Dental Implants
Dental implants have become the gold standard for replacing missing teeth and are the top tooth replacement service at our office. Our dentist, Dr. Tran, is highly skilled and committed to offering the best dental implant options and results tailored to your specific situation and needs.
The dental implant process involves multiple steps and can sometimes be complex. Moving between facilities and working with different providers can add to the stress you’re already dealing with from having a missing or unsalvageable tooth. With our focus on complete dental solutions, you can have your dental implants planned and executed seamlessly—from assessment and preparation to surgery, restoration, and cosmetic considerations—all under one roof, with our experienced dentist. We proudly serve patients in Carson, Torrance, Long Beach, and other South Bay cities.
Let us help you take care of your teeth and restore them to full health, seamlessly!
Who Are Dental Implants For?
Dental implants are a great option for most healthy adults with a missing or broken tooth that can’t be saved. Implants offer many benefits, providing a long-lasting solution that closely mimics natural teeth.
Children with growing jaws aren’t suitable for dental implants until their growth has slowed down. In the meantime, we have other effective options to replace missing teeth, especially small front teeth, while holding the space until their jaw growth is complete.
Dental implant surgery is a minor and safe procedure. If you have health concerns, don’t worry! We carefully review every patient’s medical history and work closely with your doctor to ensure your safety and smooth recovery.
When to Choose Dental Implants Over Other Options
Dental implants are an excellent choice if you:
- Want your teeth to look and feel natural, so you can smile and chew with confidence.
- Dislike wearing removable partial dentures.
- Prefer fixed teeth that don’t shift or move.
- Want to avoid loose dentures
- Want to avoid removable dentures completely.
Why Dental Implants Are the Best Tooth Replacement Option
Dental implants offer unique benefits that other tooth replacement options can’t match:
Bone Preservation: Dental implants replace the entire tooth, including the root. This stimulates the jawbone and prevents bone loss over time.
Natural Look and Feel: They look, feel, and function just like your natural teeth.
Closest Thing to Natural Teeth: Implants are the closest option to regrowing your own teeth.
Chewing efficiency: Fixed teeth with dental implants are more efficient at chewing food compared to partial or complete dentures. They provide better stability, allowing people with one or more missing teeth to enjoy a wider variety of foods, such as salads and chewy items, with greater ease.
Don’t Put Off Replacing Missing Teeth
While it’s easy to notice a missing front tooth, missing back teeth can often be forgotten or delayed. But over time, missing teeth can cause:
- Bone Shrinkage: The jawbone where the tooth is missing will gradually shrink away.
- Extra Strain on Remaining Teeth: This leads to increased wear, breakage, and uneven chewing on one side.
- Shifting Teeth: Teeth can shift into the empty spaces, causing misalignment, food impaction, and gum health issues.
Even if you’ve had a missing tooth for a while, now is the perfect time to restore your smile. Treat yourself to the gift of healthy teeth, so you can enjoy eating and smiling with confidence again.
Why Choose Heart Dental for Your Implant Treatment?
Dental implants are our specialty, and we make the process as seamless and painless as possible.
Comprehensive Solutions: We focus on providing comprehensive dental care, managing your implants alongside any other dental needs, such as teeth movement or cosmetic enhancements. Dental implant treatments can be complex, but we ensure you receive quality care all in one place, eliminating the exhaustion and confusion of visiting multiple offices.
Expert Care: Our dentist is highly skilled in both the surgical placement of implants and their restoration, ensuring your teeth look great and function comfortably.
Dental Implants Frequently asked questions:
How much do dental implants cost?
The cost varies depending on how many implants you need, whether bone grafting is required, and the type of restoration (especially for full-mouth implants).
Cost of dental implants can range from a few thousand dollars to tens of thousands of dollars. With finance and payment plan options, monthly payment is about few hundreds a month.
During your consultation with our dentist, we’ll provide a detailed estimate and explain the process.
How long does the dental implant procedure take?
For a single implant, the procedure typically takes less than an hour. If you’re receiving temporary teeth on the same day, this can add some time. For multiple implants and full mouth dental implant procedure, time varies, and we will let you know how much time you should plan ahead for the appointment.
Is the dental implant procedure painful?
Most patients experience little to no pain during and after the procedure. Dr. Thu Tran has a gentle touch and ensures you’re comfortable throughout.
What is the recovery process like?
For a single tooth implant, you can return to non-strenuous activities the next day. Mild discomfort may last for 2-3 days, but it’s usually manageable with over-the-counter pain relief. Some minor discomfort last 2-3 days after the implants placement that are tolerable to many people or easily taken care with over counter medication.
Do dental implants last forever?
Dental implants can last a long time up to 20 years or more. However, like anything else in and outside of your mouth, care and personal usage affect how long dental implants last. What we can do when you get implants at Heart Dental in Carson is that we put in honest work and use best technique.
I was told that I do not have enough bone for dental implants?
Bone grafting can often be done to build up enough bone for implants. While it may take time to complete for cases with severe bone loss, many patients find the wait worth it for the comfort and function of their new teeth.
Ready to have healthy teeth, chew, and smile again with dental implants? Give us a call today!