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Dental Implants in Carmel, IN
Anchors for replacement teeth that are secure, durable, and cared for much like your own.
When you lose a tooth, you lose its root as well as its crown, and a lasting replacement has to account for both. That is what a dental implant does. Implants are anchors that permanently support replacement teeth. They are secure, they are durable, and you clean and care for them much like your natural teeth. No adhesives, no soaking cup, no worrying at dinner.
How the procedure unfolds
The sequence is steady and unhurried, which is exactly how patients want it.
First, a titanium root is fitted into the jaw where the lost tooth’s root used to be. The bone then does the important work on its own schedule: over six weeks to six months, it heals around the implant and locks it in place. Once that foundation is solid, a support post and your replacement tooth are anchored onto the implant, and the gap in your smile is gone.
Between those visits, life goes on normally. Most patients tell us afterward that the waiting was the hardest part, and the chair time the easiest.
Why patients choose Smile Arts Dental for implants
Dr. Balaban has practiced for more than fifteen years and holds membership in the Perio Institute of Implantology. Just as relevant for many patients: this is a practice founded on Fear-Less Dentistry. If a surgical-sounding procedure is exactly the kind of thing that has kept you from fixing a missing tooth, say so. Comfort planning, including sedation options, is part of the consultation, not an afterthought.
An implant consultation is also an honest screening. Not every gap needs an implant, and not every jaw is ready for one on day one. You will get a straight answer about your situation and the alternatives, including bridges and dentures, before anything is scheduled.
Ask about our current implant special when you call. Smile Arts Dental places and restores implants for patients from Carmel, Westfield, Zionsville, and the north side of Indianapolis. Call (317) 575-1995 or request an appointment online.
Common questions
Does getting a dental implant hurt? +
The placement visit is done under thorough local numbing, and most patients compare it to having a filling placed. Soreness afterward is usually mild and short-lived. If dental anxiety is part of your picture, comfort options including sedation can be planned into the visit from the start.
How long does the implant process take? +
The visits themselves are short. The calendar time comes from healing: after the titanium root is fitted into the jaw, the bone needs six weeks to six months to lock it in place before the support post and replacement tooth are anchored on top. Your timeline depends on your bone and the site, and you will know the expected schedule before anything begins.
How do I care for a dental implant? +
Much like a natural tooth: daily brushing and flossing, plus regular cleanings. The implant itself cannot decay, but the gums around it still need care to stay healthy. Looked after this way, implants routinely last decades.
Is an implant better than a bridge? +
It depends on the health of the neighboring teeth, the bone under the gap, your timeline, and your budget. An implant stands on its own without involving other teeth; a bridge can be faster and works well when neighboring teeth already need crowns. The consultation covers both honestly so you can decide with the full picture.
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