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Dental Implants

The Gold Standard of Tooth Replacement

Whenever a patient comes to see us hoping to replace their missing teeth, we always highly recommend dental implants. Why? Because when it comes to strength, aesthetics, and durability, they are in a class of their own compared to all other prosthetics. Dr. Kitt can use this state-of-the-art treatment to help a patient look and feel like their teeth never went missing in the first place, and the results are seamlessly confident. To learn more and see if dental implants in Flint, TX would be right for you, contact us today.

Why Choose Kitt Dental for
Dental Implants?

What is a Dental Implant?

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A dental implant is actually a very small titanium post. This is placed into the jawbone where a tooth used to reside, and then, it bonds to the surrounding tissue through a process called osseointegration. Once this is finished, a new crown, bridge, or denture is attached on top. Right now, implants are the only treatment available that restores an entire tooth from top to bottom.

Benefits of Dental Implants

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Dental implants offer several advantages compared to traditional tooth replacements, a few including:

Are Dental Implants Right For You?

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Whether you are missing one tooth, multiple teeth, or all of them, you can still benefit from dental implants. After giving you an exam to make sure your mouth is healthy enough to support your new teeth, Dr. Kitt will help you choose which of the following procedures is best for you.

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Missing Single Tooth

Filling a lone gap is relatively simple with implants. A post is placed between two healthy teeth and topped with a custom-made crown. Unlike with a bridge, the adjacent teeth don’t have to be shaved down at all, better preserving someone’s remaining dental structure.

Animated dental implant supported fixed bridge placement

Missing Multiple Teeth

Instead of using an individual implant for each tooth, just one or two implants can be used to support several new teeth at once, serving as the foundation for a bridge or partial denture. These prosthetics are not removable and have much more stability compared to regular ones.

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Missing All Teeth

An entire row of teeth can be brought back using just four to six dental implants placed along the jawbone that support a full denture. These dentures are smaller and leave more room in the mouth, creating a more comfortable fit, and they also allow a patient to recover much more of their bite strength versus a traditional denture.

Partnered With Flint’s Best Specialists

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Every dental implant procedure starts with the surgical placement of the new roots into the jaw, and to make sure this part of the process is as comfortable and successful as possible, we work with some of the best specialists in the area. We’re partnered with several oral surgeons and will guide you based on your budget and clinical needs as to which one is best for you. After a patient has healed from the surgery, they’ll return to Kitt Dental where we’ll attach their prosthetics to complete their smile. This collaborative approach ensures a patient enjoys only the best care from beginning to end, providing valuable peace of mind throughout.

Understanding the Cost of Dental Implants

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Because tooth loss can vary from person to person, the kind of dental implant treatment a patient needs is always unique, and this is reflected in the price. The number of implants, the type of prosthetic, and the location within the mouth are all factors that influence the final price. We’ll discuss your specific costs when you come in for a consultation. Fortunately, due to their longevity, dental implants are considered to be one of the best deals in all of dentistry, enabling many patients to save thousands over the years because they don’t have to redo their teeth like with bridges and dentures.

Maintaining & Caring For Your Dental Implants

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Although dental implants tend to last much longer than other tooth replacements in general, their lifespan greatly depends on how well you take care of them. Your implants are not susceptible to decay, but you could develop an infection called peri-implantitis, which can lead to implant failure. Fortunately, maintenance for dental implants doesn’t require extra special treatment. Actually, dental implant care is fairly simple—you need to treat them just as you would natural teeth.

Make Oral Hygiene a Priority

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If you haven’t done so already, you need to create and sustain a solid oral healthcare routine at home. Every day you should be brushing your teeth twice for two minutes each time. You also need to floss your implants at least once per day. These small habits keep plaque and bacteria from building up, reducing your risk for gum infections and other complications.

