Restore Your Smile with Dental Implants

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Are you considering dental implants? If so, you're making a great decision! Dental implants are one of the most popular and effective ways to replace missing or damaged teeth. At Bent Creek Dental, we offer dental implants for our patients in Auburn, Opelika, and the surrounding areas of East Alabama.

We believe that dental implants are a valuable treatment option for our patients, and we want to make sure they have all the information they need to make an informed decision about their treatment.

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What are dental implants?

Dental implants are small titanium rods that are inserted into the jawbone to act as artificial replacement roots for missing teeth. The implant fuses with the bone over a period of several months, providing a sturdy foundation for a dental prosthetic such as a crown, bridge, or denture. In addition to restoring chewing function, dental implants can also improve the appearance of the smile by filling in gaps left by missing teeth.

Dental implants themselves are invisible, and the prosthetics are designed to match the patient's natural teeth in both color and shape. As a result, dental implants provide both functional and aesthetic benefits.

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Benefits of dental implants

Dental implants are a popular and effective way to replace missing teeth. Unlike dentures or bridges, dental implants are designed to provide a long-term solution for people who have lost one or more teeth. In addition to being a cosmetic improvement, dental implants offer a number of benefits, including increased comfort and improved oral health.

One of the biggest benefits of dental implants is that they allow you to eat the foods you love without worrying about your teeth slipping or falling out. Dental implants are also easier to care for than dentures, and they don't require special cleaning solutions or adhesives. Because dental implants are permanently attached to your jawbone, they also help to prevent bone loss and keep your teeth healthy and strong.

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Here are some key benefits of dental implants:

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• Increased Comfort: Dental implants feel and function like natural teeth, providing a comfortable and secure fit.

• Improved Oral Health: Because dental implants are permanently attached to your jawbone, they help to prevent bone loss and keep your teeth healthy and strong.

• Enhanced Eating and Speaking: Implants allow you to eat the foods you love without worrying about your teeth slipping or falling out. They also improve speech by eliminating the discomfort caused by loose dentures.

• Ease of Care: Dental implants are easier to care for than dentures and don't require special cleaning solutions or adhesives.

• Long-Lasting Solution: With proper care, dental implants can last a lifetime, making them a cost-effective solution over the long term.

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If you're considering dental implants, be sure to talk to your dentist about all of the benefits they can offer.

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What if I need multiple dental implants?

If you need multiple dental implants, our dentist will first assess whether you are a good candidate for the procedure. This includes taking into consideration factors such as the state of your oral health and the density of your jawbone.

If you are a suitable candidate, the next step is to have implant posts surgically inserted into your jawbone. Once the posts have bonded with the bone, artificial teeth can be securely attached to them. The entire process can take several months to complete, but once it is finished you will have a natural-looking and long-lasting solution to your tooth loss problem.

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Downsides of dental implants

Dental implants have very few downsides. Implant surgeries have a very high success rate, but there is one downside that keeps them from being used to replace teeth in every instance. They are expensive compared to other alternative treatments. However, it is an investment in yourself, your quality of life, comfort, and self-esteem.

It is not uncommon for patients to suggest that dental implants have given them a second chance at life, love, and/or business success.

I am not happy with my dentures, are dental implants a good alternative?

More than 36 million Americans are living without teeth. Often due to complications with the patient's anatomy, dentures are loose and make speech and chewing difficult. 

With dental implants, we can convert conventional dentures to snap in dentures, preventing dentures from floating during function. Dr. Mathis can further evaluate how to improve your denture function.

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Are Dental Implants a Good Alternative to Dentures?

More than 36 million Americans are living without teeth, and often, dentures can be loose and make speech and chewing difficult due to complications with the patient's anatomy.

With dental implants, we can convert conventional dentures to snap-in dentures, preventing dentures from floating during function. Dr. Mathis can further evaluate how to improve your denture function.

Restore Chewing Function and Quality of Life

Living with missing teeth can lead to poor chewing function and a decreased quality of life. At Bent Creek Dental, we are able to restore chewing function with dental implants. A dental implant is a titanium fixture that replaces the root of a failing tooth. After appropriate healing, approximately three months, we can attach a crown to the implant that matches your other teeth. With a dental implant, you are able to floss between all of your teeth, and we do not have to crown the adjacent teeth as we would with a bridge. Often, dental implants are the best replacement option for missing teeth.

Schedule Your Consultation Today!

Call us today or book an appointment online to schedule your consultation. Dr. Mathis and the team at Bent Creek Dental are here to help you achieve a healthy, beautiful smile with dental implants.

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Call us today or book an appointment online to schedule your consultation

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Missing Teeth?

Living with missing teeth can lead to poor chewing function and a decreased quality of life.  At Bent Creek Dental, we are able to restore chewing function with dental implants.  A dental implant is a titanium fixture to replace the root of a failing tooth.  After appropriate healing, approximately 3 months, we are able to attach a crown on to the implant that matches your other teeth.  With a dental implant, you are able to floss in between all of your teeth and we do not have to crown the adjacent teeth as we would with a bridge.  Often, dental implants are the best replacement option for missing teeth.  Call us today or book an appointment online to schedule your evaluation!

Loose Denture?
More than 36 million Americans are living without teeth.  Often times, due to complications with the patient anatomy, dentures are loose and make speech and chewing difficult.  With dental implants, we can convert conventional dentures to snap in dentures, preventing dentures from floating during function.  Dr. Mathis can further evaluate how to improve your denture function.