Dental Implants in Lynchburg Can Restore a Complete Smile

That gaping hole in your smile is not the only reason to make sure you have a tooth replacement. Consider that even one missing tooth can affect the way you talk, your ability to speak clearly and, of course, your self-confidence. Perhaps the best tooth replacement option is a dental implant. With this prosthetic, you’ll have a new tooth from root to crown. Drs. Peery and their team at Peery Family Dentistry would be happy to help you once again have a complete smile with dental implants in Lynchburg.

Experience the Care of Dental Experts

Drs. Peery and their staff are experienced and well trained in the surgical placement of dental implants. Nothing is more important than the health and safety of you, our patient, during your implant surgery. When you choose our practice to be your 24501 implant dentist, you can be sure you’ll receive not only a beautiful smile, but outstanding care and service from experienced professionals.

Benefits of Dental Implants

Other tooth replacement options such as a fixed bridge or partial denture only rest on top of your gums. Dental implants, on the other hand, are embedded in the bone beneath your gums. This provides two distinct advantages.

First, the implant serves to anchor your new tooth in much that same way a root does. The dental implant and surrounding bone tissue engage in a process called osseointegration. As you heal from your minor oral surgery, the implant—made of the biocompatible metal titanium—and your jawbone fuse together, or integrate. After some months, they create a secure foundation for your eventual tooth restoration, which is usually a porcelain crown for a single missing tooth.

Secondly, your new dental implant stimulates healthy new bone tissue growth. Without a root, your jaw begins to degenerate. This is a common consequence when one or more teeth have been missing for some time. The same can happen with a partial or full denture that rests on your gums; the denture may fill out your cheeks, but bone tissue is still missing the important presence of a tooth root. This problem is eliminated with dental implants.

Receiving Dental Implants in Lynchburg

If you’ve ever had a cavity filled, then you’re probably not going to mind the procedure for a dental implant. One of our dentists will anesthetize the site. Then, a very small incision is made in your gums to reveal the bone. The implant is placed in the bone and your gums are stitched closed. After a few months of healing, you’ll be back in our office to have your tooth restoration attached to the implant.

Call Our Office Today

If you would like more information about dental implants, contact our office. We may be able to answer your questions over the phone or we’ll be happy to schedule a consultation.