If your smile is missing one or more teeth, dental implants can change your life. You know the frustration and difficulty that missing teeth cause with eating, speaking, and smiling in public. Dr. Kitchen and Dr. Harris will help you reclaim a strong, natural-looking smile and your self-esteem with modern dental implants.
Patients with good oral health and sufficient bone tissue can opt for implants instead of dentures, partials, or bridgework. The procedure involves a minor dental surgery in which one or more small titanium posts are implanted into the jawbone. After the body naturally integrates with the posts, they become an anchor much like a strong, natural tooth root. On the post(s), we can place a crown, bridge, partial, or full denture.
Because dental implants mimic natural tooth structure, no adhesives or clasps are necessary to secure the prosthetic. In fact, no special care is required at all. Simply visit Dr. Kitchen or Dr. Harris for regular, six-month checkups and cleanings, and maintain a good oral healthcare routine at home, brushing and flossing daily. You'll find a new outlook on life with your solid smile intact! And you can eat the chewy and crunchy foods you love with complete confidence.
Call Dr. Kim Kitchen and Dr. Clifton Harris today if you live in the Washington DC or Alexandria, VA area and would like to improve your quality of life with modern dental implants. Our state-of-the-art office in Old Town Alexandria is convenient, and our team can't wait to make you smile.