Replace Your Missing Teeth with Functional and Naturalistic Dental Implant Restorations
Would you like to replace your missing teeth? Dental implants in Ames and Perry, Iowa, are the most predictable teeth replacements. Swanson Family Dental offers high-quality implant-based restorations to rebuild your smile’s function and aesthetics. Schedule an appointment today with Drs. Rob and Jessica Swanson and the team to enjoy the confidence of a healthy, confident smile.
How do dental implants restore your smile?
A dental implant is a titanium fixture surgically placed in the jawbone to support one or more prosthetic teeth. The titanium post is biocompatible, which allows it to fuse biologically with the jawbone to form a secure foundation.
In addition to an implant, the doctor places an abutment between the implant and the replacement tooth. The final component of a dental implant is a beautifully made crown or other restoration. Dental implants look and feel like your natural teeth. They allow you to smile, eat, and talk like you have 100% natural teeth.
How are dental implants placed?
Your treatment starts with a consultation to determine your suitability for dental implants. Generally, you must be in good oral and physical health, and your jawbone must be healthy enough to support an implant.
Our office works with a trusted oral surgeon who surgically places your implants with unmatched precision. Although dental implants involve surgery, the doctor uses powerful pain management techniques to ensure a painless dental experience. After surgery, your implants are left to heal and fuse with the jawbone through osseointegration. It takes 4-6 months for your implants to integrate fully with the jawbone. After this process, you’ll return to your doctor for abutment placement. This minor procedure requires two weeks to heal.
Once your implant is set, our office will custom-create your crown, denture, or bridge after taking impressions of your teeth. We fabricate your restoration to match the exact specifications of your teeth, ensuring your implants look and feel natural. No one—not even you—will be able to distinguish your implants from other teeth.
What are the benefits of dental implants?
Dental implants are the gold standard for replacing missing teeth. They offer numerous functional and cosmetic benefits.
Some include:
- Stability: Dental implants are anchored in the jawbone. They don’t move or slip when eating or talking.
- Jawbone preservation: A dental implant replaces your tooth along its root, stimulating your jawbone as you chew and grind food. This functional stimulation prevents jawbone degradation that happens when you lose teeth.
- Natural aesthetics: When you lose your teeth, you deserve to fill the gaps left with something that looks natural. Dental implants resemble natural enamel, providing a lifelike appearance when we restore your teeth.
- Durability: Traditional bridges and dentures require replacement every 5-8 years. Dental implants can last a lifetime, providing a long-term solution for missing teeth.
- Renewed confidence: Dental implants help you feel great about yourself in personal, social, and professional settings.
Simple maintenance: Dental implants don’t need any special maintenance. They are cared for like natural teeth. Ensure your implants remain healthy and strong by brushing and flossing your teeth with your usual dental tools. Also, visit your dentist twice annually for routine check-ups and cleanings.
Ready to meet your Iowa implant dentist?
Dental implants provide a transformative solution for patients with one or multiple missing teeth. Are you interested in dental implants? Achieving your healthy, functional smile couldn’t be easier. Start your dental implant journey today at Swanson Family Dental. Visit us at our convenient locations in Ames (515) 233-2174 or Perry (515) 465-5170.
