If you’ve lost a tooth to damage or decay, you know how difficult it can be to feel confident in your smile. Tooth decay and damage can cause pain, discomfort, and even disease. That’s why your family at Molina Dentistry offers dental implants to restore your smile and your confidence. You can receive many benefits from dental implants including restored functionality, reduced discomfort, and increased protection from disease.
At Molina Dentistry, our husband and wife dental team provides a variety of dental implants to replace broken or missing teeth and create a beautiful smile you’ll love.
Contact our dental office today to schedule a consultation and see if dental implants are right for you!
Restoring Health and Reclaiming Confidence with Dental Implants
Missing or damaged teeth aren’t just a cosmetic concern; they carry profound emotional and social implications. The discomfort and pain associated with these dental issues can overshadow everyday joys, affect how you eat, and even alter your willingness to smile, impacting your self-esteem and social interactions.
At Molina Dentistry, we recognize the deep influence a healthy, complete smile can have on your life. Dental implants represent more than just a solution to physical discomfort; they are a gateway to restoring your confidence and emotional well-being. By choosing dental implants, you’re not only improving your oral health but also taking a step towards reclaiming the joy and freedom in simple pleasures like dining out with friends or laughing without self-consciousness.
Our commitment is to provide a solution that respects your individual needs and circumstances, offering a pathway to a healthier, happier life. Let’s explore how dental implants can transform your smile and, by extension, your life. Contact Molina Dentistry today to begin your journey toward a full, confident smile.
How Dental Implants Work
At Molina Dentistry, we understand the distress a missing or broken tooth can cause. Patients who struggle with damaged or missing teeth often suffer from complications such as sudden pain while chewing, increased risk of disease, and diminished confidence. Dental implants not only help restore the tooth and its functionality but also provide physical and social comfort by allowing patients to eat without pain and share their smile with confidence.
Dental implants at Molina Dentistry are durable and seamless, making them a functional and aesthetic addition to your smile.
A dental implant contains two main components:
- Implant Post: The implant itself is a titanium post that’s placed into your jaw during a surgical procedure. This durable post acts as a replacement for your natural tooth root.
- Replacement Tooth: After the implant heals in your jaw, a replacement tooth is attached to the post using a piece called an abutment. The new tooth is created just for you, so it matches the rest of your mouth.
Because the dental implant integrates with your jaw, it’s much sturdier and longer-lasting than other types of artificial teeth. The implant and tooth restoration process allows you to regain full, uninhibited mouth function.
What Is the Dental Implant Process Like?
We know that dental procedures, including dental implants, can be stressful. That’s why our team has created a relaxed and comfortable office environment where you and your loved ones feel right at home. After all, our patients are like family—their comfort comes first. If you have one or more teeth that are missing or damaged, our husband and wife dentistry team will personalize your care to fit your needs.
The implant process will vary slightly depending on which type of dental implants you receive. For example, if you’re getting multiple implants or an implant-supported denture, the treatment may require additional steps.
The basic steps of receiving a dental implant, however, are as follows:
- Preparation for Surgery: When you arrive at the appointment for your dental implant, you’ll first receive anesthesia to numb your gums. We also offer sedation dentistry options to help you feel more relaxed during the procedure.
- Placing the Dental Implant: Once the anesthesia has taken effect, one of our dentists will insert the dental implant post into your jaw.
- Allowing Your Jaw to Heal: After the post is placed, the implant will need time to fuse with your jawbone to ensure strength and stability. As your gums and bone tissue heal around the implant, it will begin to function like a tooth root. Typically, you will receive a temporary replacement tooth to wear during this stage.
- Receiving the Replacement Tooth: Upon completion of the healing process, you will make an appointment to get your permanent replacement tooth or teeth. Most people are completely healed after 6–9 months.
Your dental implant and tooth restoration will look and function like any of your other teeth. With this new addition to your smile, you won’t have to worry about the pain, discomfort, or insecurity that a missing or damaged tooth may have caused.
Advantages of Dental Implants
Dental care is about more than having a brilliant smile—it’s about maintaining your overall health. Our team at Molina Dentistry is invested in the general health and well-being of you and your family, which is why they offer solutions like dental implants.
Here are some of the ways dental implants can benefit your oral and overall health.
Dental Implants Act Like Natural Teeth Roots
Dental implants offer a functionality that is nearly identical to your natural teeth. They replicate the natural structure of your mouth and teeth by replacing the tooth root, not just the tooth itself. WIth dental implants and tooth restorations, you can do everything you need to do including speaking, chewing, eating, and smiling—you will love how your new smile looks and feels.
Dental Implants Are Long-Lasting
Made from extremely long-lasting materials like titanium, dental implants are known for their durability. These implants can last for 10–15 years or longer when taken care of properly. Additionally, dental implants can help you save money on restorative dentistry treatments in the long run. If you’re looking for a long-term, cost-effective solution for your missing or damaged tooth, dental implants may be the solution.
