Though they are not as well known as traditional dental implants, mini implants are being used successfully in the Cupertino area to improve smiles.
Like their larger diameter counterparts, mini implants can support a restoration for one or more missing teeth or replace a bridge or fixed denture. Denture wearers benefit dramatically from these slip-free dental implants that are inserted securely in the jaw bone.
In some cases, a patient is unable to receive standard full-size dental implants due to insufficient bone thickness. There are also mini implant patients who are not able to withstand dental implant surgery due to health issues. These patients are often excellent candidates for the mini version.
The placement of toothpick-size mini dental implants can sometimes be done in one dental visit. The placement usually requires no incisions or stitches. Recovery time, if required, is typically very short. Most patients are able to eat dinner that evening.
This is an essential decision. A dental implant is permanent. It involves oral surgery. It requires a significant financial investment. Making a bad choice of provider can lower your chances for success.
Here are the important factors to consider:
Experience
How many years has the dentist been performing implants?
How many tooth implants has he/she done?
How many years has the dentist been practicing dentistry?
Patient Reviews
Online reviews are a great resource. Former patients not only give a star rating, some of them share details about their experience. Check out the reviews for any dentist you are contemplating. Visit multiple online platforms.
Office Atmosphere
A modern dental practice with the latest technology helps ensure a successful outcome. When you visit the office, ask about their patient amenities. Observe the cleanliness of the office and the friendliness of the team.
What About Price?
You may wonder why we didn’t list price as one of the considerations. This was intentional. Choosing an implant dentist by price alone is a bad idea. In the San Jose area, most implant dentists’ prices are comparable. If you find a provider that has slashed the price for implants, be wary. Find out exactly what is covered. A dental implant consists of a post, abutment and crown (or denture). Some implant-only clinics advertise the price for the post alone. This is misleading.
How much does a tooth implant cost at Floor Dental Group? Call 408-255-4500 to schedule a consultation. We can take a look at your specific implant needs and discuss financing options.
Sometimes when people lose a back tooth they wonder whether they should bother doing anything about it. After all, the gap doesn’t show when they smile and there are other teeth to do the chewing. Why not leave it be and save some money? Actually, there are several very good reasons to replace a back tooth with a dental implant from Floor Dental Group in Cupertino CA.
The adjacent tooth – or teeth – may start shifting. If a tooth tilts, moves, or rotates, it can impact the bite. The unopposed tooth can also move, though it generally moves outward from the bone (over-eruption). Teeth that are displaced can become more vulnerable to gum disease, decay, or TMJ pain.
The underlying bone will begin to atrophy. Without the tooth root, the jaw bone shrinks. This changes the dimensions of the face and gives it a sunk-in look due to a decline in supporting bone. The vertical shortening progresses and becomes more pronounced as you get older.
There will be additional stress on the teeth that take over the chewing functions. This can bring about excessive wear, fracture, or pain.
If you have a missing back tooth and want to learn about dental implants, call Floor Dental Group in Cupertino CA. People from Saratoga, Campbell, and Sunnyvale come to us for implants and for comprehensive restorative dentistry services. Contact us today!
If you or someone you care about lost a tooth this year, but haven’t yet dealt with the issue, Floor Dental Group in Cupertino CA suggests a consultation with our dental implant team immediately.
Why the rush? Though your missing tooth might not be an aesthetic issue now – maybe it’s far enough back that the gap is not visible, or perhaps you don’t mind a sort of rugged look – it could very well become one in the future.
When we lose a tooth, the root and jaw bone eventually atrophy. This causes neighboring teeth to begin to shift into the empty spaces, causing misalignment and pain. Worse, it causes your facial features to take on a “sunken” look; especially round the cheeks.
Dental implants are the best way to avoid this, as they protect and stimulate the remaining teeth, keeping them in place and bolstering their strength. The good news is that dental implants and their associated restorations mimic natural enamel perfectly, so nobody will be able to tell that you’ve achieved your New Year’s resolution early this coming year!
If you’ve been dreaming of a more complete smile for years, 2023 is the time to do it and Floor Dental Group in Cupertino CA can help! We offer implants and complete restorative dentistry. We serve satisfied patients in Saratoga, Campbell, and Sunnyvale. Contact us today!
What makes up a perfect smile? White teeth? Straight teeth? Teeth with pleasing proportions relative to one another? A stunning smile may be more than the sum of its parts; it can reveal your unique personality. We can help you get that perfect smile with cosmetic dentistry from Floor Dental Group in Cupertino CA.
