Dental Implants
Missing teeth can do more than leave visible gaps in your smile. They can also cause jawbone shrinkage, speech problems, and chewing issues.
Our Oviedo, FL, dentists, Drs. David Ross and Karen Schmitt, can replace missing natural teeth with dental implants and restorations.
Do you want to complete your smile and improve oral functions? Learn how dental implants from Alafaya Family Dentistry in Oviedo can help.
What Are Dental Implants?
Implants are artificial tooth roots that are constructed of either ultra-strong titanium or zirconia. They are placed into your jaw where a tooth or teeth are missing. This virtually painless surgical procedure can be performed by Dr. Ross at our state-of-the-art Oviedo, FL, practice.
Eventually, customized restorations such as crowns, dentures, or bridges will be firmly attached to the implants, completing your smile and restoring important oral functions that can affect your health and quality of life.
Our Dentists Can Transform Your Smile with Implants
Many Greater Orlando area patients come to our Oviedo, FL, practice with one or more natural teeth that are missing due to tooth extractions, disease, trauma, or poor oral hygiene. Our husband-and-wife dental team regularly recommends dental implants, along with customized dentures, bridges, or crowns, to complete our patients' smiles. Implants are considered by dental professionals to be the most comprehensive and permanent restorative dentistry treatment available. These stunning before and after photos show the transformative cosmetic benefits of dental implants.
We're Oviedo's Place to Go For Excellent Dental Care
Joe Ponder
2022
Great place. Staff is friendly and polite. Debbie always does a great job. I highly recommend this place. Try it and you will see.
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2021
Dr. Ross is so nice, I almost want to get cavities again so that I have to go in more I often. All the staff are great
View on GoogleStay With a Trusted Team Throughout Your Treatment
As you get to know our team, you'll learn that we care deeply about your wellbeing. We never want to judge — and in fact, we see it as a privilege to assist you on your journey.
We will do all we can to keep you comfortable and calm, from easy-to-understand explanations to calming sedation. This partnership also lasts throughout your treatment, as we keep you fully informed about all aspects of your care.
Our dentists pursue continuing education for many reasons, including passing that knowledge on to you. That way, you feel completely at-ease about the process.
If you're ready to explore your candidacy, contact our friendly Oviedo, FL, office or call:
(407) 365-6200
Begin Your Journey
Missing Teeth Are a Common Problem
With a Common Solution
There are more than 335,930,000 people in America. Of that number, about 120 million are missing one tooth or more.* That means about 35.7% of our country's population has experienced the same problem you're dealing with now. And, like them, you can find a lasting solution with titanium dental implants.
The Many Benefits of Dental Implants
Our titanium and zirconia implants can improve your life and health once Dr. Ross surgically places them into your jawbone. Whether you are replacing one tooth or a full arch of teeth, implants are a worthy investment in your oral and overall wellbeing.
Restore Your Appearance
When teeth are missing, your face can look sunken and aged. Restorations attached to implants fill out your cheeks, which can make you look younger and healthier.
Increased Self-Esteem
Many people with missing teeth feel awkward about smiling or talking in public. After implants and restorations complete your smile, your self-confidence during personal or professional interactions can be greatly improved.
Better Oral Health
Jawbone tissue can shrink and weaken where teeth are missing. And teeth on either side of a gap can literally shift out of place. Implants encourage strong jawbone tissue growth, and once restorations are attached, keep adjacent natural teeth from moving out of place.
Better Oral Functions
Oral functions like speaking clearly and chewing properly depend on having a complete set of healthy teeth. Implants with restorations can improve these functions.
Helps You Eat Better
Missing teeth can make eating nuts, raw veggies, and crunchy fruits difficult and even painful. Restorations attached to implants can give you the security to enjoy a healthier variety of foods.
Long-Lasting Investment
With proper oral hygiene, your implants can last a lifetime, while your high-quality restorations can last well over a decade. This can save you money over the long run.
Discreet, Stable, and Natural-Looking Implant-Supported Dentures Blow Traditional Dentures Away
Many patients have worried about getting dentures because of the issues they've heard about traditional dentures. Implant-supported dentures, however, are completely different. Secured to your implant and abutment, they easily stay in place. They give you a new, healthy smile — and no one will ever know that you have dentures.
A Healthy Smile Can Equal a Healthy Life Contact Alafaya Family Dentistry About Dental Implants
Dental implant treatment may cost more than other tooth replacing options, but your smile and quality of life are definitely worth the investment. Drs. Ross and Schmitt will work with you to develop a customized implant plan that can improve your oral and overall health as well as the function and appearance of your smile, without taking a big bite out of your bank account.
And since Drs. Ross and Schmitt can expertly perform all aspects of your dental implant treatment themselves, you do not need to spend precious time and money at the practice of an outside specialist.
Our skilled, compassionate dentists and our entire dental team want to help you overcome years of neglecting your smile, restore your self-esteem, and provide you with permanent solutions for your dental needs. Remember, just one missing tooth can negatively affect your smile's form and function. So contact our Oviedo, FL, practice for a free dental implant consultation either online or by phone today.