Dental Implants Improve Your Self-Confidence
Are your missing and damaged teeth affecting how you feel about your smile? Your family at Molina Dentistry is determined to help you renew your confidence. Because dental implants and restorations look and feel like your natural teeth, they can help you regain your love for and confidence in your smile. With a dental implant and restoration, you’ll love the way your smile looks and feels.
Dental Implants Improve Health
While a dental implant and restoration has obvious cosmetic benefits, it also can significantly improve your oral and general health. When missing or damaged teeth are left untreated, they can negatively impact your general health by contributing to problems such as bone loss, periodontitis, and additional tooth loss. Dental implants not only restore your tooth, they also restore your tooth root which strengthens your jaw and prevents tooth shifting and further decay.
Types of Dental Implants
At Molina Dentistry, we commit to treating you and your loved ones with respect, especially when discussing solutions to difficult issues. You can trust that our team will personalize each dental implant service to fit your financial concerns and oral health needs.
While single dental implants are common, we also offer dental implants as a restorative treatment if you’re missing many or all of your teeth. Along with implant-supported dentures and the All-on-X treatment, we also provide advanced procedures that can restore your jawbone, ensuring your mouth is strong enough to support dental implants.
Learn more about these treatment options below or give our office a call today to set up an appointment.
All-On-X Treatment
If you are looking for a comprehensive solution to restore an entire arch of teeth, then our All-on-X dental implant-supported dentures might be right for you. This option offers a fully restored smile in one appointment at one office to save you time and money. For your convenience, we also offer same-day dental implant treatments.
Single Implants
A missing tooth can cause numerous functional and aesthetic problems. By receiving a single-tooth implant, you can correct such issues and prevent future damage. Our dental team uses advanced materials and techniques to give you the comfort and aesthetic appeal that you’ve been looking for. This precise and reliable solution is best for patients missing a single tooth.
Implant-Supported Bridges
It can feel discouraging to have multiple missing teeth in a row. With bridge implants, however, you don’t have to worry about teeth-shifting or other problems associated with missing teeth. Bridges work by filling the gaps in your smile to restore confidence and function as well as ensure a secure and long-lasting smile.
To find out what type of dental implant is right for your smile, contact Molina Dentistry today and schedule an appointment!
Bone Grafts
Depending on the density or volume in your jawbone, you may need a bone graft to support any dental implants. A bone graft integrates new bone into the existing jawbone to create a solid foundation for your implant treatment. For long-lasting and reliable implant placement results, a bone graft may be necessary.
Our dental team is committed to serving you with integrity. That is why our dentists will only recommend a procedure such as a bone graft if it is necessary for the health of your smile and the success of the results.
NeoDent Implants
This type of implant is known for its quality and innovation because it increases stability and promotes osseointegration (the fusing of an implant into the jawbone). Molina Dentistry prioritizes your oral health by using advanced options like NeoDent Implants for great results.
Plasma-Rich Fibrin (PRF)
This cutting-edge technology creates a substance derived from your blood to make plasma-rich fibrin (PRF). The substance accelerates your healing process by promoting tissue regeneration after an implant treatment, thus improving the success rate of implants. At Molina Dentistry, we commit to providing lasting and quality service through the latest techniques, expertise, and technology such as PRF.
Why Choose Molina Dentistry for Dental Implants?
Our board-certified dental team, Drs. Patty and Eddie, work together to provide compassionate, effective dental care for each member of their patient family. Not only do they strive to personalize each patient’s dental care plan, but they also emphasize the importance of each patient’s overall health and comfort.
Whether you are considering All-on-X, single implants, or bridge implants, you can trust the integrity and excellence of all dental care at Molina Dentistry.
FAQs about Implant Dentistry
Have questions about our implant dentistry services? Don’t hesitate to call our office—we are happy to answer any issues or concerns.
You can also refer to our frequently asked questions below
Will dental implants hurt?
We know dental surgery can be scary. That’s why we’ve created a relaxing atmosphere in our office. Additionally, our patients can request anesthesia and sedation dentistry options to ensure they’ll be calm and comfortable during the procedure.
How do I know if dental implants are right for me?
Dental implants are a good option for many patients, but there are multiple factors to consider. The best way to know if dental implants would work for you is to set up a consultation with our experienced dental team. During the consultation, you can discuss your oral health needs, dental history, and financial questions with your dentist.
Dental implants can improve the appearance and function of your smile, so don’t wait—schedule a consultation with our expert dental team today.
Your Journey to a Radiant Smile Starts Here
Molina Dentistry has numerous implant options including All-on-X, single implants, and bridge implants. With the expertise from a Fellowship of ICOI and the innovation from PRF and NeoDent implants, you will experience stunning and lasting results.
To receive all of the amazing perks that Molina Dentistry provides, call our dental team and schedule an appointment today!
