Confidence & Comfort

Dental implants can help you smile more!

Dental implants can help you look better, eat better, and feel better.  More than a million have been successfully placed in North America.  That’s a lot of smiles! If you’ve been considering implants, here are a few of the most commonly asked questions.

What is an implant?  An implant has two parts a biocompatible metal root and a custom-made tooth which is attached to it.  Underlying bone is prepared to accept the root which becomes part of you jawbone.
 
How do I know if implants are for me?  Implants are so versatile that they can replace one or more teeth, support a bridge and eliminate the need for a removable partial denture, or provide support to make a complete denture more secure and comfortable.

Will my implants look natural?  Completely natural.  You can eat, speak, and socialize with ease.

Are implants safe?  Definitely.  Implants have been used for about 35 years, and patients can expect a 98% success rate.

Do implants require special after-care?  No. They require the same home care and regular dental visits as natural teeth.

Are age and health important factors?  Age is not a factor.  Most people in good overall and oral health excellent candidates for implants.
 
How long will implants last?  Implants are designed to be permanent, and more than 90% last for twenty years or more.

If you have more questions about dental implants, please call us! We’re here to help!

 

Get ready to smile back with cosmetic dentistry

 People really do look at your mouth first.  That’s got to impact your self consciousness meter… but that can be a good thing!  With these cosmetic dental procedures, we can help you to feel great about your smile – and your oral health – every time you catch someone smiling back at you!

 The most popular treatments are all but invisible, very patient-friendly and can improve your smiles without surgery and in only one or two visits ….
 Replace unattractive stains and discolorations with a pleasing and radiant smile by teeth whitening.
 Say goodbye to dark, outdated silver fillings and match your natural tooth enamel with white composite, porcelain, cast glass, or resin inlays and onlays.

 Cosmetic veneers will improve the appearance and proportions of teeth that are stained, chipped, overlapping, gapped, uneven. Veneers are extremely thin but strong porcelain shells that are layered over the front surfaces of natural teeth.  They can be designed to improve the proportions of your smile.

 Strengthen and renew the appearance of teeth that have had root canal treatment or extensive repair with a natural-looking crown that fits over a tooth to restore its normal shape, color, and function.
 Recapture your confidence by replacing missing teeth with implants.  They can be an esthetically pleasing alternative to dentures and bridges that will allow you to eat, speak, and socialize naturally.  Replacing missing teeth can prevent future problems with shifting that can affect your appearance.