Restore Your Smile with Dental Implants
If you have missing or damaged teeth, dental implants can preserve bone health, improve chewing and speech, and boost your confidence.
What Are Dental Implants?
Dental implants are metal posts attached to your jaw, replacing the root portion of a missing tooth. Once a replacement tooth is in place, it looks and functions just like a natural tooth.
Benefits of Dental Implants
Preserved Jaw Health
Improved Speech
Easier Eating
Improved Oral Health
Durability and Longevity
The Dental Implant Process
Here’s what to expect when you get dental implants at All Smiles Family Dentistry:
1
Initial Consultation
Your dentist will first need to review your medical history and do a full dental exam with x-rays and imaging. This will allow them to form a personalized treatment plan. In some cases, a bone grafting process may be recommended to ensure successful implantation.
2
Implant Procedure
The next step is the actual dental implant placement. After administering anesthesia, we make an incision in the gum, drill a small hole in the jawbone, and place the implant post.
3
Healing Period
The process pauses while your jaw grows to bond with the implant. This can take a few weeks or months, depending on the extent of your procedure.
4
Abutment Placement
Once the dental implant has bonded to the jawbone, a small connector post called an abutment is attached to the metal implant post.
5
Tooth Attachment
In the final step, an impression of the area is taken, and an artificial tooth is attached to the implant.
Frequently Asked Questions
During treatment, your All Smiles Family Dentistry dentist will administer local anesthesia, sedation, or general anesthesia. After the implant procedure, you may experience temporary swelling.
You may be a good candidate for dental implants if you have one or more missing teeth and want a stable, long-term, natural-looking tooth replacement. We require patients to have a fully developed jawbone, enough bone to support implants, and healthy oral tissues. We also require that you don’t have any health conditions that interfere with bone healing. Be sure to make a consultation appointment with All Smiles Family Dentistry to see if this procedure is right for you.
With proper care, a dental implant can last many years. This makes them a great long-term solution for missing teeth.
The cost of dental implants vary depending on insurance and if it’s a single tooth implant or multiple teeth replacement. All Smiles Family Dentistry offers many financing options to help break up the cost if needed.
Related Services
Crowns & Caps
Restore a damaged tooth with a dental crown for a healthier smile.
Permanent Dentures
Replace missing teeth with an implant-supported denture for lasting comfort and confidence.
Bridges
Replace a missing tooth with a dental bridge to help improve speaking, chewing, and confidence.
Ready to Get Started?
Start the dental implant process with a consultation to see if it’s the right treatment for you.
