Dental Implants in Arlington, WA
If tooth loss has left unattractive gaps in your smile, you are fortunate to have several replacement options available to you. Dental implants, in particular, have become very popular and with good reason; an implant replaces an entire missing tooth and is the solution that most closely replicates the form, function, and appearance of a real tooth.
Dr. Andrew Kim, DDS is pleased to offer complete implant services, from placement to restoration, at our Arlington, WA dental office. Assisted by a wealth of leading-edge technology, Dr. Kim uses dental implants to replace one tooth, several teeth, or an entire upper or lower arch of missing teeth with dental implants.
What Are Some Dental Implant Benefits?
Dental implants differ from tooth replacement options like bridges and dentures in one critical way; they replace an entire missing tooth—from the root in your jaw to the tooth crown that shows when you smile.
This is an important difference because when the root portion of a tooth is present, it stimulates regeneration of the jawbone. When a tooth root is lost, this process stops and the bone starts to shrink or resorb.
The loss of support for your facial features gives your face a sunken and aged appearance, and as bone continues to break down, can lead to additional tooth loss.
A dental implant not only restores your confidence by completing your smile with a realistic tooth replacement, but it’s also good for your oral health!
What’s the Process for Getting a Dental Implant
Dr. Kim uses his knowledge and expertise along with modern dental technology to assist him with implant placement. Using 3-D cone beam imaging, he not only determines if you’re a good implant candidate but also meticulously plans the placement of the post in your jaw.
Dental implants have a remarkable 95 percent success rate, and proper placement is the key. By planning the precise placement of your implant beforehand, Dr. Kim can ensure the best possible long-term results.
Placing Your Dental Implant
Placing a dental implant takes about an hour here at our comfortable Arlington, WA dental office. It’s a straightforward procedure that’s more comfortable than you might think, but we do offer sedation dentistry if you’d like a more relaxing experience.
After Dr. Kim places the implant, we need to wait for several months while it heals and bonds securely with the bone and tissue in your jaw. Once it does, the next step is to place a connector piece called an abutment that attaches the dental restoration to the implant.
Restoring Function and Appearance
The tooth restoration we choose depends on how many teeth you need to replace. For single tooth replacement, we would customize a beautiful porcelain dental crown; for multiple teeth, Dr. Kim would recommend a bridge, partial denture, or full implant denture.
The benefit of implant dentures is that they won’t shift and move around in your mouth. They stay securely in place so you can laugh, eat, and speak with confidence again.
Are You a Good Candidate for Dental Implants?
Missing teeth can have a dramatic negative effect on your quality of life, but replacing them with dental implants gives you back your smile, comfort, and confidence.
If you would like to see if you are a good candidate for dental implants, please call Sound Dental Solutions in Arlington, WA at (360) 548-3188 to schedule an appointment with Dr. Kim.
Frequently Asked Questions
At Sound Dental Solutions, we know the toll that tooth loss takes on your oral health, comfort, and self-esteem. Dr. Andrew Kim, DDS is pleased to offer numerous tooth replacement options to restore your healthy smile and give you back your confident smile.
Dental Implants
There are many reasons why dental implants have become so popular, and one is that patients appreciate that they are so similar to real teeth. A small titanium implant placed in your jaw fuses with bone and tissue around it to replace the missing root.
Placing a dental crown, bridge, or denture on top of the implant completes your smile and restores full chewing function.
Implant-Retained Dentures
When Dr. Kim pairs customized dentures with implants placed in your jaw, the result is a complete smile and a stable tooth replacement that won’t shift or move unexpectedly.
Removable Full & Partial Dentures
We customize your full or partial removable dentures to restore comfortable chewing function and enhance your smile. Removable dentures are held in place by natural suction and the help of denture adhesives.
Dental Bridges
A dental bridge is a solution that our dentist recommends when you are missing one or two consecutive teeth. Bridges are a time-tested tooth replacement and an excellent choice for those who don’t want to commit to dental implants.
Schedule a Consultation with Our Smokey Point Dentist!
Dr. Kim understands how crucial a complete smile is to your dental health, comfort, and emotional well-being. If you are interested in replacing missing teeth, please call our Arlington dental office at (360) 548-3188 to schedule a consultation with Dr. Kim to learn more about your options.
