How can we help you?
At CS Family Dentistry, we understand our patients may need clarification on specific procedures or regarding oral health. During your appointment with Dr. Cole Smith, we invite you to take the opportunity to discuss any conditions or pain you have or about the treatments we offer. Dr. Smith will make sure you understand your options before beginning or recommending any procedure.
If you have any questions about our practice, your oral health, or any services we offer, read through our frequently asked questions. If your question isn't answered, or you would like to learn more, give us a call or send an email using the online form on our contact page. We will answer your question and make sure you have all the information you need.
Dental Implants
With the continuing advancement of dental technology and treatments, almost anybody can be a candidate for a dental implant to restore missing teeth.
If you have one or more missing teeth, you may be interested in dental implants. The implant provides a foundation for a crown, bridge, or denture to be secured to your jawbone. Dental implants are a functional and attractive tooth replacement.
How Do You Determine Who Is an Implant Candidate?
Using our three-dimensional panoramic x-ray, we can determine if you have the proper bone structure and foundation that can support implant placement. If Dr. Cole Smith determines you need more foundation, we can provide a bone graft treatment that can secure and support your implant. Proper bone infrastructure ensures that your implants will last for a long time, and are secured. We will go over your options with you to get the help that you need and provide the bedrock to permanent oral health and tooth function.
Schedule Your Dental Implant Consultation Today!
If you have a gap in your smile that you want to restore, we can discuss your candidacy for a dental implant. Call our Bastrop dental office today to schedule an evaluation with Dr. Cole Smith. Together we can discuss your current situation, your future smile goals, and how to achieve them.
Dental implants at CS Family Dentistry are not typically painful because our skilled and gentle dentist numbs the mouth and offers sedation options for patients. Patients do not feel anything during the procedure, but they may experience soreness after the procedure.
How Does the Dental Implant Procedure Work?
First, Dr. Cowley reviews your medical history and performs a full-mouth examination. This allows him to determine if you can safely undergo the dental implant procedure, or if you require any pre-treatments, like bone grafting.
If you are approved for the procedure, we will schedule a day and time that works best for you.
Before placing the dental implants, we anesthetize the mouth and offer sedation for patients who would like a more comfortable and relaxing experience.
Dr. Cowley then gently places the dental implant in the jaw so the biocompatible titanium post and the jaw can naturally fuse together. This occurs through a process called “osseointegration” and it can take several weeks or months to fully heal. During the healing process, Dr. Cowley can provide you with temporary crowns so you can still chew, eat, and speak with ease.
Once you are fully healed, Dr. Cowley secures your permanent crowns to the dental implant, and you can immediately begin enjoying your new and improved smile.
Contact Your Dental Implant Dentist in Bastrop
Are you tired of hiding your smile because of missing teeth? Do you wish you could enjoy your favorite meals without pain or discomfort? If so, please contact our Bastrop dental office to schedule a dental implant consultation. Dental implants may be just what you need, and we will be happy to help you!
There are things you may not know about dental implants in Bastrop, TX. For example, dental implants aren’t replacement teeth; they are replacement roots that we cap with dental crowns or other prosthetics to restore your smile.
Things You May Not Know about Dental Implants
- Dental implants, unlike other tooth replacement options, can last for decades and even for life with proper care.
- Unlike other tooth replacement options, dental implants do not require added maintenance like relines or adjustments.
- Dental implants are the only replacement option that restores the entire tooth, from root to crown.
- Dental implants are considered the gold standard by most dentists.
- Dental implants restore your bite force, making it easy to diversify your diet.
- Dental implants are most like natural teeth compared to other options.
- Four to six dental implants are strong enough to support an arch of new teeth on a bridge or denture.
- Dental implants require a consultation to ensure candidacy.
Contact Your Dental Implant Dentist in Bastrop, TX
If you want to learn more about tooth replacement, including dental implants, give us a call today. And also, reach out to a helpful team member if you’re ready to arrange a dental implant consultation with the dentist.