Grand Junction Dentist Dr. Eric Benefield

For our dental patients in Grand Junction, CO, dental implants are long-term solutions to missing teeth. As long as you practice proper oral hygiene and visit your dentist regularly, dental implants can last a lifetime.

Other benefits that you can look forward to include:

• Better chewing ability and nutrition: Unlike dentures that restrict your diet, dental implants let you eat whatever you want.
• Improved comfort: Your gums can finally rest because the crown or denture is supported by the implants.
• Improved speech: Smile, laugh, and speak with confidence without worrying that your teeth will come off.
• Better overall health: Unlike dentures, dental implants stimulate the bone and prevent bone loss.
• Natural-looking teeth: Dental implants are the closest things to real teeth. The Esteem Dental Implant team at Grand Dental pays particular attention to making your teeth look natural and beautiful.
• No more adhesives: No need to use messy adhesives that don’t work.

Dental Implants are a Great Way to Replace Missing Teeth. Dental implants are a terrific long-term solution for restoring the function and appearance of natural teeth. Dental implants combine an artificial tooth root made of titanium with an engineered dental crown.

Dental implants look like your natural teeth. The dental crown is custom-made to resemble your other teeth. Your dentist, Dr. Eric Benefield of Grand Dental, will match the crown to the original size, shape, color, and fit of your original tooth.

With the solid foundation of a dental implant, you will be able to eat the foods you enjoy without discomfort or pain. Your bone easily fuses with the titanium implant creating a strong anchor for your new teeth. This returns all the biting and chewing power you had previously.

Dental implants help you maintain overall better oral health. It is not necessary to remove or modify the surrounding healthy teeth around the gap of the missing tooth. The dental implant helps maintain bone in the affected area of your mouth. Without your natural tooth or dental implant, the bone slowly deteriorates leaving an indentation between your remaining teeth.

Dental implants have advantages over the alternatives of dental bridges and dentures. That’s why they’ve become popular as an alternative to dentures and bridges. Unlike dentures, dental implants look, feel, and function just like real teeth because the dental implant is surgically embedded into your jawbone. The titanium screw serves as a solid foundation for dental crowns or complete dentures. For the most natural look, each custom crown we make is matched to the size, shape, and color of your original tooth.

This is a popular question in our Grand Junction office. Not everyone is a good candidate for dental implants, but most people who have lost one or more teeth can receive them. The procedure depends on the type of dental implant used, how many teeth you are replacing, and your general health. Ideal candidates for dental implants have good oral health and sufficient bone density to support the implant. Age is not a limiting factor for dental implant placement, but overall health is an important consideration.

Full-sized implant placement requires the patient to be in good overall health and have good jawbone volume and quality. If the bone is too thin at the implant site, bone grafting is necessary to strengthen the area and allow the titanium screw to fuse with bone. Mini dental implants can be placed even if the patient has extensive bone loss. Some of the small-diameter implants are placed at an angle to provide maximum support for the crown or denture.

Do you know you need dental work but are fearful about the dental visit? Sedation dentistry eliminates these feelings, allowing you to receive the dental care you need. Dr. Eric Benefield provides sedation dentistry in his Grand Junction office for anxious patients undergoing implant surgery. Sedation is also recommended if you are having multiple dental implants placed.

At Grand Dental, we care about your comfort and dental health. With sedation dentistry, you can relax through your appointment. We can get more dental work completed in fewer visits which will also save you time and money.

The smile you want is now affordable. With multiple financing options, you do not have to suffer from your current dental condition. Call 970-243-8580 today to learn about the financing options you can use to take advantage of our services. Our dedicated dental team will answer your questions and get your appointment scheduled to start the process.

We are here to help you get the excellent dental care you need. We accept multiple financing options including all major credit cards, CareCredit®, and more. Regardless of your insurance situation, these financing options can help you get the dental work you need without creating a financial burden.