Implant Dentistry in Andover
Missing, broken, or decaying teeth can affect both the appearance of your smile and your oral health. At Andover Comprehensive Dental Care, we offer dental implants to help you achieve a healthy, complete, and beautiful smile. Our dentist takes the time to understand your needs and creates a personalized solution just for you. Whether you need to replace a single tooth or are considering dental dentures, we have the right option for you.
To make your treatment as smooth as possible, we perform every step of the implant process in-house, including any necessary pretreatments and implant placement. Our goal is to make receiving care easy and comfortable, so you leave with a fully functioning smile. Call us today to schedule your appointment for implant dentistry in Andover!
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What Are Dental Implants?
Dental implants are a long-lasting solution for replacing missing teeth. They work by placing a small post into your jawbone, which acts as your new tooth root and provides a strong foundation. After the area heals, a connector called an abutment is added, and a custom-made restoration is attached. This creates a complete, natural-looking tooth replacement that feels secure and functions just like your original tooth.
With dental implants, you can eat, speak, and smile with confidence. They stay firmly in place, feel comfortable, and help preserve the health of your jawbone. Our dentist offers dental implants as a reliable and durable solution for tooth loss, helping you enjoy life with a full, restored smile.
Tooth Implant Options
Our dentist offers a variety of restorations designed to bring back your smile's appearance and boost your confidence. Whether you need to replace one tooth or a full arch, we provide implant-based solutions that look natural and feel comfortable, giving you a healthy, beautiful smile. Our tooth implant options include:
- Crowns: We create custom-made crowns that attach directly to implants, restoring damaged or weakened teeth with strength and a natural look.
- Bridges: When you're missing three or more teeth, we use bridges anchored to implants for a secure and natural-feeling replacement.
- Dentures: If you've lost a full arch of teeth, our dentures attach firmly to implants, providing a comfortable fit that stays in place while you eat and smile.
- All-on-4®: Our dentist uses All-on-4 as an innovative solution that relies on just four implants to support full arches of teeth. This approach minimizes healing time and provides a stable, beautiful smile. We will work with you to determine if this solution is the right fit for your needs.
Dental Implant Pretreatments
If your jawbone and gums aren't healthy enough to support dental implants, you may need pretreatments. Our dentist performs these procedures in-house, making the process more convenient for you. Addressing these issues first helps create a strong, lasting foundation for your implants. Our pretreatments include:
- Bone Grafts: We add bone materials to areas where the jawbone has weakened or shrunk, creating a stable foundation that's strong enough to support dental implants.
- Extractions: When a tooth is beyond saving, we gently remove it to make room for your new implant and enable your mouth to heal properly.
- Gum Disease Treatments: Healthy gums are key to a successful implant. We carefully treat any gum infection or inflammation to bring your gums back to good health before moving forward with implant treatment.
Our Implant Dentistry Process
We aim to provide a streamlined and comfortable experience with dental implants. The process begins with a thorough consultation where our dentist evaluates your oral health, takes any necessary scans or x-rays, and discusses your personal goals and expectations. If your mouth is not healthy enough to support an implant, we perform pretreatments right here in our office to prepare your mouth for successful implant placement.
Once your smile is ready, we place the dental implant directly into your jawbone using computer-guided technology, which allows for precise positioning to maximize stability and function. After the implant is placed, there is a healing period, during which the implant integrates with your jawbone, forming a strong, lasting foundation. When healing is complete, you return to have your custom-made restoration attached to the implant, restoring both the look and function of your natural teeth and allowing you to eat, speak, and smile with confidence.
Dental Implant FAQs
We understand that you may have questions about our tooth implant process. We aim to make your experience as comfortable as possible by answering your questions and keeping you fully informed throughout your treatment. Common questions regarding implant dentistry include:
How do I care for dental implants?
You care for implants just like natural teeth by brushing and flossing daily. Regular dental checkups and cleanings are essential for maintaining good dental health.
What can I eat after getting dental implants?
Immediately after surgery, a soft-food diet is recommended to allow healing. Over time, you can return to eating all your favorite foods comfortably.
Can implants be whitened like natural teeth?
No, implant restorations cannot be whitened with traditional methods. However, they are custom-colored to match your natural teeth and resist staining.
Quality Dental Implants in Andover
At Andover Comprehensive Dental Care, we have the solution you need for a fully functioning, confident smile. With a variety of implant options available, our dental implants are designed to restore both your smile's appearance and chewing ability. Our goal is to help you achieve the smile you've always wanted, one you can't wait to show off. Call us today to learn more about our dental implants in Andover!
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