dental Implants - Lake St Louis, MO
Same-Day Solutions. A Lifetime of Smiles.
“It All Started With A Toothache… Then It All Went Wrong”
“It All Started With A Toothache… Then It All Went Wrong”
Missing and unsalvageable teeth can make eating your favorite foods difficult and uncomfortable. Oral health problems and gaps left by missing teeth can steal your confidence and make you want to hide your smile from the world.
Without timely replacement, each missing tooth also stresses the surrounding teeth, leading to cracks, wear, shifting, and eventually, more tooth loss. Our New Creation Dental Care team is proud to offer your smile renewed health and lasting beauty with affordable dental implants in Lake St. Louis, MO. Our teeth-in-a-day treatment lets you enjoy your beautiful new smile without the wait!
We recognize that tooth loss can stem from various causes, from accidents to dental issues and decay. With our teeth-in-a-day protocol, we’re equipped to address these concerns efficiently. In just one day, we can replace your infected teeth with a complete set of fully functional, beautiful, and healthy new teeth.
This innovative approach involves a permanent bridge anchored by implants, meticulously customized to match your unique smile, including skin tone, facial symmetry, and lifestyle, ensuring a seamless and natural appearance.
Dental implants permanently replace missing teeth with the same look, feel, and function of healthy natural teeth with three parts: an implant post, an abutment connector, and a prosthesis. The titanium implant post is surgically inserted into the jawbone to create a stable foundation for your new smile.
The abutment connector is then placed on top of your implants to connect your implants to your final prosthesis to ensure a comfortable, secure fit. The prosthesis comprises crowns that perfectly match your skin tone, lip and gum line, and facial symmetry. These three parts create a stunning, functional, and durable smile you can enjoy for decades.
Single dental implants recreate a robust and healthy tooth to replace one or individual teeth in separate areas of the mouth. Because it has the same structure as natural teeth, a single dental implant will blend seamlessly with the rest of your smile.
Its strength and durability mean you’ll enjoy a variety of foods comfortably. Your dental implant will protect the surrounding teeth from further damage and restore balance to your bite, preventing strain and injury to the jaw joints.
We can replace several teeth in a row with a single restoration. This allows us to rebuild the strength and beauty of your smile with fewer implant posts, making your treatment more comfortable and affordable.
A dental bridge consists of a false tooth (or several false teeth) fused to crowns on both sides. We can design the crowns to fit over implant abutments rather than natural teeth, providing a streamlined and minimally invasive solution with unbeatable durability.
While traditional dentures are an adequate solution to complete tooth loss in some situations, they have extreme limitations regarding biting and chewing. If you’re tired of struggling with a removable denture that shifts, slips, and loses suction when you eat but don’t want to be limited to a soft food diet, an implant-supported denture may be an ideal option for you!
We can stabilize a removable prosthesis with a few strategically placed implant posts. Your denture will snap easily into place, allowing you to enjoy nearly any food. The fit will not change over time, meaning you won’t need to deal with uncomfortable adhesives, inconvenient trips to adjust your denture or the expense of replacing it every few years.
If you’re looking for the gold standard solution to tooth loss, full mouth dental implants can’t be beaten! This is as close to having a complete set of solid and healthy teeth again.
Full mouth dental implants are permanently fixed in place and only need to be removed in the dental office during your regular cleanings. We use heavier, more durable materials to create full mouth dental implants that look and feel like natural enamel. You’ll be able to bite into fresh apples, chew juicy steak, and enjoy fresh salads in total comfort!
Your path to renewed oral health with dental implants will start with a comprehensive consultation. We want to understand how your dental health affects your daily life and your goals for your new smile. We will collect detailed digital diagnostics to help us measure how much bone you have available to support dental implants.
We will also evaluate your current oral health condition, overall physical well-being, and any other factors that may affect the long-term success of your treatment. Once we know you’re a good candidate for dental implants, we’ll plan every aspect of your surgery and each tooth in your new prosthesis to suit your unique smile.
On the day of your procedure, we’ll extract any teeth that need to be removed or perform bone grafting if required. We will then make small incisions in your gums to strategically place 4-6 dental implants at different angles to ensure optimal durability. Once your implants are placed, we will attach an abutment connector and place your hand-crafted prosthesis on top.
When it comes to your smile, you should never be kept waiting. We’re proud to offer teeth-in-a-day, an approach that enables us to deliver your new teeth immediately after surgery. Placing your restorations on the same day as your surgery allows your gums to adapt to your new teeth, creating ideal aesthetics and lasting comfort.
Over the next 4-6 months, your implant posts will fuse to the supporting bone. Most patients report only mild discomfort for the first few days after surgery, but the rest of the healing process is painless. Once your implants fully integrate into the bone, you can eat comfortably and smile confidently. Your implants can last a lifetime with proper at-home care and regular check-ups!
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Many adults with one or more missing teeth may be candidates for dental implants. Dental implants are often recommended for patients who want a stable, long-lasting alternative to bridges or dentures. Ideal candidates typically have healthy gums, sufficient jawbone support, and good overall oral health. However, even if you have experienced bone loss, gum disease, or have been told in the past that implants may not be an option, modern dental techniques may provide additional treatment solutions. The best way to determine your eligibility is through a comprehensive consultation and evaluation of your oral health needs.
The dental implant process typically begins with a consultation, examination, and digital imaging to assess your oral health and jawbone structure. Once a treatment plan is developed, the implant is surgically placed into the jawbone, where it serves as an artificial tooth root. Over the following months, the implant integrates with the surrounding bone through a process called osseointegration. After healing is complete, a custom restoration such as a dental crown, bridge, or denture is attached to the implant, restoring both function and appearance. Every treatment timeline is unique and depends on the patient’s individual needs.
Bone loss does not automatically prevent you from receiving dental implants. While adequate jawbone support is important for implant stability, many patients with bone loss may still qualify for treatment. In some cases, procedures such as bone grafting may be recommended to strengthen the implant site before placement. Advances in implant dentistry have expanded treatment options for patients who may not have been candidates in the past. A thorough evaluation can help determine the most appropriate treatment approach for your situation.
The cost of dental implants varies based on several factors, including the number of implants needed, the type of restoration being placed, and whether additional procedures are required before treatment. Because every patient’s needs are unique, there is no single cost that applies to all implant cases. During your consultation, your dentist will develop a personalized treatment plan and discuss estimated costs, insurance considerations, and available financing options to help you make an informed decision about your care.
Smokers may still be candidates for dental implants, but tobacco use can affect healing and may increase the risk of complications during the implant process. Smoking can impact blood flow to the gums and jawbone, which plays an important role in successful implant integration. Patients who smoke should discuss their habits openly with their dentist so potential risks can be evaluated. In many cases, reducing or stopping tobacco use before and after treatment may help improve outcomes.
Dental implants are designed to closely mimic the look, feel, and function of natural teeth. Because the implant is anchored directly into the jawbone, it provides stability similar to a natural tooth root. Many patients report that once healing is complete, their implants feel comfortable and natural during everyday activities such as eating, speaking, and smiling. While the experience can vary from person to person, dental implants are widely regarded as one of the most natural-feeling tooth replacement options available.
For many patients, dental implants are a worthwhile investment in their long-term oral health and quality of life. Unlike some other tooth replacement options, implants help preserve jawbone structure, restore chewing function, and provide a stable, natural-looking solution for missing teeth. With proper care and regular dental visits, dental implants can provide many years of reliable performance. The value of treatment ultimately depends on your individual goals, oral health needs, and the benefits you hope to achieve through tooth replacement.
