Dental Implants Joliet, IL

Implant dentistry is a long-lasting and effective treatment for replacing severely damaged or missing teeth and restoring your gorgeous smile. MINT dentistry is pleased to provide dental implants with custom restorations to our patients in Joliet, IL to help them enjoy a tooth replacement solution that functions and feels like their own teeth. An implant is a post that is placed in your jawbone (by a board-certified oral surgeon) to replace the missing tooth root. The post(s) can then be attached to a restoration (crown, bridge, or denture) that looks natural and lasts a long time. If you have to replace one or more teeth, contact MINT dentistry in Joliet, IL. During your appointment at our modern dental practice, you will get to know more about our mission to help our patients achieve their goals while also achieving ideal oral wellness.

Nobel Biocare™ manufactures All-on-4® dental implants, which provide a comprehensive full-arch restoration with custom dentures. This process works by inserting screws (dental implants) at strategic points on the upper and/or lower arch. When compared to other types of implant-supported dentures, All-on-4 creates a more secure fit with fewer posts. The MINT dentistry team recommends All-on-4 implanted dentures to get a fully restored smile minus the restrictions or hassle of traditional dentures. Many MINT patients appreciate the benefits of the cutting-edge All-on-4 process with amazing, high-quality results. If you're interested in finding out more about All-on-4 implants and custom dentures, we encourage you to schedule an appointment at our dental facility in Joliet, IL.

Our MINT dentists may recommend an implant-supported crown, bridge, or dentures to restore your smile if you are missing one tooth or several. You may be a good candidate for an implant-supported crown, bridge, or denture if you already have a traditional restoration but don't like its appearance or maintenance. During your consultation at MINT dentistry, our skilled team will assess your mouth, particularly your gums and jawbone, to decide if a dental implant will help you achieve your goal smile. You are probably not a candidate for dental implants if you have a periodontal condition, use tobacco, or are currently pregnant.

Prior to scheduling your appointment for implant placement, our team will make sure you do not need gum or bone grafting. If you do, those treatments will be completed beforehand. Once your mouth is ready for implants, we will schedule your first appointment to begin the process. To begin your appointment, your team will help you to fully relax in one of our massaging treatment chairs, where you will be given Beats headphones and MINT sunglasses. When you are ready, your doctor will administer your anesthesia and, if needed, sedation. Then, the oral surgeon will make an incision(s) in your mouth and fit the metal post(s) into your jaw. This process will be repeated if more than one implant is needed. Finally, your doctor will close your gums around the implant, leaving the post visible above the gumline. Over the next several months, the implant(s) will begin to integrate with your bone and gum. During this time, a temporary restoration will be used to cover the implant(s). When your mouth has healed, our Joliet, IL dental professionals will connect your custom restoration to the implant(s), so you can begin to enjoy your newly restored smile.

After oral surgery, you should expect some inflammation in your gums and lower face along with possible discomfort, bruising, and bleeding. It's normal for the symptoms to be temporary, but please contact us if your symptoms last too long or seem abnormal. We may write you a prescription for antibiotics and/or pain medication in addition to detailed instructions, like what activities to avoid, to speed up your recovery. As soon as your implant(s) has (have) healed and your restoration has been attached, you need to maintain a good home oral care routine, which includes flossing and brushing your teeth twice a day. You may be asked to schedule follow-up appointments that will allow us a chance to check and adjust your restoration. MINT dentistry encourages you to keep attending dental examinations and cleanings to maintain the health and appearance of your restorations and natural teeth.

Depending on your dental insurance and specific coverage, some of the cost of your dental implant and restoration may be paid. A member of our finance team will contact your insurance to understand your specific policy and calculate your costs. In your initial consultation with your doctor, we will discuss the payment methods accepted by our office and we can give you information on low-interest financing. At MINT dentistry, we are dedicated to helping Joliet, IL patients get a healthy, beautiful smile. If you do not have insurance, ask your dentist about the MINT Discount Plan, which makes it easier to afford regular dental care and restorative treatments.

Implant-supported restorations are an efficient option to give you a beautiful replacement whether you're missing one tooth or several. Maintained just like your natural teeth, implants can restore your smile. With modern dental equipment and state-of-the-art techniques, our team of professionals at MINT dentistry will help you get the smile of your dreams with high-quality dental implants. To learn more about our implant dentistry, schedule your consultation at our dental practice in Joliet, IL.