UNDERSTANDING
The Implant Process

Once Dr. Nguyen has determined you are a candidate for dental implants, you will make an appointment for your placement procedure. During this appointment, she will place a titanium post directly into the gum and jawbone. You must heal fully from oral surgery before your next procedure – usually for about 9 to 12 weeks depending on your health. While healing, the post fuses to the bone and acts as your new tooth root, anchoring the restoration.

The restoration procedure is simple. One of our doctors will permanently attach your custom-made crown to the post with an abutment. You’ll be able to leave the office with a fully functional dental implant that looks and feels just like a natural tooth. Caring for your implant is easy, too. Just brush and floss twice and day and make sure you come to Forever Smiles every 6-months for your regular checkups.