Restore Your Natural-Looking Smile With Dental Implants!
Our skilled dentists and team provide dental implants to replace missing teeth and restore long-term oral function. Implants are made from biocompatible materials and placed into the jawbone, where they integrate to support stable, natural-looking replacement teeth. This advanced solution helps improve chewing, speech, jaw health, and overall quality of life. We invite you to call Goose Creek Family Dentistry to learn more about dental implants in Goose Creek, South Carolina, and schedule your consultation with Dr. Gilreath and associates.
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What Are Dental Implants?
Dental implants are a modern solution for replacing missing teeth. During treatment, a small titanium post is surgically placed into the jawbone, where it integrates over time to create a strong foundation for a replacement tooth. This integration helps preserve jawbone health and prevents the bone loss that often occurs after tooth loss.
Because dental implants closely mimic the structure and function of natural teeth, they provide stable, long-lasting support for crowns, bridges, or dentures while maintaining a natural appearance.
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What Are the Benefits of Dental Implants?
Every tooth has two parts: the crown and the root. The crown is the visible part of the tooth while the root remains unseen anchoring the tooth in your jawbone. The root does more than provide support for the crown. If the root is missing, this may lead to shrinkage of the jawbone. Dental implants can prevent this shrinkage from happening, maintaining your natural facial volume.
Because implants function independently, they help protect surrounding teeth while providing reliable, long-term performance with proper care.
What Is the Dental Implant Process?
Your journey begins with a detailed consultation and exam with our dentists to evaluate your oral health, bone structure, and treatment goals, and determine whether dental implants are the right option for you.
If implants are recommended, we use digital imaging and advanced planning tools to evaluate bone health and plan precise implant placement. Sedation and comfort options are also discussed to ensure a smooth experience.
The implant post is surgically placed into the jawbone at the site of the missing tooth, where it integrates to form a stable foundation. Once healing is complete, a custom restoration such as a crown, bridge, or denture is placed to restore function and appearance. Our dentists will help determine the best restoration for your needs.
The implant process typically takes several months, depending on healing time and individual treatment needs.
Who Is a Candidate for Dental Implants?
Patients with good oral health and sufficient bone support are often good candidates for dental implants. Implants may be used to replace a single tooth, multiple teeth, or support dentures. Even patients who have been missing teeth for years may qualify, with additional planning or bone grafting if needed. Our team will evaluate your individual needs and discuss all available options.
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Your implant screening will include a thorough examination and discussion of your candidacy.
Contact our office today to schedule a consultation with our dentists and learn whether dental implants may be a stable, long-term solution for replacing missing teeth and restoring your smile.
Schedule Your AppointmentWHAT TO EXPECT ON YOUR FIRST VISIT
Your first visit with our dentists in Goose Creek is an opportunity for our team to listen, learn and design a plan that fits your goals. Our team will review your medical history, complete a thorough exam and take any necessary digital images. You will have time to ask questions and explore options. Before you leave, you will understand your current oral health and recommended next steps. Our front desk team will also explain scheduling and financial preferences.
Our Doctors' Professional Affiliations:
Our dentists in Goose Creek, South Carolina, maintain memberships in the American Dental Association® and the South Carolina Dental Association. They also pursue continuing education and community service through local charitable organizations to ensure that patients receive knowledgeable, ethical and up to date care. This commitment supports safer, higher quality care daily.
Still Have Questions?
If you still have questions about your oral health, our team is ready to help. You can call us or submit an online request at any time. Our dentists in Goose Creek, South Carolina, will review your concerns and recommend personalized options that match your needs and comfort level at every step.
How do you handle insurance and payment options?
We understand that cost is an important part of your decision. Our team will review your insurance benefits, explain estimated fees in advance and discuss payment arrangements before treatment begins. We believe that clear information helps you plan with confidence and focus on the long term health of your smile.
What technology do you use during diagnosis and treatment?
Our office uses digital X rays, intraoral cameras and modern sterilization systems to support accurate diagnoses and safe treatment. These tools allow our Goose Creek dentists to see details that may not be visible during a visual exam alone, so recommendations are based on a complete and precise understanding of your mouth.
What should I do if I have a dental emergency?
Dental emergencies can be stressful, so our team reserves time each day to see urgent needs whenever possible. If you experience sudden pain, swelling or a broken tooth, call our office so we can give you guidance, relieve discomfort and schedule a prompt visit with our team that same day.
Which communities do you serve in the Lowcountry?
Our practice proudly serves individuals and families from Goose Creek, Ladson, Summerville and North Charleston. Many patients work nearby or travel along Goose Creek Boulevard and appreciate convenient morning and afternoon appointment times. We strive to make every visit efficient, friendly and respectful of your schedule and responsibilities each day.