Implants are man-made roots, formed from small titanium cylinders. They are designed to replace the root portion of a missing tooth, and they solve many problems associated with missing teeth. Missing teeth create extra space in your jawbone, which will cause it to sink. This will also make your cheeks and lips appear sunken, increasing the appearance of your age. Over the course of your natural aging process, space will be created between your teeth. Speech, chewing efficiency, and even diet can be negatively impacted, simple because your jaw can no longer handle everything it once could. All of these problems can be solved with dental implants, because they directly address the core problem – too much space in your mouth. Your body will regenerate bone on its own, which will grow around and bond with the placed implant over the course of several months. This is known as “implant integration”, and it creates a stable anchor for the replacement tooth. As a result, dental implants can be used to replace as many lost teeth as necessary, because they look and function exactly like your normal teeth. Since implants are designed to replace roots, placing them is a surgical procedure. Implants are not a final solution for all oral hygiene. They work best for patients who have lost one or more teeth, but are committed to maintaining their dental health. Whether you are fit for implants can be determined with a surgical consultation. We can also restore implants you already have, depending on the extent of the damage.

Tooth extractions are performed when teeth are severely damaged or broken. This is generally a last resort, when Root Canal Treatments and Crowns cannot help, because our priority is always to save your tooth and maintain the health of your smile. During the procedure, you would any pain. Certain patients may also wish to be sedated completely, in addition to numbing the tooth area, which can be arranged.