What Are Dental Implants?
If you're dealing with missing or damaged teeth, dental implants offer a permanent solution to restore both the function and appearance of your smile. At Shoals Oral & Facial Surgery in Sheffield and Florence, AL, our team provides dental implants designed to meet your unique needs, ensuring reliable, lasting results. This procedure involves placing a titanium post into your jawbone, acting as a new root, followed by a custom crown, bridge, or full arch to replace the missing tooth or teeth. Dental implants are a reliable, long-lasting option that helps you eat, speak, and smile with confidence. With Dr. McIlwain's experience and commitment to your care, you'll receive high-quality treatment and natural-looking, lasting results. Whether you're interested in single-tooth dental implants or full-mouth restoration, contact our office to discover how we can restore your smile with dental treatments tailored to your needs.
What Can I Expect During My Dental Implant Procedure?
Before we start your dental implant procedure, we'll make sure you're comfortable by numbing the area with oral anesthesia. If you're feeling anxious, we can also provide other anesthesia options to help you relax. During the surgery, we'll carefully place a post in your jaw, which will eventually fuse with the surrounding tissue to provide a strong foundation for your new teeth. Once your mouth has had ample time to heal (usually at least six months), we'll attach a custom-made dental restoration, such as a crown, denture, or bridge, designed specifically for you. This will not only restore your smile but also ensure that your jaw functions properly, allowing you to eat and speak with greater comfort and confidence.
What Are the Benefits of Dental Implants?
Dental implants are chosen for a simple reason: they offer a reliable, long-term solution for lost or damaged teeth. As true replacements for missing teeth, dental implants restore function, appearance, and confidence. Here are the key benefits that make dental implants a preferred choice for our patients in the Sheffield, AL area:
- Function and look like natural teeth
- Help restore confidence when speaking and smiling
- Provide a long-lasting solution
- Don't rely on surrounding teeth for support
- Fuse with the jawbone, maintaining bone health
- Allow for a more varied, unrestricted diet
- Improve biting strength and the lifespan of dental restorations
- Can last for a decade or longer with proper care
Because they are durable and require less maintenance over time, dental implants can save you money in the long run by reducing the need for frequent replacements or repairs. During your consultation at Oral and Facial Surgery of the Shoals, we'll discuss the different types of implants we offer and what you can expect from your dental implant procedure, including the estimated cost. We're also happy to discuss insurance coverage and payment options to make your treatment more affordable.
Dental Implants Reviews
Dr Frederick is a pleasure to work with. He has done ten implants and every one of them came with no problems. I would recommend him to any one that needs dental surgery or implants.
Love Oral & Facial Surgery Of The Shoals! This has been twice for implants with Dr Frederick, my experience with him has been great! His staff makes you feel very comfortable too! I highly recommend him! Will use him for all my Oral & Facial Surgery's! Trusting Your Dr. means everything! Thank You Dr. Frederick!
Dr Frederick is a pleasure to work with. He has done ten implants and every one of them came with no problems. I would recommend him to any one that needs dental surgery or implants. Two weeks checkup on last implants went well and everything was as expected.
Professional, kind and compassionate about your care. My children have had their wisdom teeth removed there and I've had implants, we have never had an issue. Highly recommend
Recently had to have oral surgery including a tooth extraction and a couple of implants. Dr. Frederick did an excellent job. His supporting staff made for a very comforting situation. Would highly recommend this practice.
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Replace Missing Teeth with Long-Lasting Dental Implants
Thanks to modern dental techniques, we now have a variety of solutions to address tooth loss with natural-looking and functional implants. Our team is excited to offer both single- and full-mouth dental implants as effective tooth replacement options at our offices in Sheffield and Florence, AL. If you have severely damaged or missing teeth, schedule a dental consultation at Shoals Oral & Facial Surgery to explore your options for restoring your smile.