For patients with one or more missing teeth, dental implants are a popular and permanent solution. Dental implants are an advanced alternative to dentures or partials, providing a natural-looking and natural-feeling permanent restoration that gives patients the confidence to smile, talk, and chew with ease. There are many advantages to choosing dental implants, ranging from the freedom and function of permanent teeth to the convenience and confidence of a restored smile.
If you are interested in dental implants for your missing teeth, call us today to book an appointment with our dentists. Before determining if you are an ideal candidate for this procedure, Dr. Bowen and Dr. Gehlert will perform a thorough examination of your total oral health profile—assessing your bone, jaw, teeth, and gum tissues—before recommending the best treatment for your missing teeth. If you wish to improve your appearance, speaking, and chewing with permanent restorations, implants may be right for you.
How are dental implants placed?
If your dentist determines that you are a good candidate for this treatment, your implants
will then be placed. Because dental implants replace the roots of lost teeth, they are
inserted under the gums where bone can grow around them for a period of 3 to 6 months.
At this point, implants are firmly set, the gum tissue is strong, and the implant is ready for a
crown or restored tooth. Dental implants are incredibly natural looking and structurally
sound. Patients will enjoy the health and support of their dental implants, loving the
confidence that their new, permanent teeth inspire.
Bone grafts
For some patients, a bone graft may be necessary prior to placing your dental implant. If
you are lacking the bone volume in your implant site, a bone graft can be performed to help
your body replace missing bone in the area before the implant is placed. Luckily, bone
grafts are safe and effective at helping your body create the necessary bone to support an
implant, and later, a restoration. Once your bone graft is placed, it will stimulate bone
growth and bone volume in the area, helping your body begin to naturally replace missing
bone for a structurally sound implant.
Family Dentistry
Our family dentistry ranges from general examinations to dental implants and dentures. We care for smiles across all stages of life and look forward to helping you create a foundation for better overall health.
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Adult and Child Exams
Preventative care is the foundation of dentistry. Regular visits twice a year are crucial for removing plaque and tartar, as well as comprehensively examining a patient’s oral health.
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Gum Care
When you suffer from gum disease, intervention and treatment are essential for an optimal smile outcome. Our periodontal programs use gentle, non-surgical treatments to control and heal your gum disease—providing you with the comfortable and healthy gums you deserve.
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The Perio Protect Method®
With this innovative treatment, you can achieve a more effective medicinal treatment for your gum disease by wearing the Perio Trays® by Perio Protect®. Offering users a non-invasive treatment option that takes only 10 to 15 minutes a day, Perio Protect® is a suitable and easy-to-use alternative to the painful and repetitive scaling and planing surgeries that are typical of periodontal treatment.
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Root Canal
When the soft pulp of your tooth becomes infected, we perform a root canal to clean your tooth, destroy bacteria that could feed into the rest of your body, and create a beautiful dental restoration.
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Dental Implants
For patients with missing teeth, dental implants are the most advanced solution for problems with eating, chewing, or speaking. Implants, which act as roots for new tooth restorations, allow you to have new, permanent teeth, offering you unparalleled comfort, convenience, and aesthetics.
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Dentures and Partials
Dentures and partials are excellent options for patients who are missing some or all of their teeth. This advanced, yet cost-effective solution is well suited for a variety of patients and less invasive than dental implants.
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Family Dentistry
Our family dentistry ranges from general examinations to dental implants and dentures. We care for smiles across all stages of life and look forward to helping you create a foundation for better overall health. Learn More
Cosmetic Dentistry
We provide a selection of cosmetic dental options to help you love your smile! From veneers to advanced whitening, our cosmetic services are safe and effective ways to boost your smile—without sacrificing your smile health.Learn More
Wellness Services
We know that oral health has the power to affect your entire wellness. All of our dental services are based on the principles of whole-body wellness and are committed to boosting your overall health through safe, effective, non-toxic means, like mercury-free fillings and balanced nutrition.
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