Get a Natural-Looking Smile With Dental Implants

Are you missing a tooth and looking for the most natural way to replace it? Unlike traditional bridges and dentures, dental implants restore not just the visible part of your tooth but also the root beneath the gumline. This makes them more secure, comfortable, and long-lasting than other options.

Here’s how it works: a small titanium screw is placed into your jawbone where tooth once was and acts as a sturdy foundation for a custom-made crown, bridge, or denture. Because implants function just like real teeth, they won’t slip, shift, or rely on neighboring teeth for support. Even better, they help maintain jawbone strength, preventing the bone loss that often follows tooth loss.

Are Dental Implants Right for You?

Did you lose a tooth due to decay, gum disease, or an injury? If so, dental implants might be the perfect solution. Unlike traditional bridges and dentures, implants can replace one tooth, multiple teeth, or even a full set, without putting extra strain on surrounding teeth.

The Dental Implant Process

The process for dental implants all starts with a consultation. Dr. Carlson will assess your jawbone’s shape and strength to ensure it can support an implant. If needed, a bone graft may be recommended to build up the area before placement.

Once the implant is placed, the healing process takes about 3-4 months as the bone naturally heals around it. Remember, this is a journey that takes time. But rest assured, we will form a relationship with you of mutual trust and respect as you go through this transformation.

When your dental implant is ready, we’ll attach a custom crown, bridge, or denture, giving you a fully restored smile that looks and functions like your natural teeth.