IMPLANT DENTISTRY

Your Solution To Restoring Missing Teeth

Despite improvements in dental care, millions of Americans suffer tooth loss — mostly due to tooth decay, periodontal disease, or injury. For many years, the only treatment options available for people with missing teeth were bridges and dentures. But, today, dental implants and implant dentistry are available. With advancements in modern dentistry, millions of Americans no longer have to suffer from missing teeth or loss of function in their mouth. Implant Dentistry is a highly effective alternative to traditional restorations such as dental bridges to replace missing teeth.

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About Implant Dentistry

A natural tooth consists of a root and a crown. Dental implants are artificial tooth roots that are placed in the bone and designed to support a restoration, such as a crown, while fully functioning during the forces of biting or chewing. Dental implants are posts that serve as the root for a customized crown or bridge. The implants are made up of titanium and other materials that the human body is compatible with. Dental implants create a strong support system for restorations such as partial bridges and crowns. Once in place, they allow us to mount replacement teeth onto them. Along with providing stability for the new tooth, it also gives a much more natural look to your smile. Not only have dental implants been one of the biggest advances in dentistry in the past 40 years, but implants are an excellent long-term option for rejuvenating your smile, according to the American Dental Association. At Fair Lakes Family and Cosmetic Dentistry, we are confident that we can restore your teeth and your confidence. Contact us today and request an implant dentistry consultation.

What Are the Advantages of Dental Implants?

Improved appearance

Dental implants look and feel like your own teeth

Dental implants allow you to speak without the worry that teeth might slip

Dental implants don’t just look like your natural teeth–they feel like them too! Implants eliminate the discomfort of removable dentures

Dental implants function like your own teeth, allowing you to eat with confidence and without pain

Improved self-esteem

No more missing teeth! Dental implants can give you back your smile and help you feel better about yourself

More of your own teeth are left intact, improving long-term oral health and improved oral hygiene. It is also easier to brush and move around your teeth with implants as opposed to missing teeth

Though implants come with a higher upfront cost than dental bridges, Implants are very durable and will last many years. With good care, many implants last a lifetime

Dental implants eliminate the embarrassing inconvenience of dentures, as well as the need for messy adhesives

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Improve Your Oral Health

Implant dentistry makes the teeth cleaning process easier, improving overall dental health. Make sure that you are properly taking care of your teeth by brushing, flossing, and of course, visiting our dentists every six months.

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Increase Your Confidence

You can smile confidently, knowing your restored smile will not shift or move. Living with missing teeth can impact your self-esteem, so don’t be afraid to enjoy and show off your new smile.

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Eat the Foods You Enjoy

With implants you’ll be able to enjoy the foods you love without fear! No food restrictions means there will be little to no adjustment period for your implants.

How It Works

Planning for the Procedure

Prior to undergoing this procedure, you will first consult with your dentist at Fair Lakes Family & Cosmetic Dentistry. Your dentist will conduct a dental examination, including X-rays, to ensure you qualify for the procedure, and will begin the treatment planning process.

Once the planning is complete and the day of your surgery comes, you may be given antibiotics to prevent an infection, and you will be given anesthesia for the surgery.

The first part of the implant process begins with surgically placing the implant into the jawbone. After your surgeon has firmly set in the implant, they will close up your gum and begin the healing process.

The healing period can also be described as Osseointegration, which is when your jawbone grows around the implant and combines with it to make it sturdy. Your dentist may recommend eating soft foods, cold foods, and soup during the healing period. This process can take anywhere from 3-6 months on average, and once that is over, you will revisit your dentist to insert your artificial teeth. Your dentist will customize your new tooth/teeth to look just like your other teeth, and you will be ready to show the world your brand-new smile.