West Hollywood Dentist

One of the Most Trusted Holistic Dentists in Los Angeles, CA

7865 Santa Monica Blvd West Hollywood, CA 90046
(323) 654-2840

With A quarter century experience in dentistry, West Hollywood Holistic and Cosmetic Dentistry offers most dental treatments in one office. Call us today to schedule your free dental consultation.

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Most Trusted Dentist in West Hollywood, CA

Dental Implants

The Permanent Solution for Tooth Loss

West Hollywood Dental Implants

Looking for a west hollywood dental implants Specialist? Dental implants are one of the greatest dental developments from the 20th century.

Dental implants are an amazing advancement in dentistry over the past decades, allowing for your lost or missing teeth to be replaced without having to wear dentures. Teeth are often damaged in accidents, due to tooth decay, from periodontal disease, aging, prior wrong treatment or other issues. Dentures, partials or dental bridges once were the only solution for these problems, while many people have just chosen to live with gaps in their teeth.

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  • Permanent solution
  • Improved chewing and speaking
  • Natural function and look
  • Improved facial appearance
  • Prevention of bone loss
  • No special care required
  • Very sturdy and secure
  • No diet restrictions
  • Can be changed or updated

Oral Health Consultation

free

Includes Complimentary Exam and Treatment Plan

New Patients Exam & Cleaning

Call for pricing

Includes Full Mouth Cleaning and X-Rays

Dental Implant

$3500 ($5000 Value)

A to Z Dental Implant Including 1 Implant, Exam, Digital X-ray, Implant Surgery, Abutment and Crown

Laser Teeth Whitening

$399 ($600 Value)

Includes Full Mouth Cleaning and X-Rays

PAYMENT OPTIONS

Major credit cards accepted. In house Financing and care credit available. 0 down payment and low monthly payments.


INSURANCE

Everyone in our practice understands how difficult it can be to pay for your dental treatments. But that is no reason to put off the care you need. We work with our patients through acceptance of most insurance policies, affordable payment options and development of treatment plans that are affordable but still meet your dental treatment goals.

A Comprehensive Guide to Dental Implants in West Hollywood, CA

Wearing dentures can be highly uncomfortable, inconvenient and even unhealthy. Many people using these devices suffer significant oral health problems. This is why the advancement of dental implants is so significant, allowing millions of people to have the smile of their youth, or even better than any smile they have had before.

Our West Hollywood dental implants Specialists can help you understand the benefits of dental implants. You can be evaluated for candidacy for these devices and to determine whether you need other procedures for the best results. Dental implants are one option for smile and bite restoration. But there may be other options more suited to your situation, such as dental bridges, porcelain crowns or modern digital dentures with fewer drawbacks than past models. Together with your West Hollywood implant dentist Dr. Bruce Vafa, you can explore your options and develop the right treatment plan for your needs.

What are dental implants?

Dental implants are more than just the "artificial teeth" you see above the gum line. The implants are actually metal posts or frames that are placed into your jawbone through a surgical procedure. Your new teeth are then mounted into these posts by the implant dentist.

Because the implants are anchored into your jawbone, these teeth are stable and secure. They also are mounted to appear just like natural teeth, as if they are growing from a natural root below the gum line. Dental implants do not shift or slip, unlike old fashioned dentures. The implant posts are undetectable and your crowns, dentures or bridges mounted to them feel more natural than the appliances your parents or grandparents likely wore.

Through the expert care of your West Hollywood implant dentist, you can gain implants for completion of your smile. There are many benefits to having dental implants, such as having a highly natural looking and feeling set of teeth. With dental implants, bone structure can be well preserved for a more youthful look, as can muscles. You will be able to speak, chew, smile and bite as confidently with dental implants as you do with natural teeth.

Who is a good candidate for dental implants?

Dental implants are an effective solution for people who suffer discomfort, sore spots, ridges or gagging when trying to wear standard bridges or dentures. With bridges attached to implants, no natural teeth must be ground down or prepared to hold the bridge.

Prerequisites for having dental implants installed are healthy gums and sufficient bone to provide support for the implant posts. While you have dental implants, you need to remain committed to a healthy dental hygiene routine and regular visits to the dentist.

Most patients with good dental health and overall physical wellness who are missing one or more teeth may benefit from dental implants. The Our West Hollywood dental implants Specialists will discuss your options with you while learning more about your own needs and goals. You may undergo dental X-rays and imaging to fully explore the option of having implants installed.

Types of Dental Implants

There are two types of dental implants recognized by the American Dental Association as safe. These are:

  • Endosteal Dental Implants
    Implanted directly into the jawbone, these are the most common implants.  They are made in Pure titanium and have been used in dentistry for the last 40 years. Dental titanium implant is exactly the same material that has been used in orthopedics to treat the joints and bones. These are surgically implanted into the jaw in one appointment, then a second appointment is scheduled to connect the implant posts after gum tissue has healed from the first procedure. An artificial single tooth, bridge or denture is then attached to the post.
    The bonding between the implant and bone is called osseointegration which represents the biocompatibility of the titanium implant.
  • Zirconia Dental Implants
    Zirconia dental implants are the new generation of implant dentistry.They are made in zirconium dioxide and are metal free fixtures.Zirconia implant has the excellent biocompatibility and tissue integration with favorable biomechanical properties. They are made in one piece and recently in two pieces. If you are allergic to titanium , you are a candidate for the Zirconia implant.  The test” MELISA”that detects hypersensitivity to metals and toxins. It measures if the patient is allergic to titanium and some other metals. 
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Why are dental implants the right option for you?

There are many reasons to choose dental implants, versus traditional dentures or bridges. One reason is that the implantation of these devices into the jawbone helps preserve the bone like real teeth. But old fashioned dentures or bridges actually harm your natural teeth. Fixed bridges are attached to adjacent teeth after those teeth have had some of their healthy tooth structure cutaway. This weakens natural teeth, particularly as they support the chewing forces of the bridge.

Bridges are only expected to last between five and ten years, according to the American Academy of Implant Dentistry. About 30 percent of teeth holding a bridge or partial denture fail, as a direct result of the extra work they must do to support the device. Full dentures slip and limit the types of foods you are able to eat.

An implant adds to the jawbone's stability and dose not damage existing natural teeth. Dental implants have a 97 percent long-term success rate according to the American Academy of Implant Dentistry. People with implants can also eat whatever they would eat with natural teeth without fear of the implant failing.

The Dental Implant Procedure

Implants are placed through a surgical procedure, usually under local anesthesia or sedation under the skill of the West Hollywood Holistic and Cosmetic Dental Care's anesthesiologist. After you are sedated, the implant and cosmetic dentist will make a slit in your gum tissue where teeth are missing. The jawbone is prepared in that region, then the implant is placed into the bone. Once the implant is anchored, the gums are stitched closed to heal. You will feel little during the procedure and it is considered a painless visit to the holistic dentist.

For about four months, the implant is left in place and the gums heal. You then return to the West Hollywood cosmetic dentist's office for your new teeth to be inserted into the dental implants. If other specialized procedures were required for your implants, such as bone grafting, your implant placement process may be slightly different.

With the exception of children who are still growing, almost anyone can benefit from dental implants. These devices improve your confidence, quality of life, eating and smiling. Your new artificial teeth are undetectable to people around you and you care for them just as you would natural teeth.

Call today and schedule a free dental consultation with our West Hollywood dental implants Specialists!

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