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Quality Dental Implants in Bolsa Chica-Heil, Huntington Beach

A dental implant restoration does more than simply complete your smile. It also boosts your overall oral health and quality of life. At the dental practice of Kerry J Shimizu, DDS, we offer dental implants as an effective and reliable tooth replacement. Our team understands that when a tooth is restored from root to crown, your ability to chew, speak, and smile with ease is rejuvenated.

We proudly serve the residents of Huntington Beach and the surrounding areas. You can trust that we will treat you with the respect and genuine care that you deserve, regardless of the current state of your oral health. Contact us today to schedule an appointment.

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What Are Dental Implants?

Dental implants are a dental restoration that replaces a tooth from root to crown. This is important because traditional restorations don't replace the natural tooth root. However, dental implants use a body-safe metal post to anchor the abutment and crown to your jaw. The anchor provides stability and continues to stimulate your jawbone, which prevents bone loss and helps to maintain your facial muscles and appearance. This is one of the many reasons that dental implants have increased in popularity over the years.

Our Process

When you visit our dental office in Huntington Beach, you will discover a warm and welcoming environment. A member of our friendly team will greet you and assist you through the check-in process before guiding you to our cozy waiting area. We know that your time is valuable, so we strive to keep our appointments on time so you can get back to the business of life.

Once you are in the dentist's chair, we talk to you to understand your needs, your smile goals, and why dental implants might be right for you. We perform a thorough exam and then craft a treatment plan that is tailored to your situation. Once it's been determined you're a good candidate for dental implants, our dentist will refer you to a trusted specialist to place the implant post. After placement, you will take time to heal and allow the post to fuse with your jaw, a process called osseointegration. Once the post is fused, we will finish the restoration with a dental crown, bridge, or dentures. We carefully match your restoration to the color of your natural teeth so they blend seamlessly with your smile.

Dental Implant FAQs

We encourage you to ask questions and share your concerns, and our compassionate team is happy to provide all of the answers and information you need to make an informed decision regarding your oral health. Some of the most common questions we receive about dental implants include:

Am I a good candidate for dental implants?

If you are missing one or more teeth, then you may qualify for dental implants. Our team will carefully examine your teeth, gums, and jaws to determine if dental implants are right for you. Should you require any pretreatment procedures, such as a bone graft or gum disease treatment, we'll ensure to resolve those issues before you have your implant post placed.

The procedure of placing an implant post and the healing process may cause some discomfort. However, the actual crown, bridge, or denture is not painful to wear, and it is likely that you will often forget you even have an implant.

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Dental implants are easy to care for. You will simply brush and floss your dental implant twice daily, just like your natural teeth.

When you follow our dentist's instructions, then your implant restoration can last for 10-15 years. To ensure your restoration lasts as long as possible, it is important that you do not use them inappropriately, including opening bottles or cans.

Our Gentle Dentist in Huntington Beach

Gaps in your smile not only hinder you from sharing your smile, but they also directly impact the functionality of your bite and allow your remaining teeth to shift out of place. At the dental practice of Kerry J Shimizu, DDS, we provide gentle dental implant restorations to renew your bite and rejuvenate your smile with beautiful results. Contact us today to schedule an appointment.

CALL US: (714) 846-1354 REQUEST APPOINTMENT


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