A Saga of Smiles: How Dental Implants in York Have Improved Since the Vikings

York dentists have come a long way since the days of the Vikings. Step inside the Jorvik Centre, and you’ll find cups, clothes and bowls dating back over a thousand years. Ancient skulls always attract a lot of interest, and there are some crackers on display here. Perhaps you wouldn’t expect teeth to have lasted over a millennium, but it turns out that some of the teeth are quite hardy. One famous skull comes complete with 16 gnashers and 16 empty tooth holes, ripe for dental implants. Before we had the modern approach to ceramic and porcelain teeth implants that we have now, there were all manner of solutions for missing teeth. You could, of course, leave the spaces empty - hardly conducive to Instagram-ready smiles - but then Instagram wasn’t top of the agenda for the Vikings. You could also take an amateur approach to implantology. The Mayans used to use pieces of shells and, in ancient China, they would carve tiny bamboo pegs to fill in the gaps. There have also been teeth of metal found in the mummies of Egyptian kings, teeth hewn from rare gems and even teeth transplanted from other humans. If you have missing or problem teeth in York today, you don’t need to search for treatment inspiration at the Jorvik Centre. You’re only a stone’s throw away from the new centre for implant excellence, Yorkshire Dental Suite. Our new state-of-the-art suite in the beautiful walled city of York offers full-mouth implants, Teeth in a Day and All on 4 implants. If you’re having trouble eating or lacking confidence, you don’t have to resort to such desperate practices as the Vikings or other forebears. There are expert dentists waiting to give you the very best treatment. It’s not just dental treatments that have changed over time - dental suites have too. We know that many people are anxious about a visit to the dentist, which is why we do dentistry differently. Relaxed surroundings, custom scents - you might think you’ve walked into a spa instead. Considering getting a tooth implant in York? Don’t be a Viking, get in touch today.