Dental Implants
Dental Implants are a way to replace missing teeth or to stabilize loose dentures. Dental implants are shaped like a screw and are securely embedded into your bone, just as your natural teeth roots are. They are then attached to the replacement crown, bridge, or denture. After Dr. Sheets places your new implant, your implant will look, feel and function just as natural teeth do. Dr. Sheets has 20 years of placing implants and therefore, there is no need to go to another office to have any of the procedure done. The entire procedure, from start to finish, is done right here in our office.
Once Dr. Sheets places your implant, it generally takes 3 months to fuse completely to the bone. Once this process has been completed, your restorative tooth may be placed. Unlike dentures, which are unstable, dental implants are a long-term, dependable means to replacing missing teeth. However, if you have loose dentures, Dr. Sheets can evaluate you to see if you are a candidate to have implants placed to secure your dentures so they are much more comfortable to wear.
For more information on our services or to request an appointment, please don’t hesitate to contact us today at (253) 839-5400.
Why should I consider dental implants?
If you’ve lost a tooth due to injury or tooth decay, there are many reasons to consider dental implants. Once you lose a tooth, the bone that used to support the tooth begins to shrink and, over time, this can cause teeth to shift and loosen from their natural position. Choosing a dental implant will maintain the integrity of your dental structure by supporting your neighboring teeth. Dental implants provide a natural-looking and feeling tooth replacement that can offer a more permanent solution as they can last decades with proper care.