Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): Implant Dentures

It’s impossible to predict completely who will be a good candidate for dental implants without an evaluation in our dental office. 

However, the ideal candidate will:

• Have healthy teeth and gums
• Be in good or fair general health
• Be a non-smoker
• Have adequate jawbone

It’s important to remember that the above list (if you meet some of the criteria) does not rule you out for dental implants. 

Sometimes, you’ll require pretreatments, such as bone grafting, to help make implants a reality. 

How Dental Implants Work

Dental implants are replacement tooth roots surgically implanted in the jawbone. These new roots integrate into the bone and provide a solid foundation for replacement teeth or a fixed prosthetic. 

A dental implant can be a single (one tooth root and one custom dental crown), a fixed denture, or a bridge. For a fixed denture, we use approximately six dental implants. For a fixed bridge, we use approximately one. 

Fixed prosthetics are ideal for significant tooth loss because you don’t need a single implant for every lost tooth. 

Are You a Dental Implant Candidate in Lithia, FL?

To learn more or to schedule a consultation with the dentist, call us today to get started. 

We are happy to work with Cherry and CareCredit financing.

Implant-supported dentures combine dental implants and custom dentures to give you the stability and appearance you’ve always wanted. If you’re missing several or all of your teeth, we can restore your smile, and you won’t have to worry about messy denture adhesives, sore spots on your gums, or your teeth moving or shifting when you eat or talk to your friends.

But how do you clean and maintain them?

Let’s find out.

Implant Denture Maintenance

Caring for your implant-supported dentures is similar to caring for your natural teeth:

• Brush your dentures twice a day using a soft toothbrush, but avoid regular toothpaste, as it can scratch them. Use a non-abrasive denture cleanser instead.
• Always brush your gums, tongue, and the roof of your mouth to remove as much bacteria as possible.
• Use a water flosser or interdental brush to clean around your implants.
• Schedule regular dental checkups every six months; this gives us the chance to ensure your remaining teeth, implants, dentures, and gums are in optimal shape.

Looking for Dental Care in Lithia, FL?

If you need quality dental care for you and your loved ones, we’d love to meet you! At Cherry Blossom Family Dentistry, we’re committed to your oral health, so please feel free to reach out to our caring team.

To schedule a visit, you can call our office at (813) 438-5925.

Yes, even if you have been missing teeth for years and are already experiencing bone loss, you could still be a candidate for implant dentures.

We use the latest 3-D imaging technology to assess your bone health and strategically place the dental implants, giving you a stable foundation.

And if you don’t have enough bone density to support dental implants, bone grafting may be an option.

Your Implant Denture Consultation

Your journey begins with a consultation where our experienced team evaluates your oral health, answers your questions, and customizes a treatment plan suited to your goals.

If you have sufficient jawbone density and good dental hygiene, implant dentures may be the answer you’ve been looking for.

Imagine smiling with confidence, going out with your friends again, ordering a steak at your favorite restaurant, and no longer worrying about the gaps in your smile or about slipping dentures or messy adhesives.

Implant Dentures With Bone Loss

To learn more about your implant denture options in Lithia and the surrounding area, we encourage you to contact our dental office. At Cherry Blossom Family Dentistry, we’ll assess your oral health and help you make an informed decision about your smile.

If you’d like to take the first step toward replacing your teeth, please call us at (813) 438-5925.