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Deborah Metzler
2022
I don't like going to the dentist but I know it's necessary to do. Having found Alafaya Family Dentistry a few years ago has made taking care of my dental healthcare quite a bit easier. Thank you!
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2022
I love Alafaya Dentistry, Dr. Ross is great. Had dental implants done,. Does great work. I would recommend Dr. Ross,
View on GoogleOptions for Tooth Replacement
Implant-supported dental crowns are a great option for a single missing tooth. The dental implant is placed into the tooth gap, where it can support a durable tooth-colored dental crown.
Implant-supported dental bridges are a good option for people who are missing a few teeth in a row. Two implants are used to anchor the custom dental prosthesis in place.
Implant-supported dentures are a good option for those missing most or all of their teeth. Multiple dental implants are used to support the full or partial denture, enabling total arch replacement.
A Look at The Dental Implant Procedure
This is a basic representation of how a dental implant and the restoration connector, called an abutment, are placed into your jawbone by our highly trained dentist, Dr. Ross. Local anesthetic, and if requested, calming sedation such as nitrous oxide, will keep you comfortable and relaxed during the procedure. Dr. Schmitt can begin work on crafting your high-quality, natural-looking restoration after surgery is completed.
Candidates for Dental Implants
Sufficient Jawbone Density
A healthy jawbone is essential to support dental implants. If you've experienced bone atrophy due to tooth loss, you will need to get bone grafts to build up your bone structure.Healthy Gums
Periodontal disease and gum recession can both affect the results of the dental implant process. It's important that patients have healthy and sufficient gum tissue going into treatment.Good Overall Health
Dental implant patients should be in good enough health to undergo oral surgery without putting their well-being at risk. We can discuss any wellness issues during your consultation.
Bone Grafting and
Sinus Lift Surgery
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If you have experienced bone loss due to missing teeth, you may need bone graft surgery before getting dental implants. Sinus lift surgery can also be performed for patients receiving dental implants where their upper molars used to be. Note that bone grafting will add a few additional months to the implant treatment timeline.
"Like most people I dread having dental work. I've had a wonderful experience at Alafaya Family Dentistry. During the past year I've had extensive work done of a tooth implant and replacing old, deteriorating mercury fillings with new fillings or capping several teeth that required that. Dr. Ross is quite the perfectionist--in the best way! No pain during the procedure or afterward. I'm quite pleased with the results and so glad my son and his family found Alafaya Family Dentistry and referred me to them too." Phyllis Hall, 5-Star Review
Find Out If Dental Implants Are Right for You Contact Our Orlando-Area Practice Today
Titanium or zirconia implants may be just what you need to restore the appearance and health of your smile. If you are missing teeth and live in the greater Orlando area, Drs. David Ross and Karen Schmitt can help. For more information about dental implants and if they are right for you, contact Alafaya Family Dentistry online. You can also reach our dentists in Oviedo, FL, by phone:
(407) 365-6200
Dental Implant Surgery Steps
Once numbing anesthetic, and if needed, comforting sedation, have been administered, the procedure can begin:
If you're receiving an implant-supported crown, the restoration can be designed, crafted, and placed in about an hour with our in-house CEREC® milling machine.
What About the Cost Of Dental Implants?
Dental implant treatment does require a significant but important financial investment in your oral health and quality of life. It is important to know that dental insurance rarely covers the actual surgery, though it usually covers some of your restoration fees. Our staff will work to get you the maximum coverage possible.
The final cost will be determined by the number of implants and restorations you need, fees for digital X-rays and 3D jawbone scans, and if extractions, gum disease treatment, or a bone graft are needed to prepare your mouth for implants. Also, some implants do not include the cost of the abutment.
Our dentists want to make your dental implant treatment as affordable as possible. Therefore, we happily offer financing through CareCredit® and Lending Club®. These trusted lenders break down out-of-pocket costs into low-interest monthly payments that are based on your individual budget.
Glowing Testimonials From Our Oviedo, FL, Patients
Julieann Smith
2021
WHAT A WONDERFUL PRACTICE!!! SO PROFESSIONAL.
THE FRONT DESK IS VERY ATTENTIVE AND MADE ME FEEL ABSOLUTELY COMFORTABLE. I LOVE DR.ROSS SO FUNNY AND DR.SCHMITT WAS SOOOOOO THOROUGH.
OVERALL, MY EXPERIENCE WAS GREAT.
I HAVE NO COMPLAINTS AND I WILL BE BACK TO FINISH UP ALL MY TREATMENT!!
Willie McBride
2021
Over the past few months I have become a "regular" at Alafaya Family Dentistry because I chose to have some restoration work with Dr. Schmitt. Dr. Schmitt developed a care plan and we discussed what options were available that I could fit within my budget and get the results I was looking for. Every single person at this practice treats me with kindness and compassion. The office is clean, the equipment and technology is current, and they are punctual. I would absolutely recommend Alafaya Family Dentistry for general and cosmetic dental work.
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