Restoring the smile can be done in a number of ways, especially when lost teeth are the concern. The team of Gentle Dental Center can help. One of our dentists can provide patients with any of the three methods of repair, including partial dentures, bridges, and dental implants.

Many patients who are seeking a permanent solution opt for dental implants. These titanium posts are surgically placed into the bone of the jaw to replace missing teeth. Patients must have sufficient bone structure to ensure their restorations are successful. Dental implants derive their strength and stability through the jaw bone after the process of osseointegration occurs. This is the bone growth that solidifies the implant in place, providing one of the best treatment options.

Dental implants function and look like natural teeth. This permanent solution can last a lifetime with proper care and attention from the patient. A dentist can evaluate the smile with x-rays and a physical examination to determine if patients are appropriate candidates. When patients learn how easy dental implants are to take care of and maintain, they often love the idea of investing in their smile in this manner.

Dental implants may not be for everyone. This is why the team of Gentle Dental Center offers other options for patients to consider as well including bridges and dentures. These do not require bone structure to be present to place though they are able to provide reliable repair.

Though dental implants are costlier upfront, they are a wonderful investment for many of our patients who want to permanently address their tooth loss. Patients can discuss with their dental team the benefits of treatment and decide if this is a more appropriate solution to their needs than dentures or bridges.

Drs. Christopher Hooper, Anthony Martin, and David Groy of Gentle Dental Center in Virginia Beach assist patients with a number of procedure including advanced dentistry solutions such as dental implants. Contact their practice today to make an appointment. They can be reached by phone at (757) 431-1300 or by visiting the facility personally at 3497 Holland Road, Suite 113.