Cosmetic dentistry are procedures that address the various parts of a smile: the structure of the teeth, their whiteness, and their alignment. Here are some of the things we can do to improve yours:
Teeth Whitening: Brightening teeth is one of our most popular procedures. We can remove years of stains and other discolorations with either in-office treatment or a take-home kit.
Dental Veneers: Veneers mask flaws like chips or cracks to give you a perfect smile.
Dental Crowns: Crowns are fitted over a tooth to repair damage or discoloration. Our custom crowns are made to match the color of your teeth.
Implants: Dental implants are titanium posts that support artificial teeth. These teeth look and function like natural teeth.
With cosmetic dentistry from Floor Dental Group in Cupertino CA, you’ll get a revitalized smile that looks great and helps express the real you. We’ve improved the smiles of people from Saratoga, Campbell, and Sunnyvale, who also come to us for complete general dentistry. Contact us today!
Do you have a missing tooth that is detracting from your otherwise pleasant smile? At Floor Dental Group in Cupertino CA we can fill the gap with a dental bridge, and help you get back your sensational smile!
A dental bridge could be the perfect answer for your missing tooth. It not only restores your smile: it can help you chew and speak properly!
Implant-supported bridges are strong enough to replace a missing molar. In order to get one, you need to have natural teeth on each side of the gap left by the missing tooth. These teeth are prepared by removing their enamel so there is enough room for the crowns that are cemented on top of them. These two crowns support the artificial tooth.
We also offer traditional dental bridges, for patients who wants a less invasive, less involved process. These add structural integrity to your smile and easily replace missing teeth, without the need for the surgical process associated with their implant-supported counterparts. They are also more affordable!
A dental bridge is just one of the tooth replacement options available at Floor Dental Group in Cupertino CA. People from Saratoga, Campbell, and Sunnyvale also come to our practice for other restorative dentistry options. Contact us today!
Dental implants from Floor Dental Group in Cupertino CA support teeth so lifelike, patients have been known to forget some of their teeth aren’t real. That’s now natural their look and function is.
Those simple facts are enough to make most people choose dental implants if they need to replace one or more of their teeth. Then they learn that in addition to those benefits, implants can actually preserve and promote healthy bone mass in their jaws.
Dental Implants and Bone Loss
An unfortunate consequence of losing teeth is that the surrounding bone begins to atrophy. This begins almost immediately, and is usually noticeable within a year or so. The person’s face takes on a shrunken or sagging appearance. The more teeth that are missing, the more pronounced it is.
This happens because of the missing tooth root. But because dental implants are physically attached to the jaw, they mimic the root. The natural biting and chewing motions stimulate the bone and encourage new tissue to grow around the implant.
One dental implant can support one artificial tooth, and several can support a bridge, and even a full dental arch. At Floor Dental Group in Cupertino CA we have placed them in patients from Saratoga, Campbell, and Sunnyvale. They also come to us for other restorative dentistry options. Contact us today!
When an adult tooth is lost, it won’t grow back. But artificial teeth supported by dental implants from Floor Dental Group in Cupertino CA are a lifelike solution!
Dental implants are titanium posts that are placed in your jaw, where they fuse with the bone. They can support artificial teeth that look and function like the real thing. One implant can support one artificial tooth, while several can support a full dental arch.
Benefits
Supporting lifelike replacement teeth are one of the biggest benefits of dental implants. Your ability to bite and chew is virtually normal. And that’s to say nothing of your restored smile!
But implants do even more. When a tooth is lost, the bone around it begins to deteriorate. In time, that results in a sunken appearance in the face. Dental implants help to prevent that loss of bone mass.
Having an implant inserted into your jaw bone is, strictly speaking, a surgical procedure. Most patients breeze through it and are able to resume their usual activities by the next day. Post-procedure discomfort is usually mild and can be controlled with over-the-counter pain medication.
Dental implants may sound too good to be true, but at Floor Dental Group in Cupertino CA they are for real! We offer single dental implants and implant-supported dentures, and have placed them in patients from Saratoga, Campbell, and Sunnyvale . We also offer other restorative dentistry options. Contact us today!
Though they are not as well known as traditional dental implants, mini implants are being used successfully in the Cupertino area to improve smiles.
When an adult tooth is lost, it won’t grow back. But artificial teeth supported by