Barrie Dental Implants

Have you considered tooth replacement, including dental implants in Barrie, ON?

Adult tooth loss can occur as a result of tooth decay, gum disease, or facial injury. Whatever the cause, tooth loss can severely impact your daily life. It can make chewing and speaking difficult and even lead to future dental health problems.

Implant dentistry at Park Place Dental offers a solution, providing a secure, natural-feeling replacement for the missing teeth. Implants in Barrie, ON may be paired with different types of dental restorations like crowns, bridges, or dentures to address each patient’s individual tooth replacement needs. 

Unlike other replacement options, dental implants act as a replacement root, providing a permanent solution for missing teeth. Dental implants are screw-like titanium posts that Dr. Joo, your dentist in Barrie, ON, places surgically within the jawbone. Using implants, we can completely customize your treatment using dental crowns, bridges, or dentures to provide a single tooth replacement or replacement of multiple teeth.

We encourage you to contact our dental office today at (705) 728-9922 to meet with your Barrie dentist and to schedule a dental implant exam.

• Are dental implants in Barrie right for me?
• What is the dental implant process in Barrie?
• What is guided dental implant dentistry?
• What are the health benefits of tooth replacement?
• How do I take care of my dental implants?
• Does my Barrie dentist offer sedation?

Tooth implants are an excellent investment in your smile health and function because they are so similar to natural teeth. In many ways, dental implants are like a do-over following tooth loss. It is with this therapy alone that your dentist can restore your tooth’s root and your crown.

Dental implants start with an exam in our dental office. Your dentist will learn more about your smile goals and examine your teeth and gums to make sure dental implants are a viable solution for you.

Considerations include the state of your oral health and overall wellness. Additionally, when teeth are missing, jawbone loss is common. It is essential to have enough jawbone to secure your dental implant post. Also, if you’re missing an upper tooth, it is critical that implant placement does not interfere with your sinus. Procedures like bone grafting and sinus lifts can help bring you into candidacy for dental implants in Barrie, ON.

If you’re considering tooth implants, we encourage the first step, which is an appointment with your Innisfil area dentist.

What is the dental implant process in Barrie?

1. Implant Placement: Dr. Joo surgically places a small titanium post into your jawbone.
2. Osseointegration: Over the next few months, your bone heals and fuses with the titanium post in a process called osseointegration, forming a secure and stable bond.
3. Abutment Attachment: After healing, your Barrie dentist attaches a small connector (called an abutment) to the implant.
4. Crown Fabrication: We’ll take an impression that will be sent to a dental lab to create a new tooth crown. The customized dental crown is the third part of the implant, and it's the part you see in the mouth.
5. Final Restoration: The crown is secured to the abutment, completing your smile restoration.

As noted, dental implants can also secure dental bridges and dentures. Typically, it takes four to six dental implants to secure a full denture, which eliminates the need for gooey pastes and relines in your dental office.

Tooth implant placement is not particularly painful—your Innisfil area dentist makes sure the area is numb. Patients often compare the recovery to less invasive dental procedures, which can result in swelling and discomfort for a few days. Store-bought pain relievers are all you should need, but your dentist will provide more specific aftercare instructions if required.

With 3-D imaging and the use of tools for surgery planning, Dr. Joo utilizes a method called guided implant surgery when placing dental implants. He has found this to be a minimally invasive and efficient way to deliver the best results during implant placement surgery.

Dr. Joo can plan implant placement surgeries ahead of time with the use of CT scans, making the procedure more accurate and precise. Because of the accuracy that guided implant surgery provides, the process is less invasive and often doesn't require any stitches. It is also faster, as surgery can typically take 10 to 15 minutes. In some cases, we can place a temporary tooth on the same day, too.

At Park Place Dental, it is always our goal to implement the technologies that mean easier patient experiences and optimal outcomes.

What are the health benefits of tooth replacement?

Replacing missing teeth, especially with dental implants in Barrie, offers several benefits.

Treatment not only improves your ability to eat and speak comfortably but replacing missing teeth also enhances your overall oral health.

The space left by a missing tooth can cause remaining teeth to shift, changing your bite and causing uneven wear. The absence of a tooth and its root can also cause the bone in the jaw to deteriorate. Bone deterioration may lead to future tooth loss or an aged appearance to your lower face.

Replacing missing teeth helps protect your remaining teeth and prevents deterioration of the jawbone, especially with implant dentistry. Other benefits of tooth replacement include:

• Restored dental function: Missing teeth can make it painful to eat and chew. Replacement teeth restore your ability to eat comfortably so you can go back to enjoying your favourite foods.
• Improved appearance: Tooth loss can cause your face to sag and make you look older than your years. Replacing a missing tooth fills out your facial structure, restoring your youthful appearance.

How do I take care of my dental implants?

Dental implants are unique for many reasons—the way they replace your tooth and your root, for example. Also, dental implants do not require special maintenance. You care for them as you care for natural teeth—brush, floss, and visit your dentist regularly.

Does my Barrie dentist offer sedation?

Your dentist never wants dental anxiety to stand in the way of your dentistry. For this reason, we offer sedation dentistry in Barrie, ON.

Depending on your needs, we offer levels of sedation dentistry to see you through your procedure.

• Nitrous oxide: A relaxing gas delivered through a small nasal mask. The gas wears off immediately following mask removal, which means you can enjoy your day as usual.
• IV sedation: Also called sleep dentistry, this type means delivering sedation through an IV. With this method, you will need a ride home from your dental appointment. As with oral sedation, you should hold off on important decisions on the day of sedation.

Call Our Dental Office for Dental Implants in Barrie

At Park Place Dental, we always match your treatment to your needs. We will evaluate your situation, answer your questions, and provide all the tooth replacement options available to you. 

Please call our office to arrange an appointment for a consultation with Dr. Joo, your dentist in Barrie, ON.