Dental Implants

Do you avoid smiling in pictures or going out with your friends because you’re embarrassed about your missing teeth? Do you have difficulty eating your favorite foods or speaking correctly? Do you wish you could replace your missing teeth, but you’re reluctant to visit the dentist because you’re ashamed or afraid they will judge you?

If you answered yes to any of these questions, you need to meet the caring, compassionate dental team at Smiles by Dr. Josh. We can help you replace one or all of your teeth with dental implants. You’ll be amazed at how we can transform your smile and your life while improving your oral health at the same time.

Replacing Your Teeth Is Essential

You already know how gaps in your smile can affect your self-confidence, but did you realize the dental health consequences missing teeth can cause? When you lose a tooth, you no longer have the tooth’s roots to stimulate your jawbone; this can lead to bone density deterioration.

 Not only that, but your other teeth will begin to shift into the empty spaces in your mouth, and this can lead to crooked teeth, a misaligned bite that can lead to temporomandibular joint disorder (TMD), or gum disease if you’re unable to brush and floss your teeth properly.

In addition, there are serious health concerns that can be associated with missing teeth, including heart disease, diabetes, and Alzheimer’s.

Aesthetically, missing teeth can cause your face to appear hollow, which makes you look older than you are.

The Dental Implant Process in Fort Lauderdale

Dental implants are the gold standard of tooth replacement because they restore both your tooth and its root; this makes them the closest thing to your natural tooth. They also provide the strength and stability you need, so you won’t have to worry about your teeth moving or shifting in your mouth, and you’ll be able to bite down and chew your favorite foods. Dental implants consist of three parts:

• Implant—We will place a titanium post into your jaw that will act as your tooth’s root.
• Abutment—Once your implant heals, we will attach an abutment to the implant. This abutment acts as a connector between your implant and your restoration.
• Restoration—Depending on your dental needs, we will finish your implant procedure with a dental crown, bridge, or denture.

Faster Healing with Endoret® Platelet Rich Plasma

One of the things that sets us apart is our use of the Endoret platelet-rich plasma technique. Dr. Josh has traveled to Spain on more than one occasion to learn how to use the growth factors from your blood to accelerate your dental implant healing time during and after the procedure.  Contact our dental office to learn more about this revolutionary treatment.

When you’re ready to start the dental implant process, you’ll first meet with Dr. Josh for a complete evaluation and dental exam. We’ll gather the information we need and then recommend a treatment plan that can include any of the following dental implant procedures:

• Single Implant—If you are missing one tooth, we can discuss a single implant to complete your smile.
• Implant-Supported Bridge or Denture—If you are missing several teeth, you may have us strategically place a few implants to support a dental bridge or partial denture.
• All-on-4® Implants—If you are missing a complete upper or lower arch of teeth, we can place four dental implants before attaching a new set of teeth.

At Smiles by Dr. Josh, the choice is always yours, so we will listen to your smile goals and help you decide on the treatment plan that fits what you want.

We are ready to take your call if you’d like to schedule a dental implant consultation with our expert dental team! At Smiles by Dr. Josh, your wish is our command, and dental implants can give you back your smile and restore your oral and overall health. You can reach us by calling (954) 522-4900. Take the first step today!