At Uptown Family Dental, you can restore your smile from any number of lost teeth with state-of-the-art dental implants in Portland, OR! Uptown Family Dental in Portland, OR offers state-of-the-art dental implant solutions to restore your smile and improve your oral health. Dental implants are designed to replace missing teeth with artificial tooth roots that are surgically placed into your jawbone to restore your smile's complete functionality and appearance.
Is a Dental Implant Right for Me?
One of the most trusted, long-lasting options for replacing lost or damaged teeth is the surgical placement of dental implants. Unlike other tooth replacement options, the dental implant will replace both the tooth and its root. Left untreated, the gap left by a lost tooth will affect the entire oral cavity, and sometimes even your total-body wellness. he mouth will experience changes throughout the entire oral cavity.
Our Portland, OR restorative dentists, Dr. Mike Moody and Dr. Brad Parker, recommend dental implant placement for patients who have teeth missing but do not feel like a denture is necessary. Dental implants can restore your functional smile, supporting your bite and a healthy jawbone, and can improve the aesthetic appearance of your smile. At Uptown Family Dental, our implant patients notice an improvement in confidence and self-esteem, feeling comfortable as you eat, speak and smile with ease.
Why Choose Dental Implants?
Implants provide the same capability as your natural tooth, promising durability and essential support to your surrounding teeth. Top benefits of dental implants include: Their feel is natural, they provide a great amount of durability, and provide the necessary support to surrounding teeth.
A dental implant also supports your speech and chewing capability. Your dental implant will become a permanent fixture so you will not have to worry about it being removed the same as dentures. You are able to eat, drink, floss, and brush as you normally would. Top benefits of replacing lost teeth with dental implants include:
- Natural Look and Feel: Dental implants look and feel like natural teeth, restoring your smile's beauty and function.
- Improved Speech: Implants can help improve your speech, making it easier to pronounce certain sounds.
- Enhanced Eating: With dental implants, you can enjoy a wide range of foods without worrying about discomfort or loose dentures.
- Preserved Jawbone Health: Implants stimulate bone growth, helping to prevent bone loss and maintain facial structure.
- Long-lasting Solution: Dental implants are a durable and long-lasting solution for missing teeth.
The Dental Implant Process
Receiving your new smile from Uptown Family Dental will typically include the following steps:
- Consultation: Your dentist will assess your oral health and determine if you are a good candidate for dental implants.
- Surgical Placement: The implant is surgically placed into the jawbone, where it fuses with the bone through a process called osseointegration.
- Healing Period: The implant needs time to heal and fuse with the bone.
- Abutment Placement: A small connector, called an abutment, is attached to the implant.
- Final Restoration: A custom-made crown, bridge, or denture is attached to the abutment, completing the restoration process and sealing the natural appearance of your new tooth.
Experience the Uptown Family Dental Difference
At Uptown Family Dental, our experienced team is dedicated to providing personalized care and ensuring optimal results. We use advanced techniques and high-quality materials to deliver exceptional dental implant services. Contact us today to schedule a consultation and learn more about how dental implants can transform your smile!
