If you have lost a tooth, you are not alone — and you do not have to live with a gap, a removable denture that moves, or a bridge that relies on neighbouring teeth. Dental implants are designed to replace the root of a missing tooth so a crown, bridge or denture can sit securely. For many patients in Glenrothes and Fife, that means eating more comfortably, speaking with less worry, and smiling without hiding a space.
We do not treat implants as a one-size-fits-all product. Every plan starts with listening: what bothers you day to day, what you hope treatment will change, and what would feel realistic for your health, time and budget. From there we examine the mouth, review appropriate imaging and explain options in plain language — including when an implant is not the most suitable first step.
Single Missing Tooth
A single implant can replace one missing tooth without grinding down the healthy teeth on either side. After healing, a custom crown is fitted so the replacement can blend with your smile. This is often considered when a tooth has been lost to decay, fracture or gum disease, or after an extraction.
Single tooth implants →Several Missing Teeth
When more than one tooth is missing, implants can support individual crowns or an implant-supported bridge. The number of implants, their position and the type of restoration depend on bone, bite and the teeth that remain. We will set out the clinical reasoning so you can compare this with a conventional bridge or a denture.
Multiple tooth implants →Loose Dentures
If your denture lifts when you eat, speak or laugh, implant-retained dentures can add stability. A small number of implants can help a denture clip or rest more securely, which many patients find more comfortable than a loose plate alone.
Implant-retained dentures →Full-Arch / Full-Mouth Solutions
Where most or all teeth in a jaw need replacing, full-arch implant treatment may be discussed. This is carefully planned and is not suitable for everyone. Consultation covers health, bone, healing time, maintenance and realistic outcomes before any treatment is agreed.
Full-arch implants →Your Implant Journey
Consultation
Discuss your concerns and goals.
Digital Assessment
Clinical examination and appropriate imaging.
Personalised Plan
Clear options, timescale and costs.
Implant Treatment
Precision-led treatment.
Your New Smile
Restore confidence, comfort and function.
Healing time varies. Some stages can be combined; others need months. We will be honest about that from the start so you can plan around work, family and travel.
Why Choose North Street for Implants?
North Street Dental & Implant Center is an established Glenrothes practice with more than 30 years of community care, now investing in modern implant and restorative dentistry. Treatment is led by Principal Dentist Dr Faheem Haider, who has postgraduate training in dental implantology and a clinical interest in oral surgery and complex restorative work.
You will see the same emphasis we bring to every patient: time to ask questions, written plans where appropriate, and aftercare so you know how to look after implants at home. We also welcome patients from Leslie, Markinch, Thornton, Kirkcaldy and the wider Fife area who want implant advice without travelling far.
Meet Dr Faheem Haider
Dr Haider is Principal Dentist at the practice. His publicly listed qualifications include a Bachelor of Dental Surgery (2008, with honours), membership of the Faculty of Dental Surgery, a Master’s in Endodontics (University of Chester), a Master’s in Dental Implantology (University of Salford) and a postgraduate diploma in dental sedation (Newcastle University). GDC registration can be confirmed on the official GDC register.
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Book Your Implant Consultation
Call 01592 752171 or contact the practice to arrange a discussion with our team.
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