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At The Dental Care Center, we never underestimate the importance of patient education. We care about the health of our patients, and we also know that good oral care is essential for a person’s overall health.
Some of the most commonly asked questions we hear are answered below. If you have any other questions, or if you have questions about your specific treatment or oral health in general, please don’t hesitate to ask! We want to help you make informed decisions about the oral health of you and your family.
Dental Implants
Dental implants have been around for many years, but many patients are just learning what they are. At The Dental Care Center, Dr. Peter Suh ensures that his patients are always comfortable and pleasantly relaxed.
Call us today if you have questions about dental implants in Van Nuys, or to schedule your next appointment with us.
Painless Dental Implant Procedure in 91405
A dental implant is composed of three pieces, a biocompatible titanium implant post that is surgically adhered to your jawbone and allowed to heal. Once it improves, it integrates with nearby bone and tissue and becomes a permanent part of your oral health anatomy.
The abutment and dental crown form the functioning part of the restoration.
Sedation Dentistry Options at The Dental Care Center
Like any invasive oral health procedures, patients can expect a minimum of pain for surgical healing.
Typically, patients should not feel any pain. We offer sedation dentistry in Van Nuys, CA for anxious patients. If patients feel distressed or discomfort after the procedure, we can recommend over-the-counter pain medication.
Contact Our Van Nuys Dentist Office Today!
At The Dental Care Center, we work hard to make sure our patients are well-provided for and always relaxed and comfortable.
For patients who need extra TLC, please let us know if you are interested in sedation dentistry before any dental procedures.
Contact The Dental Care Center in Van Nuys at (818) 781-1533 to schedule your dental implant consultation!
How Dental Implants in Van Nuys Work
If you are missing one or multiple teeth and are looking into alternatives to dental bridges or full or partial dentures, your Van Nuys dentist, Dr. Peter Suh, will let you know if you are a good candidate for dental implants.
Dental implants are a natural tooth replacement over dentures since they are beautiful tooth restoratives that attach directly to the jawbone. To benefit from dental implants, patients must be in good oral health (other than missing teeth) and have a healthy jawbone.
What are Dental Implants Like?
Dental implants look and feel more like natural teeth than dentures. A dental implant begins with 
a screw that replaces the tooth root of the missing tooth. Dental implants are made of biocompatible titanium that attaches to the jawbone and gum tissue.
Your dentist recommends dental implants in Van Nuys after they determine you are a good candidate for them.
The process for dental implants takes several months to heat after placing the implant and allowing it to integrate with the jawbone.
Once the healing process is done, your dentist will attach an abutment to the implant; this is where we attach dental crowns, the visible portion of your tooth.
Contact Our 91405 Dental Office You Have Questions
Your Van Nuys dental staff is here to address any concerns or answer any questions. We welcome you to contact The Dental Care Center at (818) 781-1533 for more information on dental implants.
We highly recommend dental implants as the best way to replace a missing tooth. Not only do they look natural, but you will also enjoy full functionality with a dental implant.
Dental Implants in Van Nuys, CA
Generally made out of titanium, dental implants are placed directly into the jawbone where a tooth and the root are missing. An artificial tooth is fitted on top of the implant. Over a period of time, the implants will fuse to the jawbone, giving you the same functionality you would have with your natural tooth.
Whenever you lose a natural tooth, you must replace the missing tooth as quickly as possible. If you choose not to replace the tooth and leave the area in your mouth empty, your remaining teeth become threatened.
This threat happens when your other teeth work hard to fill the gap left behind by the missing tooth. Even though your natural teeth aren’t supposed to shift or move from their places in your smile, they will gradually make their way into the available space—much like how books on a bookshelf move when even a single book is removed.
Replace Missing Teeth at Our Van Nuys Dental Office
To ensure each tooth's health, you need to maintain a complete smile with either natural or artificial teeth.
If you lose or severely damage a tooth, you may need a specialist with advanced training and experience in implant dentistry, cosmetic dentistry, or periodontics to restore your smile. Our Van Nuys dentists and specialists work as a team to coordinate, communicate, and recommend the most appropriate technology and treatment so that you get the best dental care possible.
Whether you need natural-looking dental implants, a bone or gum graft, or another type of oral surgery in Van Nuys, you can have confidence that you’re receiving proven, advanced treatments and care.