thought they could be

Julia Lawrence

15 days ago

 I saw the dental hygienist today and as usual I had a superb experience. The staff are very professional friendly and supportive . She answered all of my que...

I saw the dental hygienist today and as usual I had a superb experience. The staff are very professional friendly and supportive . She answered all of my questions and offered health advice at the end of my appointment, together with a review of my most recent X rays. I can definitely recommend this practice and now my son and grandson are also patients here.

Jack and his team were polite, friendly and excellent in all stages of my dental experience. I received orthodontic treatment which lasted for over 3 years. Jack was fabulous with his knowledge and treatment. I now have aligned teeth with a great bite. The changes have assisted my wellbeing, looks great and I now have better sleep. All treatment was cost effective and to a high standard. I highly recommend Creffield Lodge.
Helen Carnell
Helen Carnell
00:20 23 Jan 24
Very good service and expertise recommended, been with them 40plus years. Jack has done a tricky root canal for me and showed me the x-rays and explained everything in my second visit today, having it capped off with a crown in the new year. Well looked after by Jack and all his dedicated staff very Happy.Crown fitted today amazing job, Jack also fine tuned the height of the new crown to get a super feel and Bite, I also met Rob and was very impressed by both him and Jack.
simon farren
simon farren
11:57 06 Feb 24
Amazing visit with Rob and his lovely dental nurse, Marie today. They always look after my very anxious Mum so well. Tooth extraction was very straightforward today, fully explained every step of the way. Mum has remained very calm and is in no way dreading future visits, which says it all... Outstanding! Always a pleasure and thank you Clare for your kind words at reception. Much appreciated.
Jacq C
Jacq C
13:36 30 Oct 23
I have been a patient at this practice for several years. My experience has always been very positive. The practice has a relaxed atmosphere. It is well organised, is clean and tidy and is run by a dedicated team. Appointments are kept to time and staff are friendly, efficient, polite and always willing to help.
Shirley Davis
Shirley Davis
15:36 04 Dec 23
My first visit since the change of ownership. I saw Jack who was very professional and overall found the whole experience a pleasure. Will recommend this dental practice to my friends and relatives.
Nigel Kew
Nigel Kew
14:55 07 Feb 24
I was nervous about meeting the new Dentist, but those nerves went away as soon as I entered the room. Jack is a really we'll mannered, friendly and calm person who clearly knows his stuff. The staff at Creffield are always friendly too. Can't recommend this Dental Practice enough!
Tim Ryan
Tim Ryan
10:47 06 Nov 23
Superb root canal by Jack Acorn. Pain free, professional treatment, with a fantastic result. Thankyou team Creffield lodge would recommend family, friends and collagues to join this warm, friendly practice.
sarah wilby
sarah wilby
17:51 22 Feb 24
Having been mightily impressed with Rob Coster when he practiced in my home town of Dunmow, I now make the journey to Colchester to continue being treated by him. The practice has a very good feel to it, always welcoming, professional and efficient.
Tim Wilkes
Tim Wilkes
12:34 21 Dec 23
My first visit since the change of ownership. I saw Jack who was very professional and overall found the whole experience a pleasure. Will recommend this dental practice to my friends and relatives.
Nigel Kew
Nigel Kew
08:53 24 Apr 24
No one likes going to the dentist but Creffield Lodge go out of their way to make it the best it can be. From the receptionists, to the dental nurses, and, particularly, my dentist, Rob, everyone is cheerful, welcoming, and professional. Laura, the hygienist, and her team, were gentle but vigorous. Thank you all.
anthony barton
anthony barton
16:22 11 May 24
Creffield Lodge is by far the best dental practice that I have visited and I feel lucky to have found them on my return to Colchester.
Simon Wright
Simon Wright
12:31 18 Jun 24
Very thorough, professional and friendly practise. Have been a patient for decades and travel some distance to maintain our oral health there.
Roger H
Roger H
13:48 17 Jun 24
My first visit after a recommendation was for a new patient examination with Jack. All the staff were very helpful and friendly, made to feel at ease and welcome. Definitely no need to feel nervous. Have already made another appointment and will definitely recommend this practice.
Ann & Dunc Wyatt
Ann & Dunc Wyatt
13:46 21 Jun 24
They are really so good specially a Doctor Jack ,first time when I came and seat on chair i was so stress and scared, he help me from then pain he explained to me what to do after my taken of out 3 teeth, i strongly recommended. Thank you to Jack and nurses they are so friendly and helpful.
Elizabeth Marcinova
Elizabeth Marcinova
05:27 02 Jul 24
