Dental Implant Periodontist in Lakewood, WA
Last year, a guy from the Oakbrook neighborhood came into our office feeling really down. He had lost a few teeth in a mountain biking accident over at Swan Creek and was tired of feeling embarrassed when he ate at the local diners. He asked us, “Who’s the best dental implant periodontist near me?” We told him that it isn’t just about finding a dentist, but finding a specialist who knows how to fix the bone and gums so those new teeth actually stay in your head. Being a dental implant periodontist in Lakewood, WA means we help people get their confidence back so they can go out and enjoy a walk around Steilacoom Lake without worrying about their smile.
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What We Offer
✔ Dental implant periodontist
If you live in Lakewood, you probably know that our weather can be tough on houses, but life can be tough on teeth too. When you are looking for a dental implant periodontist, you are looking for a gum expert. Most dentists do a little bit of everything, but a periodontist spends extra years learning just about the foundation of your mouth. It’s like calling a foundation expert instead of a general handyman when your house is leaning. We make sure the “dirt” in your mouth (your bone and gums) is healthy enough to hold onto those expensive new teeth.
✔ Dental Implant Placement
When it comes time for the actual surgery, Dental Implant Placement is the most important part. We use tiny titanium posts that act like the roots of your teeth. We see lots of folks from the Lake City area who are nervous about the pain, but we use modern tools to make it quick and easy. Most people tell us it felt way better than getting a tooth pulled. We make sure the post is deep in the bone so it never wiggles.
✔ Single Tooth Dental Implants
If you just have one gap that’s bothering you, Single Tooth Dental Implants are the way to go. It happens a lot—maybe a tooth cracked while you were eating something crunchy at the Lakewood Towne Center, or an old filling finally gave up. We put in one implant and one crown, and it looks just like the tooth you used to have. You can brush it and floss it just like a normal tooth.
✔ Multiple Tooth Dental Implants
Sometimes life hits hard and you lose more than one tooth. Multiple Tooth Dental Implants are great because we don’t have to grind down your healthy teeth to make a bridge. We can put in a couple of implants to hold a whole row of new teeth. This is really popular for our neighbors who are getting a bit older and want to keep eating their favorite foods without trouble.
✔ Full Mouth Dental Implants
For people who have lost all their teeth or have teeth that are all failing, Full Mouth Dental Implants can change your whole life. It is a big project, but seeing someone smile for the first time in ten years is why we do this. We replace every tooth in your mouth with something permanent. No more taking your teeth out at night or putting them in a jar by the bed.
✔ Immediate Load (Same-Day) Dental Implants
Nobody wants to walk around without teeth for months. That is why we offer Immediate Load (Same-Day) Dental Implants. In many cases, we can put the implant in and give you a temporary tooth right then and there. You walk in with a gap and walk out with a smile. It is perfect for busy people working over at JBLM who don’t have time for a bunch of extra visits.
✔ All-on-4® Dental Implants
You might have heard about this on the radio or seen it online. All-on-4® Dental Implants is a special way to fix a whole arch of teeth using only four implants. It’s a smart way to save money and healing time. We angle the implants so they use the strongest part of your bone. It’s a very sturdy way to get a full smile back fast.
✔ All-on-6 Dental Implants
For folks who have a really strong bite or bigger jaws, we sometimes suggest All-on-6 Dental Implants. It’s the same idea as the All-on-4, but we use two extra posts for more stability. If you’re worried about your new teeth moving at all, adding those extra two implants makes everything feel rock solid.
✔ Hybrid Implant Dentures
If you hate how regular dentures move around when you talk, Hybrid Implant Dentures are a great fix. These are dentures that are bolted onto implants. They don’t cover the roof of your mouth, so you can actually taste your food again. People in Lakewood love these because they feel way more natural than the old-school plastic ones their grandparents wore.
✔ Zygomatic Dental Implants
Some people are told they can’t get implants because they don’t have enough bone. That’s usually not true if you see a specialist. Zygomatic Dental Implants are extra long and reach up to your cheekbones. It sounds intense, but it’s a proven way to give teeth to people who thought they were stuck with loose dentures forever.
✔ Pterygoid Implants
Similar to the cheekbone ones, Pterygoid Implants go into a very strong bone in the back of your jaw. We use these when the back part of your upper jaw is too thin. It helps us avoid doing big bone grafts that take a long time to heal. It’s all about finding the best way to get you chewing again.
✔ Traditional Two-Stage Implant Surgery
Sometimes, slow and steady wins the race. With Traditional Two-Stage Implant Surgery, we put the implant in and let it hide under the gums while it heals for a few months. Then we do a tiny second step to un-cover it and put the tooth on. This is often the safest bet for people who smoke or have health issues that slow down healing.
✔ Single-Stage Implant Surgery
If your bone is really strong, we can do Single-Stage Implant Surgery. This means we put the implant in and leave a little piece sticking out so we don’t have to cut the gums again later. It saves you a step and makes the whole process go by much faster.
✔ Immediate Post-Extraction Implant Placement
If you have a tooth that needs to come out today, ask us about Immediate Post-Extraction Implant Placement. We can often pull the bad tooth and put the implant in the very same hole right away. It saves months of waiting and keeps your jawbone from shrinking away.
✔ Delayed Implant Placement
If you have a bad infection or not enough bone, we might do Delayed Implant Placement. We pull the tooth, let the area get healthy and grow new bone for a few months, and then put the implant in. It’s better to wait and do it right than to rush and have it fail.
✔ Failed Implant Removal
We see people who went to “bargain” clinics and their implants are hurting or loose. Failed Implant Removal is something we take very seriously. We safely take out the bad implant and clean up the area so we can fix the mess and get you healthy again.
✔ Dental Implant Replacement
After we clean things up, Dental Implant Replacement is the next step. We use better tech and better planning to put a new implant in where the old one failed. We make sure to figure out why the first one didn’t work so the second one stays forever.
✔ Implant Retreatment
Sometimes an implant isn’t failing, it just has a little gum disease around it. Implant Retreatment is like a deep cleaning for your implant. We use special tools to get the bacteria off the metal so your gums can get tight and healthy again.
✔ Implant Failure Management
If you’re worried your implant is acting up, Implant Failure Management is how we save it. If you notice redness, swelling, or a weird taste near your implant, come see us in Lakewood right away. Catching a problem early usually means we can save the implant without needing more surgery.
A Local Lakewood Dentist Who Cares
Choosing a Dentist in Lakewood shouldn’t feel like a chore. We want our office to be a place where you feel relaxed. We know that many people have “dental anxiety” because of a bad experience they had when they were kids. That is why we use a gentle touch and explain everything we are doing. We even have ways to help you relax if you are really nervous about the chair.
We are proud to serve our local community. Whether you’re a soldier from JBLM, a teacher at Clover Park, or a retired neighbor enjoying life near Steilacoom, we are here for you. We don’t use a bunch of confusing medical jargon. We just tell you the truth about your teeth and help you find a way to fix them that works for you.
If you’ve been putting off a visit because you’re worried about what the dentist will say, please don’t be. We’ve seen it all and we are just happy to help you start fresh. A healthy mouth can change your whole outlook on life, and it starts with just one phone call.