We are pleased to welcome patients from Arlington and the surrounding communities of Smokey Point, Marysville, Lake Stevens, Mount Vernon, and beyond.
Do missing teeth get in the way of everyday life? Maybe you are experiencing problems eating your favorite foods or don’t like the cosmetic appearance of missing teeth. Minor aspects of our daily lives usually taken for granted can prove more difficult than before without a fully intact smile.
What Types of Tooth Replacement Options Exist?
Thanks to many of the practices in modern dentistry, we provide our patients with several highly effective options to replace their missing teeth. We commonly recommend the following options to our patients in Arlington, Smokey Point, Marysville, Lake Stevens, Stanwood, Mount Vernon, and Sisco Heights.
Full and partial dentures: Dentures entirely replace the upper or lower teeth (or sometimes both sets). Dentures can restore smiles, lift sunken facial structures, and allow more efficient chewing.
Dental implants: Dental implants are a standard treatment for just one or a few missing teeth. Dental implants involve a titanium screw placement directly into the jawbone, which is the foundation for a custom dental crown placement to look and function like a natural tooth.
If you are interested in effective tooth replacement, we currently offer a dental implant special that may suit your needs!
Contact Us
At Sound Dental Solutions, we do our best to complete our patients’ smiles with long-lasting, functional, and satisfactory results. We warmly invite you to arrange a consultation with our professional staff and get your smile back on track!
Dentists and patients alike consider dental implants the gold standard in tooth replacement. A dental implant replaces the entire tooth, from root to crown, and studies show that dental implants have a sky-high success rate of 98.6 percent.
Ideal Candidates for Dental Implants in Arlington, WA
Ideal candidates for dental implants have healthy gums and enough jawbone density to ensure the implants succeed and have stability. Without strong gums and jawbone, the dental implant can loosen or lead to oral health concerns, like infection or inflammation.
Some patients may need bone grafting, gum tissue grafting, or other pretreatments to prepare the mouth for successful dental implant surgery and prolonged lifespan of the implants. If you have gum disease, your dentist can speak with you in more detail about your dental implant candidacy.
Dental Implants in Arlington, WA
Sound Dental Solutions provides dental implants to patients from Arlington, Smokey Point, Marysville, Lake Stevens, Stanwood, Mount Vernon, Sisco Heights, and all other surrounding areas. Our dental office is also pleased to offer an in-house membership for our services and dental implant specials.
Please get in touch with us today to learn more or schedule your dental implant consultation.
Drs. Andrew and Julie Kim look forward to helping you improve your smile!
Meet Our Doctor:
Dr. Andrew Kim DDS
Dr. Kim graduated from New York University College of Dentistry with a Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) degree. During the studies at NYU, Dr. Kim was honored with the Outstanding Achievement in Restorative Dentistry Award in his graduating class.
Following dental school, Dr. Kim obtained advanced training in implants, Invisalign, and cosmetic dentistry. He practiced in New Jersey for several years, where he met my wife Ellie. They then moved to the greater Seattle area, where they both have many friends and family. Dr. Kim has been practicing dentistry in Arlington ...
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Dental implants are titanium posts that are surgically placed into the jawbone beneath the gum line. As the jawbone heals, new bone grows around the titanium post, anchoring it securely in place.
Once the implant has fused with the jawbone, a small post called an abutment is attached to the implant. This post gives the new tooth a stable place to sit. The crown, which is the name for the new tooth, is then put on the abutment. Dental implants are strong and durable and look and feel like natural teeth.
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If you have missing teeth, dental implants are the best solution. And most dentists, including Dr. Kim Andrew in Arlington, WA, agree with this finding. Dental implants are lasting. They replace your tooth and its root, and they function most like natural teeth.
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3-D Cone Beam Computed Technology (CBCT)
Dentists use different types of digital x-rays depending on your needs and the treatment they’re planning. The 3-D scans made using cone beam imaging technology go beyond what we can see with routine x-rays.
Cone beam technology (CBT) shows Dr. Kim your entire dental anatomy, as well as anatomical structures, like sinuses and nerve pathways. This allows him to be extremely precise and accurate when planning procedures like dental implant placement that require a great degree of precision.