Dental Implants for You & Your Family
Missing or damaged teeth can get in the way of putting on your best smile and affect your oral health. Dental implants are a strong, natural-looking replacement that your dental professional can provide for you and your family.
Dental implants are designed to look and feel like natural teeth, and with proper care and maintenance, they can yield long-lasting results as well.
Contact us to schedule an appointment to see how dental implants can help complete your smile and prioritize your oral health.
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What Is a Dental Implant?
A dental implant is an artificial replacement for the root of a natural tooth. The implant is used in tandem with a natural-looking crown to help replace one or more teeth to restore function and appearance.
Dental implants can provide a more comfortable, healthy, and aesthetically pleasing look compared to traditional bridges and dentures and do not need to be attached to another tooth.
Schedule AppointmentExploring the Dental Implant Process
The first step in your dental implant journey is visiting your dental professional for a teeth, gum, and jawbone evaluation. This initial visit is important to determine whether your jawbone is healthy enough to maintain the implant.
If your dentist agrees that you're a good candidate for a dental implant, you can expect more than one appointment over several months.
Placing the Implant
Your dentist will take digital X-rays and impressions of your teeth and mouth to determine the exact shape, size, and angle of the implant needed to help you look and feel your best.
The procedure will begin with removing any damaged tissue or bone to make room for the implant to be placed into your jawbone. Following placement, your dental professional will discuss the next steps with you.
The Healing Process
Following implant placement, your natural jawbone typically takes a few months to strengthen and grow around the dental implant. A natural-looking crown will also be placed to top off your new dental implant.
The entire process can span several months to ensure your gums and jawbone have had enough time to heal along the way.
Caring for Your Dental Implants
In the days following your dental implant procedure, you may experience some of the usual side effects associated with dental surgery, such as swelling, discomfort, bruising, or minor bleeding. Avoiding hard foods and chewing ice can also help preserve your crown and implant health.
Visiting your dentist regularly and practicing good oral hygiene can help you make the most of your implants!
Dental Implants at Crystal Smiles Dental
Replacing a missing tooth is a big decision, and we’re here to make it as easy and comfortable as possible. At Crystal Smiles Dental, Dr. Jost and Dr. Warren work together to give you a healthy, natural-looking smile.
How it works:
- Implant placement: Dr. Jost, who has over 25 years of experience with dental implants, gently places a small titanium post (the implant) in your jawbone.
- Healing: Over the next few months, your jawbone naturally bonds with the implant. We’ll see you for check-ups to make sure everything is healing well.
- New tooth: Once healing is complete, Dr. Ryan places a custom-made crown on the implant to restore your smile.
Dr. Robert Jost
We use Straumann® implants, trusted worldwide for their strength and long-term success.
Common questions we hear:
- How do implants compare to bridges?
- How long does the process take?
- Will it hurt? (Most patients say it’s easier than having a tooth pulled.)
We’re here to make every step simple, clear, and comfortable, so you can feel confident about your new smile. If you have any questions, just give us a call — we’re happy to help and put your mind at ease.
Enjoy a Complete Smile
We strive to help you and your family achieve your oral health goals through dental implants and restorative dentistry.
Find out if dental implants are the right dental solution for you and your family by contacting us to schedule an appointment.
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- #108, 26 Crystal Ridge Dr.
- Okotoks, AB T1S 2C3
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- Monday: 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
- Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
- Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Thursday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Friday: 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
- Saturday: Closed
- Sunday: Closed
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Crystal Smiles Dental
- #108, 26 Crystal Ridge Dr.
- Okotoks, AB T1S 2C3
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P: (587) 757-9809
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