Always anxious about visiting the dentist and especially as I hadn’t been for 2 years. Reception staff were welcoming as always greeting me by name. First appointment with Dr Jack Acorn. He was polite, professional and reassuring as was the dental nurse and I apologise for forgetting her name.I’ll never be happy going to the dentist but because it is necessary I’m happy to go to Creffield Lodge.
Julie Sale
Julie Sale
14:34 16 Jul 24
Visited today after being really anxious about going to the dentist.From the minute I plucked up the courage to make the appointment to going to the appointment I have had a lovely experience. Rob and his dental assistant made me feel at ease as soon as I walked and explained everything to me in detail . Thanks again
Janette Sheldon
Janette Sheldon
09:54 02 Aug 24
The contact with Dr Acorn was very pleasant. He has excellent staff with him too.However, I was not so happy being asked to sit on "the landing".It obviously helped with the efficiency of the process, but it is not a comfortable place to wait while contemplating about meeting your dentist.There were no distractions such as there are in the waiting room. I also felt unhappy about sitting beside a low bannister looking down over the stairs. A risk assessment might address my concerns.I would be quite happy to enter the dental surgery unescorted. That's what happens at my doctor's surgery. No problem.I look forward to hearing a response.
Manuel Andres
Manuel Andres
10:45 08 Aug 24
It was my first time visiting this dental clinic and after not being with a dentist for years, Jack made me feel very comfortable and the whole experience was seamless. He was extremely professional and reassuring and dealt with the dental concerns I had. 10/10!
Effienia Averkiou
Effienia Averkiou
08:59 10 Sep 24
After decades of visiting dentists, the treatment that I received at Creffield Lodge Dental Practice was by far the best I've had.All the staff have been pleasant and professional and the skills and care provided by the dentists were exceptional.Each stage of the procedures was explained in as much detail as I required, and carried out painlessly!.Recommended? Most certainly.
Dave Whillock
Dave Whillock
11:19 13 Sep 24
Having had a fabulous dentist for most of my years of having teeth, I was nervous when Jack took over. However on my first check up with him I explained about how painful the left side of my jaw had been for quite sometime, to the point I couldn’t concentrate. A theory and measurements taken I was given a night mouth guard. A month on and the pain has practically disappeared I am very grateful and Thankyou!
Amanda Bennett
Amanda Bennett
21:17 17 Sep 24
I have been going to Creffield Lodge for the past 48 years, exceptional customer care as always.Rob made a great job rebuilding a tooth that i thought may have been passed repairing.Well done to the whole team.Thank you
Graham Pennell
Graham Pennell
05:30 18 Sep 24
I have always had a fear of dentists and honestly had neglected my teeth. At the age of 62 my top front teeth were very gappy and yellow to the extent that I hid my smile and my confidence too.Then a friend mentioned composite bonding and recommended Jack at Creffield. I took the plunge and made a consultation appointment.Jack listened to my concerns and did not judge me for neglecting my teeth. He explained the process of the journey I would need to go through to enable me to have composite bonding and roughly 12 weeks later the journey was complete.I can honestly say this has really given me a huge confidence boost and I can now smile happily without hiding away.Thank you Jack and all the team at Creffield. You are all wonderful xx
Michelle Howard
Michelle Howard
14:51 03 Oct 24
DR Acorn is frankly the best dentist I have ever had.. I have followed him to his new practise in Colchester where his outstanding level of skill, expertise and experience combines with a caring disposition and a mindset that always puts the patient first. Cannot recommend Creffield Lodge highly enough.
Patrick Carpenter
Patrick Carpenter
17:51 11 Oct 24
Jack is a brilliant dentist. I feel safe in his care regarding my teeth and gums and bones. I felt I really got my monies worth and had a very thorough examination of my teeth and mouth. He's a charming person too! I thought James Metha would be very hard to replace as he was superbrilliant too but Jack is definitely on a par! And both big Laura and Bradley (who I have been to), the hygienists are fabulous and thorough and gentle. So it's a thumbs up from me!
Sara E Napoletani
Sara E Napoletani
07:52 12 Oct 24
One day, My tooth suddenly broke, leaving the root intact in the gum! Went to consult Jack Acorn who has been treating my dental care at his previous dental surgery in Chelmsford. Managed to get an appointment and Jack extracted the root quickly and efficiently without much pain. He then advised me what to expect and do when I get home later. All went well. Thank you Jack.
RASHIDA MANAN
RASHIDA MANAN
16:53 10 Oct 24
Excellent emergency treatment. Options clearly explained leading to root canal treatment undertaken calmly and pain free! Follow up treatment scheduled with advice on how to manage any problems in the interim period.
Simon Daunt
Simon Daunt
