Tooth Extractions & Dental Implants

Remove Damaged Teeth And Replace Them Permanently

Whether you have severe tooth decay, an infected tooth, or you damage your tooth in an accident, it may not always be possible for Dr. Julia Snyder and the team at Mountaineer Dental and Sleep Center to save it. We always do our best to save your natural teeth, but tooth extractions are sometimes a better option for severely-damaged teeth.

At our office, we specialize in gentle, pain-free extractions and offer sedation options to keep you comfortable. Dr. Snyder and our dentists also have years of experience in implant dentistry. As soon as you have your tooth extracted, we can begin the process of replacing it permanently with a natural-looking, convenient, and comfortable dental implant.

Why Would I Need A Tooth Extraction?

As a conservative and holistic dentist, Dr. Snyder will always try to save your tooth whenever possible. Treatments like fillings, root canals, crowns, and tooth splinting can often be used to save teeth, even when they're very damaged by decay or dental trauma.

But if your tooth is too damaged, is causing you severe pain, or may cause further complications, it may be best to extract it. Once your dentist at Mountaineer Dental and Sleep Center pulls your tooth, you’ll be able to get out of pain, reduce your risk of further symptoms, and get back to your daily routine.

The Importance Of Replacing Extracted Teeth Right Away

Once you have your tooth pulled at Mountaineer Dental and Sleep Center, it’s important to start exploring your options for tooth replacement right away. Why? Here are just a few reasons.

• Restore your smile and lifestyle – Missing teeth can make you feel self-conscious and embarrassed about your smile. Not only that, but tooth loss can also make it harder to speak clearly and eat your favorite foods.
• Protect your oral health – Once you lose a tooth, the nearby teeth will tend to shift toward the now-empty socket. The jaw bone below your missing tooth will also start to deteriorate. By replacing your tooth with a dental implant, you can avoid these complications and keep your mouth healthy.
• Save time and money – This is particularly true if you want to get a dental implant. Dental implants require your jawbone to be healthy and strong. Once you lose a tooth, it starts to weaken, usually losing up to 25% of its mass within one year. If you wait too long, you may require a bone graft before you can get an implant. This will add a lot of time, complexity, and additional costs to your treatment.

Dental Implants For Permanent Tooth Replacement

After your tooth extraction in Boone, NC, you have a variety of options for replacing your missing tooth. At Mountaineer Dental and Sleep Center, we typically recommend dental implants for most patients due to their stability, long lifespan, and natural look and feel.

A dental implant is a small, screw-shaped piece of titanium. The implant is surgically implanted into the socket where you’ve lost a tooth. Once it heals, the implant functions as an artificial tooth root. Then, it can be used to support a crown (false tooth) to restore your smile. This is called a “single-tooth” implant.

Single-tooth implants are the most common type of dental implant. However, multiple dental implants can also be used to replace a row of several missing teeth with a dental bridge, or even an entire mouth of teeth with a set of implant-supported dental implants.

Understanding The Benefits Of Dental Implants

There are lots of ways to replace missing teeth, including both dentures and dental bridges. But if you want a permanent solution for replacing your extracted teeth, dental implants are the best choice. Here are just a few of the benefits of choosing dental implants in Boone, NC from Mountaineer Dental and Sleep Center.

30+ year lifespan

Dental implants last longer than any other type of tooth replacement. With proper care, your implant can easily last 30 years, and many patients are able to keep their implants for the rest of their lives. This makes dental implants a fantastic long-term investment for your oral health.

Never shifts or moves

Once they heal and bond with your jawbone and gum tissue, dental implants are totally locked in place for unbeatable stability. Unlike alternatives like partial dentures, implants will never move or shift when you bite, chew, or speak. You can be totally confident in your new smile.

Looks completely natural

Dental crowns and other dental implant restorations are made with high-quality, durable porcelain materials. During the implant planning process, Dr. Sndyer will work closely with you to design a replacement tooth that matches your teeth, fits into your smile and bite, and looks 100% natural. Once your treatment is over, nobody will even be able to tell that you’ve lost a tooth!

Requires minimal care

Dental implants don’t have to be removed at night or for cleaning. For the most part, you can treat them just like a natural part of your mouth. As long as you brush twice a day, floss once a day, and see your dentist at Mountaineer Dental and Sleep Center for a checkup every six months, you’ll be able to keep your dental implant in great shape.

Explore Options For Replacing Damaged Teeth At Our Office

If you have a painful tooth and you think that you may need a tooth extraction in Boone, NC, Dr. Julia Snyder and our team of dentists are here to help. Come in for a consultation and we’ll diagnose your issue, discuss your options for treatment, and determine if an extraction is right for your situation.

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If you do need to have a tooth extracted, we can also help restore your smile permanently with dental implants. You can get all the care you need under one roof at Mountaineer Dental and Sleep Center. So don’t wait. Book an appointment by calling us at (828) 265-1112 or contacting our team online.