Goodlettsville Dental Services

· Feel and function like your natural teeth

·Healthy teeth do not need to be ground down to support the dental implants

· Dental implants do not require any adhesives to hold the new teeth in place

· They eliminate the discomfort and insecurity of loose, ill-fitting dentures

· You have a secure, permanent tooth replacement

The parts of a dental implant

A small titanium screw is inserted. Titanium is a metal accepted by the body and heals together with the bone tissue to form a new, stable tooth root. 

An abutment is a ceramic or titanium component that ensures a secure fit between the dental implant and the crown.

Once the dental implant and the abutment are in place, your dental professional fits the crown, the bridge or the prosthesis.

Procedure

After your initial consultation, we will check that your gums and teeth are healthy, if there is any indication of decay or disease this will need to be treated before treatment can commence. 

Once the implant is in place it will be left alone to completely heal which takes approximately 3 to 6 months. It is important that healing is allowed to take place as this ensures that the implant is anchored.  Once Dr. Weaver is happy that the area surrounding the implant has healed, we place a temporary crown. This temporary crown will then be left in place until the gum tissue has fully matured (4-6 weeks) after this a permanent restoration is fitted onto the implant.

At Rivergate Dental Care in Goodlettsville, Dr. David Weaver is an expert in placing dental implants. We’ve treated patients from all over the Nashville area – including Goodlettsville, White House, Madison, Hendersonville, Gallatin and beyond! Give us a call today and soon you will be waking up to a new smile! 1 800 FIX MY TEETH