An estimated 178 million Americans are missing at least one tooth, and about 40 million are missing all of their teeth. This problem only gets worse with age: an astounding 30% of adults aged 65-74 have no natural teeth. If you’re one of the millions of people with missing teeth, you may be experiencing self-esteem issues because you’re too embarrassed to smile or interact with others. Tooth loss can lead to declining oral health and function, including the ability to enjoy food, loss of bone and shifting of surrounding teeth. In some cases, missing teeth can even have a negative impact on your systemic health. At Smile! Dental Center, we use modern innovative treatments to restore the full functionality and appearance of smiles. If you’re struggling with ill-fitting dentures that click and slip, dislike using messy denture adhesives, or are tired of restricting your food choices, TeethXpress in Gibsonia, PA may be the perfect tooth replacement solution for you!
TeethXpress from BioHorizons has become a popular option due to its effectiveness, immediate results, long-term durability and high success rate. Traditional dentures don’t preserve bone, which can lead to changes in facial features and premature aging. Because TeethXpress relies on dental implants to securely hold the denture in place, you can smile, talk and eat with 100% confidence! TeethXpress also stimulates your jaw to prevent bone loss so you won’t experience the sunken-in look associated with standard dentures. Dr. Jarrett Foust is certified in the TeethXpress protocol and will work with a skilled dental laboratory to create a new, custom-made set of teeth to fit your smile. At Smile! Dental Center, we offer a five-year warranty, provided you follow our maintenance guidelines.
This protocol enables you to get beautiful new teeth that look and feel exactly like natural teeth, without having to wait for months or undergo painful procedures. During the procedure, Dr. Foust places four to six implant posts into your jaw with abutments, then attaches the prosthetic teeth to the abutments. The TeethXpress procedure typically can be completed in one day under local anesthesia, but we also offer IV or oral sedation for patients who need it. Discomfort from TeethXpress is usually minor, temporary and alleviated with over-the-counter pain relievers.
It’s important to follow our instructions and maintain proper dental hygiene to ensure the long-term success of treatment. We recommend eating a soft diet during the initial healing phase and staying away from harder-to-chew foods (including apples, raw carrots and steak) until completion of the three-to-four-month healing period. Once your new dental implants have fused with your jawbone, you can resume eating all the foods you love … and many you likely couldn’t eat if you wore traditional dentures! We also typically advise patients to use a medicated mouthwash for two weeks after receiving new teeth, and refrain from brushing and flossing during this time period.
The TeethXpress procedure is completed faster than many other full mouth dental implant protocols, making it more affordable—an added perk our patients appreciate! But we also go above and beyond to ensure financial issues don’t prevent you from getting the smile you deserve. Our friendly office staff will file insurance claims on your behalf, and always do their best to maximize your benefits. Since many insurance plans offer limited coverage for dental implants, we partner with trusted third-party financing companies to help you afford this transformative treatment. When you get TeethXpress in Gibsonia, PA, this will open an exciting and fulfilling new chapter of your life!
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