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What Sets a Local Dental Implants Dentist Apart From General Dental Care
When you first lose a tooth, it may not seem like a big deal if the gap doesn’t show in your smile. But you’ll start noticing that eating feels off. Over time, your other teeth can shift into that space. And your jawbone starts to deteriorate in that area. A dental implant can resolve all of this. The team at Westwyn Dental has placed over 8,000 dental implants. And they can help you get back to your version of normal.
Exactly What Are Dental Implants?
A dental implant is a small titanium rod designed to serve as the root of a lost tooth. Titanium is biocompatible, meaning it works well with your bone. It’s topped with a small abutment and a porcelain crown to complete your brand-new tooth.
How Do Dental Implants Work for Missing Teeth?
Once the titanium post is in your jawbone, the bone fuses around it to lock it in. This process is called osseointegration. A dental implant can be a stand-alone solution for one missing tooth. Or multiple implants can support dentures or a bridge.
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Is a Dental Implant Right for Me?
You need to have overall healthy teeth and gums to be a good fit for implants. Our team uses 3D X-ray imaging to ensure your bone density supports the implant. If there’s already been some bone loss, we may be able to perform a bone graft to rebuild the area. And if you have gum disease, that’ll need to be treated first.
How Does the Dental Implant Process Work?
Here’s the step-by-step process of getting a dental implant:
- Consultation and 3D imaging to create our treatment plan.
- Surgical placement of the titanium post.
- Healing time while your bone fuses to the titanium post.
- Abutment and crown placement as the final step.
How Long Does It Take to Get a Dental Implant?
Start to finish, it can take anywhere from four to nine months. The biggest chunk of time is osseointegration. That’s the part where your bone bonds to the titanium post. But if you need a bone graft first, you’ll add a few more months.
Why Are Dental Implants Better Than Bridges and Dentures?
Implants offer benefits you can’t get with conventional bridges and dentures.
- Dental implants are a permanent fixture. They’ll last decades if you take good care of your teeth.
- An implant stimulates your jawbone.
- We don’t need to touch your natural teeth to place a dental implant.
- Eat whatever you want, just like before.
- Brushing and flossing are the same as with your real teeth.
What’s Recovery Like After Getting a Dental Implant?
After the implant surgery, you’ll have a little soreness around the site—maybe minor swelling. But tenderness and swelling go away after a few days. We recommend eating soft foods during the first week and avoiding anything crunchy. You should keep your mouth clean by rinsing with saltwater.
Where Can I Find a Local Dentist for Dental Implants in Berwyn, Illinois?
Our team at Westwyn Dental has decades of combined experience. Get in touch today by calling (708) 797-9377 to set up your appointment.
Dr. Jonathan Oh
Dr. Jonathan Oh is a Chicago-area dentist with deep roots in the profession, as dentistry runs in his family, and it shows in his genuine passion for patient care. A graduate of the University of Michigan School of Dentistry, Dr. Oh brings years of downtown Chicago clinical experience to his practice in Berwyn, where he is proud to serve as owner. He believes that behind every smile is a person who deserves to feel genuinely at ease, heard, and respected.When he’s not in the office, Dr. Oh enjoys walks along Lake Michigan, college football Saturdays, and spending time at home with his wife and their three-legged cat, Tony
