Implant Placement and Crowns

Missing or damaged teeth? The dental team at Foothill Ranch, CA, provides comfortable implant and crown procedures that give you back your natural smile. Our gentle approach and clear communication help you understand each step, making your journey to a restored smile pleasant and worry-free. Ready to learn more? Schedule a consultation at Foothill Smiles to discover your options for a complete, healthy smile.

Benefits Of Implant Placement and Crowns

Getting dental implants and crowns offers many benefits for your smile and daily life:

Looks Just Like Your Natural Teeth: Our custom-made crowns blend perfectly with your smile, matching the color and shape of your other teeth so no one can spot the difference.
Ensures Long-Term Success: Dental implants are built to last - with good care, they often stay strong for many years, making them a smart choice for tooth replacement.
Keeps Your Jawbone Strong: Unlike other options, implants work like natural tooth roots, helping your jaw stay healthy and preventing bone loss over time.
Saves Healthy Teeth: Good news - we won't need to touch the teeth next to your implant, helping keep your healthy teeth intact and strong.
Enjoy Food Again: Bite into apples, laugh without worry, and speak clearly - implants work just like real teeth, letting you live life fully.
Smile with Confidence: When your smile is complete, you'll feel more like yourself in every situation, from coffee with friends to important meetings.
Simple Daily Care: Just brush and floss like normal - implants don't need special cleaning routines or extra tools.
Keeps Teeth in Place: By filling gaps quickly, implants help prevent your other teeth from shifting out of position.

How The Procedure Works

At Foothill Smiles, we make getting implants straightforward and comfortable. Here’s what happens:

First Visit: We check your teeth and gums, take pictures of your mouth, and talk about what you want your smile to look like.
Placing Your Implant: We carefully put the implant in your jawbone – think of it as creating a new tooth root.
Recovery Time: Your jaw needs a few months to heal and grow around the implant, making it strong and stable.
Making Your Crown: We take careful measurements to craft a crown that matches your other teeth perfectly.
Completing Your Smile: Once you’re healed, we attach your new crown, and you’re ready to show off your smile.

Before Your Visit

Get any needed health check-ups completed.

Make sure someone can drive you home if you're having sedation.

Follow our guidelines about eating and taking your regular medications.

After Your Visit

Take care of your healing implant by following our instructions carefully.

Keep brushing and flossing, but be extra gentle near your new implant.

Come see us for check-ups so we can make sure everything's healing nicely.

Why Choose Foothill Smiles?

Here’s what makes Foothill Smiles special:

A team that knows implants inside and out.
Careful planning for reliable, beautiful results.
Modern tools for safe, precise work.
A warm, friendly office where you’ll feel at ease.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many months does it take to get an implant?

Usually between 3-6 months from start to finish. Each person heals differently, and sometimes, we might need to strengthen your jaw first.

Does getting an implant hurt?

Not during the procedure – we make sure you’re numb and comfortable. Afterward, most people say it feels like a minor ache that regular pain medicine helps with.

What's the best way to take care of my implant?

Simple – brush twice a day, floss daily, and come see us regularly. Treat it like your natural teeth, and it’ll last for years.

Will my insurance help pay for implants?

Some insurance plans cover part of the cost. We’ll help you understand what your insurance covers and talk about ways to make it work for your budget.

Can I get an implant?

If your mouth is healthy and your jaw is strong enough, chances are good that implants will work for you. We’ll check everything during your first visit to make sure.

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