Restorative Treatments at our Renton Dental Clinic
Dental implants can be a great way to restore your beautiful and healthy smile, but did you know that not everyone is eligible for dental implants? Pure Dental Care is a full-service Renton dental clinic, so we offer a wide variety of options when it comes to restoring your smile. Our team can help you find the right treatment plan to suit your lifestyle and budget. Keep reading to learn more about dental implants, and find out if they would be the right choice for your dental future.
A healthy smile is so important when it comes to getting dental implants. Dr. Jolene Shih recommends dental implants for anyone who has a healthy smile and strong facial structure, because that is where an implant will be most successful. Anyone with a history of poor oral hygiene or a smoking habit may not benefit from dental implants, because the gum and bone tissue will not be strong enough to support the implant. There are other health conditions that could limit the success of an implant, such as pregnancy, diabetes, heart disease, osteoporosis, or anyone with a chronic illness. Anyone who has undergone radiation therapy in the head or neck area may not be able to support a dental implant. This is because certain health conditions can cause slow healing, as well as cause problems with bone density. Talk to our team about your health history so that we can take this into consideration when planning your dental treatment plan.
For some smiles, treatment is available to help prepare the jaw and gums for a new implant. Gum grafting borrows soft tissue from another area in the mouth and attaches it where the gums have receded. This creates new healthy tissue that can aid in supporting a new dental implant. Bone grafting is a similar procedure where bone tissue is borrowed from another area of the body and inserted into the jaw before an implant is placed. This is done because the jaw begins to recede after tooth loss because there is simply no tooth to support. We can perform gum and bone grafting at our Renton dental clinic to help prepare your mouth for a new dental implant.
Dental implants are a lifetime investment, so they can be quite expensive. This is a permanent change to your smile, so it will require multiple visits and it can get quite expensive, especially if you require additional procedures. If cost is a concern, it may be beneficial to explore alternative restorative options. We know that dental implants may not be the right choice for all budgets, and that is why we offer a variety of restorative options to help all of our patients achieve healthy and beautiful smiles. Dentures, bonding, crowns, and bridges may all be excellent choices to repair your smile depending on what needs to be done. Schedule a smile consultation at our Renton dental clinic so that we can work with you to find the best course of treatment. We can help you get a healthy and gorgeous smile at a price that works for you.
Learn more about dental implants and other restorative procedures offered at our Renton dental clinic by scheduling a visit with us! You can reach our team by calling (425) 223-4318 or by filling out an appointment request form directly on our site. We look forward to helping you get a new smile, so call our office today to book your next appointment!