What is this treatment?
A dental implant is a permanent replacement for a missing tooth. It consists of a tiny, strong titanium post that is gently placed into your jawbone to act like a natural tooth root. Once healed, a beautiful, custom-made ceramic tooth (crown) is attached to the top. It looks, feels, and functions exactly like a natural tooth.
Why might you need it?
You need a dental implant if you have lost a tooth due to an accident, decay, or age. Missing teeth can make it hard to chew, cause you to hide your smile, and eventually cause your jawbone to shrink. Implants solve all of these problems permanently.
Treatment Process
A simple step-by-step guide to your new smile.
Initial Consultation
We take 3D x-rays to check the health of your jawbone and plan the exact placement of the implant.
Initial Consultation
We take 3D x-rays to check the health of your jawbone and plan the exact placement of the implant.
Placing the Implant
While you are completely numb, the small titanium post is gently placed into the space where your tooth is missing.
Placing the Implant
While you are completely numb, the small titanium post is gently placed into the space where your tooth is missing.
Healing Phase
Over the next few months, your natural bone grows around the titanium post, making it incredibly strong and secure.
Healing Phase
Over the next few months, your natural bone grows around the titanium post, making it incredibly strong and secure.
Attaching the New Tooth
Once fully healed, we attach a custom-made, beautiful ceramic tooth to the post. Your smile is complete!
Attaching the New Tooth
Once fully healed, we attach a custom-made, beautiful ceramic tooth to the post. Your smile is complete!
🤕Is it painful?
The procedure itself is totally painless because your mouth will be completely numb. Most patients say the recovery is much easier than having a tooth pulled, with only mild soreness for a couple of days.
⏳Recovery Time
You may experience slight swelling or soreness for 2-3 days, which can be managed with standard pain medication. You will need to eat soft foods for the first few weeks to allow the implant to heal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Key Benefits
- Looks and functions exactly like a real, natural tooth
- Permanent solution that can last a lifetime
- Prevents your jawbone from shrinking over time
- Allows you to eat your favorite crunchy and chewy foods again
- Does not damage or rely on neighboring teeth like a bridge does
Ready to transform your smile?
Schedule a consultation today to see if Dental Implants is right for you.