Bone Grafting College Park, GA

MINT dentistry in College Park, GA is dedicated to helping our patients get sexy teeth. However, your teeth can only be sexy if they are also healthy. Having a strong jawbone is imperative to your teeth and oral function. When your jaw has been weakened from gum disease or missing teeth, you may need a bone graft to recreate the structure needed to support dental implants or removable dentures. Surgical bone grafting replaces lost bone and prepares the mouth for dentures or implant placement surgery to replace missing or damaged teeth. Book a consultation with our experienced team at MINT dentistry in College Park, GA to learn more about jawbone augmentation. MINT dentistry's board-certified doctors are experienced in bone grafting surgery and can help you get a healthy and attractive smile.

Bone loss in the jaw may result from certain oral conditions, like gum disease or physical trauma. This atrophy can also weaken the jawbone if a tooth is missing for a length of time without being replaced by a dental implant. A bone graft can give your jaw the necessary strength to prepare you for dentures or a dental implant, but it may require some time to fully integrate with existing bone. At the end of the process, however, you will have a stronger jaw that can support your tooth replacement and offer you better oral health. To help us decide whether you are an ideal candidate for bone grafting surgery, your dentist will take digital x-rays and perform a comprehensive physical exam during your consultative appointment at MINT dentistry in College Park, GA.

Before getting started with your grafting procedure, our providers will ensure your total comfort by helping you settle in one of our plush treatment chairs. We will then administer the sedation method discussed during your consultation and numb the treatment area with a local anesthetic. After your graft is prepared for placement, our MINT dental team will make incisions in your gums so the grafting material can be attached to your jawbone. Tissue regenerative factors may be added to the graft to speed its integration. Once the process is complete, the incisions in your gums will be closed with sutures and the area will be rinsed. Your bone graft will be allowed to heal and bond with your jaw over the next few months.

It may take up to nine months for your graft to fully integrate with the existing bone in your jaw. Throughout this timeframe, it is important to follow an optimal home care routine with daily flossing and brushing and any products recommended by your dentist (like a prescribed mouthwash). We will schedule your follow-up visits at MINT dentistry so we can monitor your healing and determine when you are able to receive dentures or a dental implant(s). To keep your mouth healthy after grafting, our dental providers suggest scheduling professional cleanings at least twice a year at our College Park, GA office.

A member of our staff will reach out to your dental insurance carrier to review your coverage for bone grafting and calculate any out-of-pocket costs. If it is deemed medically necessary, a portion of the bone grafting surgery fee may be covered under your plan. During your consultation and exam, we will give you cost estimates and discuss ways to make your care easier to afford. We are dedicated to helping our patients get the treatment needed for a healthy smile. If you do not have dental insurance and need help affording your bone graft surgery, please ask a member of our team for information on low-interest financing options.

Getting the dazzling smile you have always wanted is only possible if you have optimal oral health. Bone grafting surgery at MINT dentistry in College Park, GA can strengthen your jawbone to provide a solid support for dentures or dental implants. During your consultation, our board-certified dental professionals can explain your bone grafting options and create a unique treatment plan designed to help boost your oral health. Call MINT dentistry today to arrange for a consultation about bone grafting.