Close the Gaps In Your Smile

You know that tooth loss hurts your appearance, speech and ability to bite and chew. Is there an alternative to those smile gaps? Good dental implantsnews! There is a wonderful tooth replacement option called the dental implant. Available from dentist Dr. James Hutson in Marietta, GA dental implants are true artificial teeth, replacing molars, incisors and literally any kind of tooth in any location in the mouth. The treatment is simple, and the results are lifelike and long-lasting. Find out more here.

The anatomy of a dental implant in Marietta

The single dental implant in Marietta has three distinct parts:

  • A titanium metal cylinder which Dr. Hutson surgically inserts into the jaw bone
  • An extension post
  • A realistic porcelain crown

Although the titanium implant is physiologically inert, human bone is attracted to it. So when your dentist places one in your jaw, the two form a bond through osseointegration.

The process begins immediately, but over time, the bond between jaw and implant strengthens even more, particularly after Dr. Hutson restores the implant with the extension post and customized crown. Dentists call dental implants "load-bearing" because of the intense forces biting and chewing exert on them and consequently exercise the jaw bone.

Qualifying for a dental implant

Many adults and older teens qualify for dental implants in Marietta. To make sure all is well, Dr. Hutson will examine your teeth and gums and take digital-rays to look at the size and density of your jaw bone. Then, the treatment can proceed with locally injected anesthetic or other sedation option as necessary.

Just one dental visit completes the simple oral surgery. When you return home, expect to wait several weeks for the implant site to heal completely.

In addition, know that the best implant candidates brush twice daily and floss every day according to American Dental Association guidelines. If you smoke, please consider a tobacco cessation program under the supervision of your family doctor. Tobacco degrades implant sites and may lead to peri-implantitis, a destructive infection similar to advanced gum disease.

Success and longevity

In more than 95 percent of cases, dental implant procedures succeed. Additionally, implants have a lifespan of up to 50 years. Implants which support bridgework and dentures boast similar success.

Fill those gaps

Dental implants from Dr. James Hutson in Marietta, GA complete, strengthen and beautify smiles. Explore your best smile with a personal consultation with Dr. Hutson and his friendly team. Call today for an appointment: (770) 424-7525.

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707 Whitlock Ave. SW, Suite B22
Marietta, GA 30064

Dentist in Marietta, GA
James Hutson, DDS, PC
707 Whitlock Ave. SW, Suite B22
Marietta, Ga 30064
(770) 424-7525
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