Dental Implants
Losing a tooth affects you in several ways. Your confidence in your overall appearance may diminish and you may start to lose bone density in the jaw where you lost the tooth. Previously, dentistry had only a few answers for tooth loss. With dental implants, we can correct or prevent these risks to your appearance and oral health, with a solution that is so natural, even you may forget it is synthetic.
Dental implants virtually give you the gift of time. They can give you a younger appearance. The strong function of an implant can make you feel like your smile is youthful and strong because it feels like a perfectly healthy, natural tooth. Also, once placed, implants require the least maintenance of any tooth replacement option. They just need brushing and flossing like regular teeth and never have to be removed or maintained like dentures.
Dental implants placed and restored by Dr. Grant are so successful for the vast majority of implant candidates, because they are firmly placed into the bone. This bond, called osseointegration, creates the firmest, most secure base of any tooth replacement option. Once the implant post heals after being placed in the bone, Dr. Grant can restore the implant by affixing a porcelain crown snugly in place.
Testimonial
“I was born without two of my permanent teeth. I was told when I was young that I would need to get bridges someday when I was older. Now I am grown and I went to Dr. Grant to see about replacing the two missing teeth. I assumed we would be talking about bridges. Fortunately for me, I was given the option of having implants to replace the two missing teeth. I was so happy to have this as an option; I wasn’t thrilled about having two bridges.
The procedure of placing the implants was easy and pain-free. Dr. Grant and his staff made me feel at ease and comfortable. The day of surgery, I had minimal pain and only had to take ibuprofen for the discomfort. That was a pleasant surprise. I am so happy that I was able to have implants placed by Dr. Grant. He and his staff are wonderful!”
-Kristen from Coeurd’Alene
