Austin Advanced Dentistry offers dental implants, which are an excellent way to support your oral health if you have damaged or missing teeth. Their expert team specializes in implants at the Austin, Texas, office to leave you feeling and looking your best. Call now to schedule a consultation today or book online through the convenient portal system.

What are dental implants?

Dental implants are a total tooth replacement solution where the dentist secures an artificial root into the socket. A component called an abutment connects to the artificial root, followed by a custom-fit crown. 

Austin Advanced Dentistry also provides mini dental implants, similar to traditional implants but in a smaller size. This makes implementing mini dental implants faster. Which implant type best supports you varies on your unique circumstance.

How would I know if I require dental implants?

There are a few reasons you may require implants to support your oral health, such as:

• Missing or damaged teeth
• A recent extraction
• A severely decaying or infected tooth
• Wanting to improve your speech, chewing, and digestion
• Relieving pain associated with joint and bite pain
• Enhancing your facial structure

Moreover, you can only receive dental implants with enough bone tissue in your jaw to support the artificial root. If you don’t have enough bone tissue, the Austin Advanced Dentistry experts can offer options to increase your implant eligibility, such as bone grafting.

What can I expect during my implant appointment?

At Austin Advanced Dentistry, the experts start by taking teeth X-rays and impressions to better visualize your oral cavity space. The experts numb the area with local or general anesthesia to significantly increase your comfort, then insert the artificial root directly into the jaw bone.

Once healed, Austin Advanced Dentistry provides custom crowns that fit over the implant body that match your existing teeth’s size and color. This makes them indistinguishable from your natural teeth. The experts cement the crows into place to provide exceptional stability and comfort.

How do I care for dental implants?

The best way to increase the longevity of your new implants is to adopt a thorough and regular oral care routine. You should brush and floss twice a day to remove harmful bacteria that may build up on a tooth’s surface. Additionally, you can avoid excessive wear-and-tear by avoiding extremely dense foods that could result in a crack or chip.

It is also wise to schedule frequent regular checkups with the dentist to ensure your teeth are in the best condition possible. If you want to extend the life of implants for as long as possible, the Austin Advance Dentistry team is the dentist for you.

Call today to schedule an appointment at the Austin, Texas, office or book online using the reservation portal.