Dental implants are the most advanced treatment for replacing missing teeth. Implants permanently replace a natural tooth by placing a small titanium post into the jaw under the gumline which is then used to support a tooth, bridge or denture. The post fuses with the bone, creating a custom-fitted tooth, bridge or denture secured to the implant, which holds them firmly in place.
When a tooth is lost, the jawbone beneath it begins to shrink (or atrophy) and becomes brittle from lack of use. Not only does losing a tooth affect your smile, it also changes the shape of your face, causing it to look sunken and prematurely aged. Losing one or more of your teeth:
According to the American Dental Association, more than 5.5 million implants are fulfilled annually by dentists in the U.S. Here’s why they’re so popular:
Success rates of dental implants vary, depending on where in the jaw the implants are placed but, in general, dental implants have a success rate of up to 98%. With proper care, implants should last a lifetime.
If your gums are healthy, you have enough bone to support an implant and if you’re in good general health, you’re considered an ideal candidate for a dental implant. To explore options for a dental implant, implant supported bridge or “never move dentures,” please call to schedule an exam and consultative appointment with our Grove City dental practice.
Our full service dental practice is located in on Broadway in Grove City, near the intersection of Route 62 and Grove City Rd. Our office is easy to find with plenty of parking behind our office near 1st St. We have morning and evening hours to fit your busy schedule and can easily accommodate family cleanings. Our dental practice in Grove City provides expert dental implant services as part of our general and restorative dentistry, serving patients in Grove City, Franklin County and the surrounding areas of Orient, Harrisburg, Commercial Point, Galloway, Urban Crest and Obetz.
Monday: 9:30AM–6:00PM
Tuesday: 8:30AM–5:00PM
Wednesday: 7:30AM–5:00PM
Thursday: 7:30AM–3:00PM
Friday: 9AM–1PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed