Replace A Missing Tooth With A Durable Dental Implant

Alexandria dental implants

Implants? Crowns? Veneers? Invisible braces? As dental technology and services have expanded in the Alexandria area, so has the vocabulary. Dentistry has advanced to provide many new solutions that address almost every possible dental trouble.

Drs. Geren & Mady have expertise with cosmetic and best restorative procedures.

In the past, if a patient in Alexandria had a missing tooth or a severely damaged tooth, Virginia dentists regularly suggested dental bridges or dentures, because they were the best options at the time. These days, unprecedented dental implants have proven to be superior to dental bridges for most Mt. Vernon patients. They can also replace dentures or anchor dentures for some patients.

A tooth implant provides many critical advantages over a dental bridge or dentures:

Longevity – Dental implants are strong and permanent, meaning with proper care they can last ten years or more.
Seamless – Fabricated to have the same shape, size and color of the original tooth, the implant will blend seamlessly with all the other teeth. If the original tooth had aesthetic problems, these can commonly be fixed with the implant crown.
Function – A dental implant functions like a natural tooth allowing for normal eating and speaking.
Convenience – Unlike dentures, no adhesives, rinsing, or removal is required.
Independent – Like the missing tooth, the dental implant is treated individually. No damaging of adjacent teeth is required, as with dental bridges. This independence allows nearby teeth to remain intact. Cleaning is easier than with most dental bridges which can require the threading of floss under and around the artificial tooth.

Let’s explain the tooth implant treatment plan:

If you are interested in getting a tooth implant, call Mt. Vernon Center For Dentistry at 703-360-5881 to schedule a tooth implant consultation. Drs. Geren & Mady practice in the greater Mt. Vernon area from Mt. Vernon Center For Dentistry in Alexandria. Dr. Geren & Mady will carry out an exam, take x-rays and counsel with you. If it is determined that you are a good candidate for the procedure, the process will begin.

Plaster dental impressions of both upper and lower plates will be taken. Drs. Geren & Mady will precisely place the titanium implant, which looks like a dark screw, into the bone of your jaw. Over the next couple of months, the bone and implant will bond together to form a new root for your new tooth.

After the necessary time has passed for bonding of the bone and implant, an extension (called an abutment) is placed on top of the initial implant post. This post extension is then capped with a temporary tooth. Meanwhile, the team of professionals at our lab will tailor your new, permanent crown.

Dr. Geren & Mady will then put the attractive permanent crown on top of the full post. This tooth will match your other teeth to create an outstanding new smile. You will find that the comfort is the same as your natural teeth, to the point that you may even forget which tooth is the implant. The upkeep is the same, with brushing, flossing, and regular check-ups needed.

If you want to identify if a tooth implant is right for you or desire information about smile redesigns, call Mt. Vernon Center For Dentistry for more specifics. We look forward to meeting you!

Alexandria dentists, Dr. James Geren and Dr. Zeyad Mady, of Mt. Vernon Center for Dentistry, provide provide exceptional cosmetic dentistry, dental implants, sedation dentistry, family dentistry and more for the Alexandria and Mount Vernon, VA area, including the communities of Old Town, Woodbridge, Newington, Franconia, Rose Hill, Lorton, Huntington, Fort Belvoir and Groveton, Virginia and zip codes 22306, 22308, and 22309.
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