15:31 16 Oct 24
I am a nervous patient and the dentist, Jack made me feel comfortable and really pleased with the work completed.The dental nurse was really reassuring and excellent at her jobMany thanks I will be back for all other check up and treatments
Media Magic
Media Magic
10:46 23 Oct 24
I felt like I was in safe hands, I am very happy with the treatment I have been provided with. I was fortunate enough to get an emergency appointment on the day, and have since had a check up. Extremely professional set up with friendly staff and knowledgeable, competent dentists and assistants.
Rebecca P. Fox
Rebecca P. Fox
16:01 25 Oct 24
I had a fantastic experience with Hygienist Laura during my recent cleaning. She was incredibly gentle, thorough, and made me feel comfortable from the moment I sat in the chair. Laura explained each step, checked in often to make sure I was comfortable, and offered great tips for improving my at-home care routine. I left feeling confident in my dental health and genuinely impressed by the professionalism and kindness. Highly recommend!
Samantha Lapping
Samantha Lapping
10:08 11 Nov 24
Just joined as a new patient and have had a great experience so far. Everyone at the practice is so friendly and friendly and welcoming. Laura especially really put me at ease for my hygienist appointment.
Nora Williams
Nora Williams
15:36 13 Nov 24
I was recommended by a dental consultant at Eastman Dental..Laura is lovely lady she makes you feel at ease also very professional hygienist one the best l’ve seen .Rob is an excellent dentist and knows his job again very professional takes you step-by-step through his findings. .Rob comes highly recommended .All the staff are helpful and joyful what a lovely practice. Well worth the 50 minute drive.
jason apps
jason apps
21:17 11 Nov 24
I have spent lots of money on trying to save my teeth and I might of well thrown my money away. I was recommended creffield dentist and I’m so pleased I went. I had a consultation and it wasn’t cheap but not overpriced for the amount of work I’ve needed. I listened to the dentist and put my trust in his expertise. The dental nurse was so reassuring because I am very nervous patient. I’m about half way though and I’m buzzing with just how happy I am.
Anne White
Anne White
18:50 18 Dec 24
I had an amazing experience. I called in this morning and had an emergency appointment booked in for 4 hours later where I got my wisdom tooth removed. It had been causing me intense pain for about a week but the whole process took 10 minutes. The dentist was lovely and made me feel comfortable. I would definitely recommend for a nervous patient
Beth Theobald
Beth Theobald
13:59 29 Dec 24
Creffield Lodge is an amazing dental practice. I have been a patient here for over 20 years and always had the most wonderful, caring service from all members of staff. Rob is an excellent dentist, extremely professional, patient and thorough, and his dental assistant Marie is lovely and equally good at her job. They're a great team! I love coming to this practice and I recommend them 100%.
Meilinn Hayes
Meilinn Hayes
15:18 16 Jan 25
I never wait long or at all once I have arrived. Receptionists are friendly polite and professional and my dentist Jack Acorn is always welcoming, professional and amazing with his work. My teeth are soon to be perfectly straight and all thanks to him, his patients and his knowledge. I would recommend 100%.
Beverley Jones
Beverley Jones
17:58 15 Jan 25
Jack is by far the best dentist I have ever visited. He is highly professional, reassuring, and efficient, without any pushy sales tactics—you can tell he genuinely cares about what’s best for you and your dental health. I’m extremely happy with Jack as my dentist and will continue to return!
Tabby Temporal
Tabby Temporal
14:38 30 Jan 25
I saw the dental hygienist today and as usual I had a superb experience. The staff are very professional friendly and supportive . She answered all of my questions and offered health advice at the end of my appointment, together with a review of my most recent X rays. I can definitely recommend this practice and now my son and grandson are also patients here.
Julia Lawrence
Julia Lawrence
10:08 24 Feb 25
Creffield Lodge is a dentist practice I like visiting! The staff are so welcoming, making you feel at ease immediately. Any treatment needed is clearly explained and answers to any questions are readily forthcoming. It's smiles all round for me, as thanks to Jack Acorn my teeth are now straighter than I ever thought they could be!
Jane Davis
Jane Davis
12:41 04 Mar 25
Always highly professional, friendly and efficient across the practice, from the reception staff to the dental / dental hygiene staff. Jack is my dentist and he is excellent. We even drive for an hour from east Ipswich to get there!
John Edwell
John Edwell
19:01 04 Mar 25
Florence provides excellent dental care. Her cleanings are thorough, and she explains procedures clearly. Florence's friendly and professional demeanor makes each visit a positive experience. Highly recommended
Jay
Jay
13:24 14 Mar 25
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