How Safe is Dental Implant Surgery?

Dental Implant Surgery in Los Angeles CA Area

Tooth loss isn’t something you should live with. You need a strong, healthy, functional smile for eating, speaking, and maintaining an attractive appearance. At Hoover Dental Center in Los Angeles, California, we can restore your smile’s health, function, and esthetics through implant treatment. The answers to the following questions can help you decide if implants are a good choice.

What are dental implants?

Implants are small titanium posts used to replace the roots of lost teeth. Dr. Hee Jee Yoon will place the implants inside your jawbone through implant surgery. We then wait three to six months for the implants to fuse with your bone tissue before attaching your new teeth. Implant teeth look, function, and feel like natural teeth in every way, giving you back the smile you lost when your teeth went missing.

How many teeth can be replaced with dental implants?

We can replace as many teeth as you want with implants. Single missing teeth are replaced with dental crowns attached to single implants. Multiple implants can support a fixed bridge to replace multiple lost teeth in a row. To replace an entire arch of upper or lower teeth, Dr. Yoon can use all-on-4 implant treatment to support implant dentures.

Is implant surgery safe?

When performed by an experienced dentist like Dr. Yoon, implant surgery is a safe and effective dental treatment for replacing lost teeth. Advancements in implant dentistry have made implant surgery more reliable and successful than ever. Nevertheless, infection, nerve damage, or implant failure are risks. These minimal risks shouldn’t deter you from benefiting from all that implants offer.

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Is implant surgery painful?

No. The surgery itself is done under local anesthesia to prevent discomfort and pain. Sedation is also an option to help you have a relaxing, stress-free treatment. After your surgery, your gums may be swollen and sore for a few days. Dr. Yoon recommends taking OTC anti-inflammatory pain medication to manage these symptoms.

How do I care for dental implants?

Implant teeth are brushed and flossed, just like natural teeth. Good home oral care and professional dental cleanings will keep your implants healthy and strong long-term. Implant teeth will never suffer decay. However, the gums supporting your teeth are prone to infection if not cared for properly. That’s why good oral care is essential to the long-term success of your treatment.

How long do implants last?

Titanium implants can last indefinitely when placed correctly and taken care of properly. New restorations can be placed on the same implants when needed, saving you the trouble and expense of additional implant surgery. Implants offer a permanent teeth replacement option that can benefit you for life.

Where can I go for safe and reliable dental implant surgery near me?

Hoover Dental Center is the place to go for implant surgery in Los Angeles, CA. To schedule a consultation, contact Dr. Hee Jee Yoon at (213) 725-2898 today!

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Meet Dr. Hee Jee Yoon – Hoover Dental Center

Dr. Hee Jee Yoon has over a decade of experience practicing adult and children’s dentistry in Southern California. A top graduate from UC Berkeley, she earned her DDS from USC’s Ostrow School of Dentistry, where she was inducted into the prestigious Omicron Kappa Upsilon fraternity and ranked in the top 10% of her class. Dr. Yoon is a member of the American Dental Association, Korean American Dental Association, California Dental Association, Los Angeles Dental Society, Academy of General Dentistry and American Academy of Clear Aligners. In her commitment to excellence, she pursues ongoing education with hundreds of hours of advanced training.