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Dental Implants
Nothing can take the place of a healthy set of teeth, but when disease or an accident ends in tooth loss, it's good to know that there are options for restoring your smile.
If you are self-conscious because you have missing teeth or your wear dentures, there is an alternative: dental implants.
Are Dental Implants the Right Option for You?
Many patients choose implants to replace a single tooth, several teeth, or to support a full set of dentures. If you are in good general health, with healthy gums and a jawbone that can support an implant, this treatment may be an option for you. In fact, your health is more of a factor than your age. Chronic illnesses, such as diabetes or leukemia, may interfere with healing after surgery. And if you use tobacco you are at greater risk for gum disease, which can weaken the bone and tissues needed to support the implant.
The treatment time for dental implants is longer and the cost is higher than that of alternative procedures. Regular dental visits are essential to the life and long-term success of your implant. If your overall health is good and your teeth and gums are in good shape, Dr. Applegate can determine if you are a suitable candidate for the dental implant.
Single Tooth Implants
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Single Tooth Implants
The single tooth implant replaces the missing tooth's roots. A single tooth implant is a free-standing unit and does not involve treatment to the adjacent teeth. If the surrounding teeth are healthy, they can remain untouched and their strength and integrity may be maintained. The implant can stabilize your bite and help prevent problems with the jaw.
As Support
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Implant-supported Bridges and Dentures
Dental implants may be used to support a bridge when several teeth are missing. The bridge replaces the lost natural teeth and some of the tooth roots. An implant-supported denture can replace the missing teeth and some of the tooth roots. Because the dental implants integrate with the jawbone, and implant-supported denture tends to be comfortable and stable allowing you to bite and chew naturally.
Painless Makeover
Finally, the smile you've always wanted without the pain you've never wanted! At Applegate Dentistry we use LUMINEERS porcelain veneers, proven to be the safe and painless way to create dramatic changes in your smile.
Crowns in a Single Visit
If you want a smile that's your crowning glory, you may need a crown to cover a tooth and restore it to its normal shape and size. But why go to the dentist a second time when you don't have to? Here at Applegate Dentistry we use CEREC, a tooth restoration procedure that is done in a single appointment, start to finish.
Fast Relief for Teeth Sensitivity
New at Applegate Dentistry! Introducing Vanish XT Extended Contact Varnish, the six month protective barrier that immediately relieves tooth sensitivity and provides a long-term release of fluoride, calcium and phosphate.
These are just a few of the many benefits of using the product:
Bridge the Gaps
If you're missing one or more teeth, you may notice a difference in chewing and speaking. There are options to help restore your smile. Dental Bridges help maintain the shape of your face, as well as alleviating the stress in your bite by replacing missing teeth.
Dental Implants
Crowns and conventional bridges or dentures may not be your only options when replacing missing teeth. For some people, dental implants offer a smile that looks and feels very natural. Surgically placed below the gums over a series of appointments, implants fuse to the jawbone and serve as a base for individual replacement teeth, bridges or a denture.
White Teeth Make an Impression
Your smile is important. Think about it... It's actually one of the first things you notice when you meet someone. A whiter, brighter smile is beautiful and will help you feel better about yourself. Better still, it will make a lasting impression on others.
Tooth Colored Fillings
Let's face it, very few of us have perfect teeth, free of decay and fillings. You can probably see a filling or two in your own mouth, which do just that -- "fill" a cavity, or hole, in your tooth left from the excavation of decayed tooth structure. In many cases, those fillings are made of metal material and can go bad, weaken the tooth, or get additional decay under or around it.
Dentures
If you've lost all or most of your natural teeth, whether from periodontal disease, tooth decay or injury, dentures can replace your missing teeth and your smile. Replacing missing teeth will benefit your appearance and your health. Without support from the denture, facial muscles sag, making a person look older.
