Single Tooth Implants & Bridges Colwood, BC

Currently, we avoid placing temporary crowns or bridges on newly implanted implants. This precaution helps reduce pressure on the implants, allowing them to properly fuse with your jawbone.

Many people, including those who were previously considered ineligible, may now be good candidates for dental implants. Contact us to schedule a consultation and learn how we can help restore your smile.

Care for them just like natural teeth:

• Brush and floss twice a day.
• Visit your dentist for regular cleanings as recommended.

Once in place, they closely mimic natural teeth and are often indistinguishable. The implant body, shaped like a screw, stays hidden beneath the gums and within the bone.

Yes, although it may feel slightly different from a natural tooth, it will function in much the same way.

Most patients can return to work within one to two days, although some cases may require a bit more recovery time.

Once your implant is in place, it becomes a permanent fixture and cannot be removed.

At this time, we do not offer general anesthesia for sleep during procedures. However, we provide oral conscious sedation as an alternative. This medication helps you relax throughout the procedure and may cause you to have little to no memory of it afterward. We will prescribe the medication, which you can pick up from your preferred pharmacy. Please make arrangements for a designated driver, as it is unsafe to drive or operate machinery after taking the sedation.

It’s normal to experience slight bleeding for up to 24 hours after your implant placement. If you notice heavy or prolonged bleeding, please contact the clinic for assistance.

A common home remedy to help promote clotting and stop bleeding is using tea bags. Moisten a regular tea bag, remove any excess water, and gently place it on the extraction site(s). The tannic acid in the tea leaves helps with clotting. If necessary, use additional tea bags, replacing them as they become saturated, and repeat as needed.

While experiences can vary, some discomfort and swelling after the procedure are common. However, many patients report only minimal discomfort. Pain medication will be prescribed to help manage any discomfort you may experience.

We do not offer zirconia implants at this time due to their relative novelty and uncertain long-term success. Our focus is on delivering the best and most reliable results for our patients, which is why we have chosen not to provide this type of implant.

Although titanium dental implants have a success rate of over 95%, there is still a possibility of failure. Some factors that can contribute to implant failure include:

• Inability to properly integrate with the bone
• Smoking
• Diabetes

If an implant fails within the first year, your dentist will replace it at no additional cost to you.