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Dental Implants

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Professional Tooth Replacement in Brookhaven, GA

There’s nothing fun about having missing teeth. Such a problem can affect your smile AND your self-confidence and can also cause pain and other sorts of distress, such as eating difficulties.

But, when deemed appropriate, dental implants can help restore that smile and bolster your self-confidence once again.

The Best Tooth Replacement in Brookhaven

There’s nothing fun about having missing teeth. Such a problem can affect your smile AND your self-confidence and can also cause pain and other sorts of distress, such as eating difficulties.

But, when deemed appropriate, dental implants can help restore that smile and bolster your self-confidence once again.

A dental implant is a metal post (or frame) that is surgically inserted into the jawbone beneath the gum. Once properly in place, the post serves as a holder for replacement teeth. Your dentist can mount these new teeth directly onto the post(s).

best dental implants in Brookhaven, GA

Why does a patient need a dental implant?

Dr. Mixson will recommend dental implants to:

  • Prevent teeth from shifting into the empty space
  • Conserve the jawbone (This doesn’t happen with a bridge because they are not implanted and do not provide adequate stimulation to the bone.)
  • Prevent facial “sinking” and preserve one’s appearance
  • Support permanent dentures (as opposed to the kind that are removable)

Types of Dental Implants

Dr. Mixson and the staff at Gentle Smiles Dental specialize in restorative dentistry including the use of implants, and this Atlanta dental practice uses the latest technology to make the implant procedure as pain-free as possible while achieving superior results.

Dr. Mixson may recommend the following implants:

Endosteal implants

This type of implant involves surgical implantation directly into the jawbone. Once surrounding gum tissue has sufficiently healed, a second surgical procedure includes connecting a post to the original implant. Lastly, an artificial tooth is attached to the post.

Subperiosteal implants

With this type, a metal frame is fitted onto the jawbone below the gum tissue and becomes fixed to the jawbone while the gum heals. Posts are attached to the frame and artificial teeth are mounted on the posts.
Both types of implants will involve several visits to your dentist.

Need An Evaluation for Dental Implants Near Brookhaven?

New technology has made it easier for dentists like Dr. Mixson to show a patient the actual results of receiving dental implants before the procedure even starts! Therefore, a consultation with a qualified dentist who is taking advantage of today’s state-of-the-art tools can help the patient to understand the advantages of implants and other restorative or cosmetic procedures.

At Gentle Smiles Dental, we take the time YOU need to explain the pros and cons of implants, we teach you how to care for your implants, and we’re happy to discuss ways in which we can make implants more affordable for our patients.

Contact our helpful staff today for more information  at (770) 455-6602 about restoring your smile with dental implants in Brookhaven, GA.