Eat a Healthy Diet

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Did you know that the harmful bacteria in your mouth flourish when you eat sugary, carb-filled foods? If you aren’t careful about what you eat, you could be giving them extra fuel and enabling them to grow. Try to limit your sugar intake, and instead make sure you’re getting enough foods that can actually help keep your smile healthy. These foods include leafy greens, carrots, broccoli, apples, and other fresh fruits and vegetables.

Break Bad Habits

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Every day, little habits can have a huge impact on your dental implants. For instance, chewing on ice puts excessive pressure on your implants and can lead to premature failure. In addition, smoking can be detrimental to implants because tobacco encourages bacterial growth in the mouth. If you’re used to using your teeth to get into packaging or other bad habits, it can take some willpower to retrain yourself. However, keeping your implants strong is well worth the effort and time you spend to break these unhealthy habits.

Protect Your Dental Implants

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Dental implants are a long-term investment in your smile, and you should treat them that way, which means protecting them. As a result, when you participate in activities that could involve getting hit in the face, such as basketball, football, or rugby, you need to wear a mouthguard. Even sports like soccer could pose a risk to your implants. Also, if you grind your teeth while you sleep, you can weaken the support your implants receive from the jawbone, which is why you can wear a nightguard to ease the stress.

Schedule Regular Dental Checkups

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You aren’t alone in wanting your implants to last. Even after you’ve received implants, Dr. Parris Kitt is here to help! On top of all the things you can do at home to prevent infection or other problems with your dental implants, getting checkups regularly with your implant dentist in Flint ensures that your replacement teeth stay in excellent condition and that problems are found and treated as quickly as possible. Routine cleanings also keep plaque from building up in stubborn areas and causing infections that could lead to implant failure.

Dental Implants FAQ’s

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Are you still curious about dental implants in Flint? You’re in the right place! Feel free to contact our office to speak to one of us directly if you’re wondering about anything specifically. Our friendly front desk staff is always ready to help. However, we’ve also included the answers to some of the most frequently asked dental implant questions to make the information you need convenient to access! Read on to satisfy your curiosity.

Are Dental Implants Safe?

One of the advantages of dental implants is their predictability—they have a success rate of over 95%. Dr. Kitt will ensure that your implants are healthy during every step of the process. They are made of titanium, which is a biocompatible material that allows them to fuse to the jawbone, becoming a permanent part of your body. Dental implants are not only safe, but they stimulate the jawbone to keep it strong and prevent it from deteriorating.

Are Dental Implants Worth the Investment?

While dental implants come with a higher price tag compared to other tooth replacement options, their benefits make them well worth it. In fact, because dental implants can last for the rest of your life with proper care, you may even save money down the road by avoiding replacements. Dental implants also allow you to eat, speak, and smile with ultimate confidence, which is simply priceless. We will always do what we can to make your treatment as cost-effective as possible.

How Long Does It Take to Get Dental Implants?

Your treatment time for dental implants will vary based on numerous factors, including the number of teeth you’re missing, any preexisting oral health issues you may have, and more. It’s important to understand that dental implants require a special healing period called osseointegration, which allows them to fuse to your jawbone. This process can take at least 3 to 5 months, which adds significant time to your treatment. However, osseointegration is precisely what allows patients to enjoy the unique benefits of dental implants.

Can Dental Implants Help with My Dentures?

Do you have a denture that slips and slides around? This irritation can be uncomfortable and embarrassing. Thankfully, we can combine dental implants with dentures to give you a stable, strong, and lifelike full smile replacement. Using an average of 4 dental implants, we can anchor your denture to your jaw for a smile that looks, feels, and functions like your natural one. In some cases, we may need to provide bone grafting to add volume to your jawbone for the placement of dental implants.

Does It Hurt to Get Dental Implants?

Patients learn that dental implants require surgery and automatically assume that there is pain. However, those who have received dental implants compare the sensation to a simple extraction. Dr. Kitt will ensure that you’re numb and comfortable before beginning, plus we offer sedation dentistry to provide a greater sense of relaxation. The only slight discomfort that you will experience is right after your procedure, but this soreness will go away once a few days pass.  

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