TOOTH REPLACEMENT

Not many years ago, losing a tooth left you with few options for replacement. While permanent teeth should provide a lifetime of function, it doesn't always end up that way. They may be lost due to an accident, decay, or gum disease. Since teeth start as a full set, even one missing tooth can affect the whole makeup of your mouth's delicate balance. As teeth slowly lean and migrate, wear and cracking from excessive forces often create escalating problems.

When it's time to replace missing teeth, whether it's one or a full set, several options might be available to you. Dental implants often provide the best opportunity to enjoy normal chewing and a full smile, although other options deserve consideration.

We know it's not always easy for you to sort through the complicated possibilities. Our doctors' background in restorative dentistry allows them to develop solutions for every situation.

IMPLANTS

A long-lasting choice, implant-supported dentistry brings you as close to growing new teeth as possible. Expertly placed in the same bone that once supported teeth, you'll enjoy the strength and function of a natural tooth. Modern porcelains produce a result so life-like, you may forget they aren't your natural teeth. Dentures can also be attached to implants when more than one missing tooth needs to be replaced. The stability and sense of confidence you develop with implants will leave you smiling.

Our doctors use the latest technology to collect all the data necessary to help plan your restorative case. Digital x-rays, 3D mapping, models, and photographs prove valuable. Our doctors use highly regarded specialists to bring all components of your case together. But at all times, they serve as the quarterback of the entire plan.

A well-thought-out treatment plan that includes implants creates the opportunity for different restoration options. After the healing period, crowns or bridges are custom-made and attached to the implants with small screws or dental cement.

Even with all the benefits, the cost of dental implants is an important consideration. When your case brings together the latest imaging, advanced training, and modern materials, this service offers one of the best values in health care. Compared to the replacement of other parts of the body, most dental implant procedures can be done at a small fraction of those costs. Most patients carry on with normal activities right away and usually enjoy a lifetime of normal chewing, bite stability, and appearance. We know the cost of dental implants is an important part of creating a complete plan that works for you.

The cost of dental implant services involves several critical factors unique to each patient. A fee quoted without careful evaluation and treatment planning may not only be incomplete, but doesn't consider what's best for your mouth as an individual. The doctor customizes your treatment plan after carefully evaluating your current oral conditions, needs, wants, and budget.

One thing is certain: You'll get the highest value possible in modern implant dentistry. That means years of natural function and a smile you are proud to show. We look forward to discussing how we can partner together for the best solution for you!

PORCELAIN BRIDGES

Whenever you drive across a bridge, you're being supported by the same principles that support a dental bridge. Crowned teeth on either side of a space are called abutments. They support an artificial tooth, called a pontic. While a bridge lasts for many years, sometimes the strain of supporting one or more missing teeth can cause the abutments themselves to weaken and may lead to more missing teeth.

In many cases, dental implants offer a better alternative, eliminating most of the load-bearing strain you see in traditional bridge abutments. When carefully placed in the bone, an implant mimics the root of a tooth. They bear the load that the natural teeth used to hold, sparing the neighboring teeth from excessive forces. In some cases, two implants may be used to build a bridge.

Our doctors know how to bring the puzzle pieces together to fit any scenario regardless of the scope of your treatment.

We look forward to discussing your options to make your mouth full again and to give you back a confident, glowing smile!