Dental Implants in Pickering

If you’re missing a tooth, or one is about to be removed, a dental implant is one way to replace it. At Ivory Dental, we offer dental implants in Pickering at our Kingston Road office, and every implant case starts with an exam and a conversation about what you’d like to fix. If an implant suits your mouth, our team will walk you through each stage before any treatment begins.

Call (905) 839-9663 or book online to arrange a dental implant consultation in Pickering.

What Is a Dental Implant?

A dental implant is a small titanium post placed in the jawbone, where it takes the place of a tooth root. Once it has healed, it supports a custom-made crown, a dental bridge or a denture. Implants are designed to function like natural teeth, so you can eat, talk and smile with confidence.

Patients often choose implants because they:

• Look natural. The crown on top is shaped and shade-matched to blend in with your other teeth.
• Feel secure. An implant is anchored in the bone, so it doesn’t slip or click the way a loose denture can.
• Support the jaw. An implant can help maintain the jawbone where a tooth is missing.

Why a Missing Tooth Matters

A gap can make chewing harder, change the way you speak and let the neighbouring teeth drift, which can alter your bite. Over time, the bone under the gap can shrink, and that can change the shape of the face. Replacing the tooth, with an implant or another option, is one way to address these changes.

How We Approach Implant Dentistry in Pickering

• A plan for your mouth. Every mouth is different, so we tailor the treatment plan from the first consultation to the final crown.
• Digital X-rays and 3D imaging. We use them to check the health of your gums and the density of your jawbone.
• An experienced team. Our dentists are experienced in placing dental implants.
• A calm visit. If dental visits make you nervous, tell us when you book. Our page on sedation dentistry for dental anxiety explains the options.

How the Dental Implant Process Works

Getting an implant usually takes three stages spread over several months:

• Consultation and planning. We examine your mouth, teeth and jaw and take the imaging we need. If your gums and bone are healthy, we build a treatment plan with you.
• Implant placement. The titanium post is placed in the jawbone in a surgical procedure, done with care to minimize discomfort. Over the following months it bonds with the bone, a process called osseointegration.
• Abutment and crown. Once the implant has healed, we attach a small connector called an abutment, then a custom-made crown that matches the colour and shape of your other teeth.

How long each stage takes depends on how you heal and whether you need any treatment first, such as a bone graft. Our article on the dental implant journey describes the steps in more detail.

Are You a Candidate for Dental Implants?

Implants work well for many people, but not everyone is a good candidate. In general, you’ll need:

• Healthy gums and enough jawbone to hold the implant.
• Good overall health for oral surgery.
• A commitment to daily oral hygiene to keep the implant and the gums around it healthy.

If the jawbone is too thin or soft, we may recommend a bone graft to strengthen the area first. If an implant isn’t the right choice for you, we’ll explain the alternatives, such as a bridge or dentures in Pickering. Our guide on whether you’re a candidate for dental implants covers the assessment in more detail.

Implants Compared With Bridges and Dentures

• Stability. Implants are anchored in the jawbone, so they don’t shift the way dentures sometimes do.
• Jaw health. An implant stimulates the bone, which can help limit the bone loss that follows a missing tooth.
• Everyday care. There’s no adhesive to apply; you brush and floss around an implant much like a natural tooth.
• Replacement over time. Bridges and dentures usually need to be replaced over the years. With good care and regular checkups, an implant is intended as a long-term replacement.

What Affects the Cost of Dental Implants in Pickering

We don’t publish one price for implants, because the fee depends on your case:

• How many implants you need and where they go.
• Treatment needed first, such as a tooth extraction or a bone graft.
• What the implant supports: a single crown, a bridge or a denture.

After your consultation, we’ll explain the fees and the order of treatment for your case before anything starts. Dental plans differ in how they cover implants, so it’s worth checking with your plan provider before treatment.

Caring for Your Implants

• Brush twice a day and floss daily, including around the implant.
• Keep your regular checkups and teeth cleaning visits so we can check the implant and the tissue that supports it.
• Avoid smoking, which can affect healing and how well the implant holds up. Our article on smoking and dental implants explains why.
• Wear a mouthguard if you grind your teeth or play sports.

Visiting Our Pickering Office

We’re at 1300 Kingston Road Unit #3, close to Ajax and the rest of Durham Region. Our Pickering location page has the office details. When you call, let us know whether the tooth is already missing, about to come out or causing pain, so we can book the right kind of appointment.

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