At Smiles by Choice, we understand the difference a full, healthy smile can make in your life. Our dental implants in St. Louis, MO, are designed to look and feel just like natural teeth, allowing you to regain your confidence and enjoy the things you love without hesitation. From your first consultation to your final results, we’re here to make the process seamless and personalized to your needs.
Dental implants don’t just fill the gap left by a missing tooth—they’re designed to function, look and feel almost like your natural teeth. Here’s how they mimic the real thing:
At the heart of a dental implant is the titanium post, or the “root.” Unlike dentures or bridges that sit on top of your gums, implants are placed into your jawbone. Over time, the implant fuses with the bone, just like the root of a natural tooth. This gives you a solid base to chew, speak, and smile without worrying about movement or discomfort.
The crown that sits on top of the implant is custom-made to match your existing teeth. We take the time to match the size, shape, and color of your surrounding teeth. Whether it’s front and center or tucked away at the back, no one will be able to tell it’s not your real tooth.
Once the implant is in place, it doesn’t just look like a natural tooth—it feels like one, too. The implant is anchored so well that you’ll have full function restored. You can eat all your favorite foods you love without having to worry about weak spots or discomfort, just like you would with your natural teeth.
When you lose a tooth, the bone around it can start to shrink over time and affect the shape of your jaw and face. Implants stimulate the bone just like a natural tooth root would and help preserve the natural shape of your face and jawline.
Our dentist in St. Louis has seen hundreds of different smiles, so he knows that each smile is unique, which means your dental implant needs will also be unique. That’s why, at Smiles by Choice, we offer a range of custom implant solutions to fit your situation.
If you’re missing just one tooth, a single dental implant is the answer. We’ll place a small titanium post into the gap left by your missing tooth, and once it’s fused to your jawbone, we’ll top it with a custom-made crown. This tooth replacement fills the gap, prevents the shifting of surrounding teeth, and keeps your bite aligned—all with a look and feel that’s indistinguishable from your natural teeth.
For those who have lost most or all of their teeth, full-mouth dental implants are the complete solution to replace missing teeth. Instead of traditional dentures that can slip or feel uncomfortable, we place several implants, four implants or more, to support a full set of custom-made teeth. This gives you the stability of natural teeth so you can eat, speak, and smile confidently.
Implant-supported dentures are the best of both worlds—the security of dental implants with the affordability of dentures. Using just a few implants, we can secure your dentures so they don’t slip or irritate like traditional dentures. You can remove your dentures when you need to, but still enjoy the stability of dental implants.
At Smiles by Choice, we make the dental implant process as easy and comfortable as possible. It starts with a consultation where we assess your oral health problems, discuss your goals, and create a plan just for you. Once you’re ready, we’ll place implants in your jawbone and let it heal for a few months. Once healed, we’ll attach a custom crown that matches your natural teeth. We’ll be with you every step of the way to keep you informed and confident in your care.
If you’re sick of missing teeth or uncomfortable dentures, chances are dental implants are what you’ve been looking for. If you need one tooth or multiple, dental implants will restore your smile and give you back the confidence to eat, talk, and smile without hesitation.
The ideal dental implant candidates have good oral health, especially healthy gums, and sufficient jawbone density, which our general dentists will assess. The implant needs a solid foundation to anchor into the jawbone like a natural tooth root. But don’t worry, if you’ve been told your gums or bone isn’t perfect, that doesn’t mean you’re out of options.
If you don’t have enough bone density, bone grafting is an option to prepare you for the procedure.
We’re committed to helping many patients like you restore your smile with dental implants that feel and function just like natural teeth. Our expert team will guide you through the process with personalized proper care and advanced technology to ensure the best possible results. If you’re ready to regain confidence and enjoy life with a full, healthy smile, contact us today to schedule your consultation.
