A dental implant is a modern tooth replacement that restores your ability to eat all your favorite foods and smile confidently again.
Do missing teeth cause discomfort, make you feel self-conscious, or cause you to have trouble eating? Do your dentures move around all the time? Dental implants are a transformative tooth replacement solution that might be the perfect option to get you eating and smiling confidently again.
Our doctors understand that missing teeth do more than affect your smile's appearance. Long-term tooth loss can lead to jawbone loss, moving and shifting of surrounding teeth that affect your dental bite, and even additional tooth loss.
At TLC Dentistry, we want you to enjoy excellent oral health and a high quality of life. By offering dental implants, we can help you express yourself confidently and comfortably again.
A dental implant replaces an entire tooth, from root to crown. A titanium post is placed surgically in the jawbone and acts as a replacement tooth root. Over several months, bone and tissue grow around the implant, creating a stable foundation for a natural-looking replacement tooth.
There are numerous reasons why dental implants are considered the "gold standard" for tooth replacement:
Whatever your tooth replacement needs are—a single tooth, multiple teeth, or an entire arch, we will tailor your implant solution to suit you perfectly.
Your Dental Implant Journey at TLC Dentistry
Our dentists are experienced in implant dentistry and carefully evaluate your needs to see if you are a good candidate. They use digital x-rays and 3-D cone beam scans to ensure there is sufficient bone mass in your jaw and to plan the precise placement of your implant for long-term success.
With your comfort as our top priority, our dentists perform your implant surgery under local anesthesia at our Dunedin dental office. Before beginning, they take time to ensure you're at ease and understand the procedure.
Implant placement is followed by 3–6 months of healing, where the titanium post fuses with your jawbone; this process is called osseointegration. We will monitor throughout the healing period to ensure the process is smooth and worry-free.
The final step after the implant fully integrates is attaching your tooth restoration. We use a dental crown to restore a single tooth; for multiple missing teeth, we would recommend an implant bridge; if you require full-arch tooth replacement, we recommend an all-on-x implant-retained prostheses or a removable "snap-in" implant-supported denture.
If you're considering dental implants, TLC Dentistry would love to guide you through your journey to a healthy, confident smile. Please call our Dunedin, FL, dental office to schedule a consultation with one of our skilled dentists.
Meet our experienced dentists, Dr. Natalia Radzikowski and Dr. Alexander Yaldoo. They are redefining what a visit to the dentist can feel like. Picture a place where you feel like part of a large, extended family and not just a patient. Your comfort and confidence are their priorities.
The TLC Dentistry experience is about more than just dental care—it's about feeling seen, heard, and valued. Imagine settling into your comfortable dental chair, knowing you're in safe, caring hands.
