Living with missing teeth can impact your confidence and oral health. Dental implants provide a remarkable way to restore your smile with permanent results that stand the test of time. These innovative tooth replacements have become the gold standard for creating natural-looking, functional smiles.
Call Scott A. Babin, DDS & Associates at 425-243-0843 for Edmonds or 425-242-3235 for Renton. Patients throughout Seattle discover how implants can completely change their dental experience.
Understanding Dental Implants
Dental implants are titanium fixtures surgically positioned in your jawbone beneath the gums. These metal anchors act as sturdy roots for your replacement teeth. Once in place, they fuse with your natural bone to create a solid foundation.
The advantages of choosing implants include:
- Exceptional durability – often lasting decades or a lifetime
- Natural appearance that blends with surrounding teeth
- Preservation of facial structure and prevention of bone loss
- No impact on adjacent healthy teeth
- Improved ability to chew and speak normally
The Journey to Your New Smile
The implant process unfolds over several appointments:
- Comprehensive evaluation: We examine your mouth, take images, and develop your personalized treatment plan.
- Implant surgery: The titanium post is precisely placed into your jawbone using gentle techniques and appropriate anesthesia.
- Integration period: Your body needs time (typically 3-6 months) for the implant to bond with your bone in a process called osseointegration.
- Restoration placement: After healing, we attach your custom-crafted crown, bridge, or denture to complete your restoration.
Why Patients Choose Implants
While traditional bridges and dentures remain options, implants offer superior stability and function. They eliminate concerns about slipping dentures or the need to grind down healthy adjacent teeth for bridges. Many patients forget they even have implants after a short adjustment period!
Simple Maintenance for Long-Term Success
Caring for dental implants requires the same good habits you’d use for natural teeth:
- Thorough brushing twice daily
- Daily flossing around the implant
- Regular professional cleanings
- Avoiding excessive force from habits like teeth grinding
With proper maintenance, your implants can help restore your smile for many years to come.
Your Path to a Complete Smile Starts Here
Nothing compares to the confidence that comes with a full, healthy smile. Whether you’re missing a single tooth or require full-mouth rehabilitation, implants offer the most advanced way to restore your smile with results that truly become part of you.
Take control of your oral health today by contacting us your implant consultation. Our experienced team serves patients throughout the Seattle Metro area with the highest standard of implant care.
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