Sioux Falls Dental Implants

The next step is to have a metal post implanted under the gum line. This aspect of the procedure is what sets an implant apart from other forms of cosmetic dentistry and our dentist, Dr. Beecroft is a true expert at performing the procedure. The metal post is secured to the jawbone in order to create a durable, synthetic root system that rivals the strength of natural roots with one exception – metal can’t become infected. Over the course of a couple of months, the metal post and jawbone will fuse together. This creates a level of durability that cannot be replicated in any other type of procedure.

In the next step, Dr. Beecroft will secure the new synthetic tooth to the metal post at the surface of the gums. The new tooth is attached so securely, that patients can eat their favorite foods, maintain an active lifestyle, play sports, and more, without fear of their tooth becoming loose or falling out. Our tooth replacement solutions include different shades and materials – which can be explored further with our dentist. Patients throughout South Dakota enjoy the benefits that come from never having to worry about their tooth again.

Patients within South Dakota trust our dentist, Dr. Beecroft, and the staff at First Class Dental Care to provide dental implants in a way that is comfortable and functional. With any type of surgical procedure, it is important to visit an expert and by doing so you will reduce your risk of complications or the implants not functioning properly. Dr. Beecroft takes the time to make sure that every step of the procedure is completed correctly – the first time.

Once dental implants have been installed, they are extremely easy to care for. We hear from candidates throughout Sioux Falls SD with questions that range from “Do implants come out” and “How do I brush my teeth”. The answer is fairly simple. Since dental prosthetics are installed by creating a synthetic root system, they are durable and secure and will not fall out or become loose. This means you can go play basketball, run in a 10k, and wrestle with your kids – without worrying about your tooth coming out.

In order to care for your implants, we advise patients throughout South Dakota to brush and floss their teeth throughout the day like they normally would. Additionally, it is important to schedule dental exams and cleanings with Dr. Beecroft at least twice a year – this step is crucial. The staff at First Class Dental Care will help to clean your teeth and ensure that they stay healthy. This step is incredibly important because while dental prosthetics cannot become infected themselves, the teeth around them can. If, in the future, you suffer from a severe case of gum disease or a dental abscess, the infection can spread into your jawbone. This puts your implants in jeopardy because in order to stay secure, the jawbone must be in good health. If it becomes infected, your dental prosthetics and all of your teeth will be in jeopardy.

If you currently have implants and your teeth start to hurt, call 605-271-9330 to schedule an appointment immediately. This way we can identify any infection and treat it before it can spread into the jawbone. As long as you follow these simple preventative care steps, your implants and natural teeth should remain in good health. There is 40 years of data behind every implant installed today, with success rates of about 98%.

In order to find out if implants are right for you, and their cost, call us (605) 271-9330 Dr. Beecroft and the staff at First Class Dental Care are friendly, welcoming, and will take the time to educate and inform you of all of your options. Patients throughout Sioux Fall, SD trust Dr. Beecroft to replace their teeth in the way that helps them to accomplish their lifestyle goals. That means that Dr. Beecroft will make a detailed recommendation about which direction you should go for replacing your missing teeth. Just remember that you can have a beautiful and natural-looking smile by working with a professional implant dentist, and if you are suffering from missing teeth, we can help you by transforming your smile and preventing bone loss. Schedule an appointment, figure out costs, and let us transform your smile into something as beautiful as you are.

In a large majority of people who have had their upper back teeth missing for a long period of time is the increasing downward growth of the maxillary sinus. At birth it is the size of a pea, and progressively grows as the skull matures. This growth is at the expense of the surrounding bone. If you are considering replacing those upper back teeth with fixed teeth that stay in all the time, it may be necessary to perform a sinus elevation procedure to allow room for placement of dental prosthetic implants into this area to support those teeth. This involves placement of bone and/or bone substitutes into an area which was previously occupied by the lower part of the maxillary sinus. Most importantly, this procedure increases the available bone use to place implants and restore the missing back teeth, providing a more rigid structure for implant placements.

In most cases, with the new options available today in the field of dental prosthetic implants (dentures), some form of treatment can be done. We encourage people to get help as soon as possible if they are already having some problems with their current dentures. These problems include: excessive use of dentures adhesives, chewing only soft food, unable to taste some foods, constant mouth sores, unhappy with the appearance of one’s teeth and bite position (in some cases the nose and chin getting closer together). The sooner the dentures problems are corrected with dental prosthetic implants the more choices one has available for treatment. If you have any or all of the above symptoms, implants could very well be the answer for you and save you a lot of hassle when compared to traditional dentures.

It is not necessary to have an implant placement for every tooth that is being replaced. The number of implants placements necessary to provide support depends on the type of implants used and the type of teeth (removable vs. non- removable) that will be attached to the implants. A thorough oral exam and panoramic x-ray is all that is necessary in most cases, to determine which implant can be used and how many implant placements must be used. Sometimes additional x-rays or CT scans are used in more complicated cases.