Teen’s Invisalign

in Plano, TX

Your Child Deserves a Perfect Smile

If you are in your junior year of high school, it is time to think ahead to your senior pictures. These are the pictures that will remain in infamy in your school yearbook and looked at by all your friends for decades. This is not your casual selfie, but something you want to really look amazing in. Your smile is the first thing people will notice in your senior pictures, so visiting the dentist is the best way to improve how you look.

At Plano Family Dental, we can examine you in our cosmetic dentistry office and discuss what you don’t like about your smile. If you have gaps between your teeth or they are crooked, stained, or misshapen, we can fix them in our Plano, TX dental office. There are several ways we can address most aesthetic issues, so we will conduct an examination, take x-rays, discuss the timeframe we are working with, and then present you and your parents a variety of options to choose from. Since some have set time constraints, it is best to schedule your appointment with our Plano office as soon as possible. You can do so by calling.

Invisalign® To Straighten Your Teeth

A dental implant is a tiny, titanium screw placed into the area of the missing tooth. Over time, the jawbone and gums will fuse with the dental implant to create a sturdy, artificial tooth root. Once this process is completed and your mouth has healed, you’ll return to complete your treatment. We’ll attach a natural-looking crown to the dental implant, and your artificial tooth will be restored entirely from the root up!

After undergoing this procedure, patients have reported they regain the ability to eat and chew normally, and with a realistic-looking crown, your confidence will be restored. Placing a dental implant can revitalize your oral health. Without a dental implant, the other teeth along the gum line begin to shift and fill the space left behind by the missing tooth. Dental implants protect your oral health, but they can also help preserve your self-confidence by providing you with an excellent solution for a beautiful smile!

What are my options for dental implants?

Single tooth implants: As the name suggests, single-tooth implants replace a single missing tooth. This type of implant consists of a titanium screw placed in the jawbone and a porcelain crown attached to the top of the screw. Single-tooth implants are an excellent option for people who are missing just one tooth and want a permanent and natural-looking solution.

Multiple tooth implants: If you are missing multiple teeth, you may be a candidate for various tooth implants. These implants are similar to single-tooth implants, but they are used to replace two or more missing teeth. Multiple tooth implants can replace teeth in a row or support a bridge, depending on your specific needs.

All-on-4 dental implants: All-on-4 dental implants, also known as denture retained implants, are an excellent option for people who are missing all or most of their teeth. This type of implant involves placing four titanium screws in the jawbone and attaching an entire arch of porcelain teeth to the screws. All-on-4 dental implants provide a permanent and stable solution that allows you to confidently eat, speak, and smile.

Implant-supported dentures: If you are missing all or most of your teeth and are not a candidate for All-on-4 dental implants, you may be a candidate for implant-supported dentures. This implant involves placing a few titanium screws in the jawbone and attaching a removable denture to the screws. Implant-supported dentures provide a more stable and secure fit than traditional dentures and can be a good option for people not ready for a complete set of All-on-4 dental implants.

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Patient Experiences

“Dr Joseph and his staff are the best. They are welcoming, caring and provide excellent dental care. Dr Joseph is the best! Nothing but perfection will do for him. If you are looking for a new dentist your search will be over at Plano Family Dental.”

“Dr. Joseph loves his work and is excellent at it. When I broke my front tooth crown, he squeezed me into his busy schedule and was able to start the replacement process the same day. He meticulously worked until we got the perfect result, a fully natural- looking and comfortable crown. I could not be more pleased. I highly recommend it!!!”

“Love this office! Always professional, caring, and gentle! Never made me feel dumb when I asked any questions, always super informative! My 5 and 3 you see them as well and everyone is super patient with them! Had a filling done and barely felt the doctor's needle prick. He has such a gentle touch! I used to work for a dental office so I have always had a high standard and picky from front office to bedside manners It is all important to me! New to the area and I won't go anywhere else!”

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The Benefits of Implant Dentures

Preserve Jawbone Density

Each of your teeth has roots fused with your jawbone, providing it with needed stimulation and blood flow to keep it from eroding. When one or several teeth go missing, your jawbone will begin to deteriorate in the area that isn't being used. Unlike other traditional restorations that only repair your teeth' biting surface, such as dentures and bridges, dental implants act to replace the root of your missing teeth. Through a process called osseointegration, they bond with your jawbone, just like your natural roots, preventing it from deteriorating and providing your replacement teeth with a strong and stable foundation to be placed on.

Improve Your Ability to Chew and Speak

Many patients who have traditional restorations suffer from unstable and moving replacement teeth that make it difficult to eat and speak easily. This is because conventional restorations like dentures rely on natural suction and denture adhesive to stay in place, which isn't 100 percent reliable. Because your dental implants will be bonded with your jawbone, you won't have to worry about your dentures that's secured to them failing or moving in your mouth.

A Long Lifespan

One great benefit of dental implants that patients enjoy is that they're easy to maintain and can last for up to 35 years with the proper care. This is because the titanium implants are biocompatible and create a thin oxide layer around them when they're placed beneath your gums. This keeps them from eroding, providing your restorations with a decade of support.

Easy Maintenance

Dental implants function and look exactly like your home-grown pearly whites. Fortunately, you can also care for them in the same way. That means that you’ll need to brush twice each day with a soft-bristled toothbrush and floss at least once a day. Some other ways to extend the lifespan of your replacement teeth include:

Being mindful of eating sticky, chewy, and hard foods that could damage your teeth.
Keeping up with semi-annual checkups and cleanings.
Maintain a nutritious diet.