Dental Implants

Considering Dental Implants from Padre

A dental implant can restore your smile and improve your oral health after you lose one (or several) permanent teeth due to an accident, extractions, or poor oral hygiene. Sophi Nabavi-Vatankhah, DMD, a general dentist at Padre Island Family Dentistry, places and restores dental implants. Call the office in Corpus Christi, Texas, or schedule an appointment online today.

What Are Dental Implants?

Dental implants replace the roots of your natural teeth. An outpatient procedure is performed by Dr. Nabavi-Vatankhah to place them under your gum line. Once integrated with your jawbone, dental implants provide a solid foundation for restorations like crowns, bridges, or implant-supported dentures.

Traditional restorative options are less durable and less natural-looking than dental implants. In addition, by maintaining optimal oral hygiene and visiting Padre Island Family Dentistry for routine check-ups, they can last a lifetime*.

Implant of Tooth — Corpus Christi, TX — Padre Island Family Dentistry

What Are the Benefits of Dental Implants?

Dental implants provide various benefits, including:

  • Improved oral hygiene
  • Confidence
  • Durability
  • Easier biting and chewing
  • Clearer speech

Dental implants can also be easily cared for. Brush your teeth twice daily, and schedule a dental exam and professional teeth cleaning with Dr. Nabavi-Vatankhah at least twice a year.

How Can Dental Implants Help Me?

Dental implants are placed in three appointments at Padre Island Family Dentistry.

  • First dental implants visit

To assess your gums and jaw health if you are missing permanent teeth, Dr. Nabavi-Vatankhah reviews your dental records, conducts an oral exam, and takes X-rays. 

Dr. Nabavi-Vatankhah places the implants in your jaw if you don't have gum disease and have enough bone to support the implants. She prescribes pain medicine after the procedure and explains what to expect while your mouth heals.

  • Second dental implants visit

Implants need several months to integrate with the jawbone. Following this, you return to our office. Digital impressions of your mouth are taken by Dr. Nabavi-Vatankhah, which are sent to a lab that fabricates your custom restoration. Dr. Nabavi-Vattankhah may recommend crowns, bridges, or implant-supported dentures, depending on your needs.

  • Third dental implants visit

Your last visit to Padre Island Family Dentistry is when the laboratory completes your custom dental restorations. Dental implants are connected to your restorations by Dr. Nabavi-Vatankhah, who polishes them. Dr. Nabavi-Vatankhah then describes how to maintain your dental implants.

How Do I Care for My Dental Implants?

Dental implants need to be taken care of if you want them to last. A regular dental examination and professional teeth cleaning are recommended by Dr. Nabavi-Vatankhah every six months.

In addition to avoiding bad habits like biting your fingernails and opening plastic packaging with your teeth, Dr. Nabavi-Vatankhah recommends avoiding bad habits such as biting your fingernails.

Make an appointment with Padre Island Family Dentistry to learn more about dental implants by calling or using the online booking feature.

*Individual results may vary.

Contact Padre Island Family Dentistry at 361-589-4090 to schedule your dental implant appointment today!

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