July 22, 2015
Dental Implants, El Reno, OK
Missing teeth can change the way you look, talk, chew, and live. Left unreplaced they can cause long-term damage to your dental health. No one knows this better than Dr. Cohlmia and El Reno Family Dentistry team. When one of our hygienists lost a tooth, she wanted to restore her smile, not just replace her tooth. She chose to have a dental implant placed, and share her story with all of our patients from start to finish. If you need one or more teeth replaced, dental implants may be your best solution. Call our convenient El Reno, OK office to find out more, or schedule your dental implant consultation today.
Image 1: After Root Canal Therapy
The Story
No matter who you are or how well you care for your teeth, sometimes even the most complete preventive dental care falls short. One of the El Reno Family Dentistry hygienists recently learned that lesson the hard way. During a regular checkup, we noticed a crack in a tooth that had previously undergone root canal therapy (Image 1). Further exploration determined that the tooth was not reparable. We discussed tooth replacement options, but our hygienist wanted the full tooth restoration afforded her by having a dental implant placed.
Unlike traditional tooth replacement, dental implants replace both the visible, chewing surface of the tooth and the root. The root of our teeth provides the anchor that holds them in place, but the root also serves the purpose of assisting in gum tissue and bone density retention. Replacing only the eating surface without a root replacement, does not provide a complete dental restoration.
Image 2 After Dental Implant
The Implant
Like any other patient, our hygienist scheduled her dental implant appointment where we surgically placed a titanium post below her gums to replace the root, and attached an abutment to support the custom, permanent crown. Then, we waited while the implant fused to her jawbone (Image 2). Once the implant was secure, we replaced her temporary crown with a permanent replacement tooth.
Her smile has always been beautiful, but she had some discolorations on the surrounding teeth (Image 3), and chose to apply veneers to the surrounding teeth to provide a cohesive color and added layer of protection against future decay. The final result was a beautiful, picture-perfect smile, and she couldn’t be happier (Image 4).
If you’re wondering which of our lovely ladies got the implant, we’ll never tell because you’ll never know the difference.
Image 3 Before
Image 4: After
Dental Implants, Calumet, OK Area
No matter how many teeth you’ve lost, El Reno Family Dentistry can help you create the best tooth replacement plan for your smile, budget, and schedule. Don’t live with an incomplete bite, call our convenient Calumet area office today and find out more about how dental implants can transform your smile. We welcome patients from surrounding communities El Reno, Calumet, Minco, Hinton, and other communities in Canadian County.
March 28, 2013
Dental Implants for a Complete Smile
Are you missing teeth and not sure what to do about it? At Grand Dental El Reno, we’re here to help and offer dental implants to help replace your missing teeth and restore your smile. We believe that everyone deserves to have a healthy, beautiful smile.
It is important to replace your missing teeth to reduce your risk of jawbone shrinkage and the risk that you’ll lose other teeth. Dental implants are a great choice if you’re missing just a few teeth. Loss of jawbone structure can affect your appearance and make you look older than you really are.
A dental implant consists of a titanium post inserted into your jawbone and the crown that will go on top to replace the missing tooth. The post will bond with your jawbone to create a solid, secure foundation for your implant that mimics the roof of a natural tooth.
Dr. Michael Kirk studied dental implants extensively at the postgraduate level at the University of Texas and wants to put his expertise to good use and help improve your smile. Since Dr. Kirk specializes in dental implants, we can place the implants and restore your smile all in our office, so you won’t need to visit anyone else. We work hard to try and offer dental treatments that fit into the busy lives of our patients.
Dental implants are the most permanent method to restore missing teeth and give you a beautiful smile once again. If you’re missing teeth, give us a call and get started on the path towards a full, beautiful smile.
Interested in learning more about dental implants or scheduling your next appointment? Call us today at Grand Dental El Reno! Our office is located in El Reno and serves patients from Minco, Calumet, Hinton, and other communities in the Canadian County.
May 24, 2012
Cosmetic Dentistry: Which Services Are Right for You?
At Grand Dental El Reno, we offer three great cosmetic dentistry services for patients from El Reno, Oklahoma and all around the Canadian County area.
- Porcelain veneers & Lumineers
- Invisalign clear braces
- Teeth whitening
With each one, we can help you achieve the more confident, attractive smile you’ve dreamed. But as effective as each one is, not every service will be right for you. So how can you find out which is just right for your smile?
By coming to see us at our El Reno office.
With just a short visit at with one of our doctors, we can take a look at your smile, talk to you about your expectations, and answer any questions you might have. We can also talk to you about a few services that have restorative and cosmetic benefits. These include white crowns, white fillings, white inlays and onlays, dentures and partials, and dental implants. It may be that one of these will work best for your situation.
Get Started on Your New Smile Today
If you’re ready to improve your confidence by improving your smile, give our El Reno office a call today. With our range of cosmetic and cosmetic-restorative services, our doctors can help you face the world with a newfound confidence in your smile and your oral health.
We look forward to hearing from you!