Dental Implants in Concord, NH

At White Park Dental, we’ve embraced improvements in dental technology that enhance the lives of our patients. We prefer to practice tried-and-true techniques that can transform patients’ lives.

Dental implants in Concord, NH are an innovative, long-term solution to replace missing teeth. Until recently, our options were limited to dental bridges and full and partial dentures. But by staying current with advancements in dentistry, Dr. Kristen Harvey can now offer his patients the benefits of tooth replacement with dental implants.

Schedule an Appointment to Learn More

There’s a lot to know about dental implants, including the long-term benefits and the procedure itself. Dr. Harvey would be happy to meet with you to explain how dental implants work and how they can improve your quality of life.

Please call us at (603) 225-4143 to schedule an appointment to get started.

Replace Missing Teeth with Dental Implants

Couple taking a photo and smiling at a restaurant l Dental implants White Park DentalDental implants are a state-of-the-art technique that allows us to replace missing teeth with new teeth that look and feel so much like the real thing that most people (including you!) will never know the difference.

Dr. Kristen Harvey has been trained to place dental implants and restore them.  She also works with the top oral surgeons in our area for advanced cases, to restore missing teeth utilizing titanium implants. As you heal, the implant post actually becomes a part of your jaw bone through a process we call osseointegration. Once healing is complete, we can restore the implant using dental crowns, a bridge, and even some types of dentures. The implant is stable and secure, and the restorations are lifelike and custom-made to blend in with the rest of your teeth.

If you have missing teeth and are looking for a tooth replacement that looks realistic and restores your ability to chew and smile confidently again, call the team at White Park Dental. We'll schedule an appointment for you with Dr. Harvey to explain the benefits of implant dentistry in Concord, NH.

How a Dental Implant Works

A dental implant is an innovative tooth replacement that was created to replace an entire tooth—from the root in your jaw to the crown you see when you smile. But you may not know that a dental implant is composed of three pieces: the implant post, the abutment, and the restoration. Let’s take a look at how each part works:

The Implant Post

The implant post is a tiny titanium screw that Dr. Harvey or an oral surgeon places in your jaw. Since titanium is a biocompatible material, surrounding bone and tissue fuses to the threads in the screw. This process is called osseointegration, and it takes several months to complete. Once the implant post has fully integrated, it functions in the same way the natural tooth root did.

The Implant Abutment

The abutment is not a well-known part of a dental implant, but it plays an essential role. Once the implant post heals, our dentist attaches a small connector piece that we call the abutment. This piece allows us to attach a dental restoration—crown, bridge, or denture—to the implant.

The Implant Restoration

The final step is to restore function and appearance to the implant by adding a dental restoration. If Dr. Harvey is replacing a single missing tooth, he would recommend a dental crown; for two or more missing teeth, he would suggest a dental bridge or full or partial denture. Don’t worry about which one’s right for you—Dr. Harvey will explain all the options available to you and answer your questions.

Would you like to speak to a dental implants dentist in Concord, NH to learn what's possible for your smile? Please call White Park Dental so we can schedule an appointment to get you started.

The Dental Implant Advantage

Close up of dental implant l White Park Dental in Concord NHDental implants look great and feel great, but they also have an added advantage that you can’t find in other tooth replacement technologies. Implants restore the mutual relationship that exists between the roots of your teeth and the bone in your jaw.

Your roots and jaw bone work together as a team. The bone holds the root in place, and the root stimulates the jaw bone to continually maintain its integrity.

When you lose a tooth, this process comes to a halt, causing the bone to resorb and atrophy. In time, the results of this process can lead to the weakening of the bone, changes in the shape of your face, and further tooth loss. Losing more teeth causes bone loss to spread and leads to the “sunken” look that is often present in people who are missing several teeth.

When a dental implant is placed, the relationship is restored, and the bone is once again stimulated to maintain itself.

Secure Your Dentures with Dental Implants

Do you wear removable dentures? Are they comfortable and stable, or do they move and shift unexpectedly? The constant movement causes soreness and irritation, and dentures that won’t stay put also make it a challenge to perform simple, everyday actions like chewing and speaking. This is especially true of lower dentures that don’t cover as much surface area as upper dentures with a plate do.

The solution is to use dental implants to stabilize your dentures and hold them securely in place. If you’re getting full dentures, the first step is to have the oral surgeon place several dental implants along your jaw. While your implants heal, you’ll work with Dr. Harvey, who will customize dentures that enhance your features and fill out the contours of your face.

We will design your dentures with customized attachments that snap onto the dental implants seated in your jaw. The result is a set of dentures that look, feel, and function as close to natural teeth as possible.

Tips for Extending the Lifespan of Your Implant

Your dental implant has the potential to last a lifetime. The dental restoration itself will never get a cavity, so you must focus on maintaining healthy gums. If you don’t keep the area around your dental implant clean, you can develop gum disease. As gum disease progresses, it can be quite destructive because it attacks the jaw bone that holds your implant in place.

Gum disease is the biggest threat to the longevity of your dental implant, so be diligent with your oral hygiene by brushing at least twice a day and flossing once. Cleaning around a dental implant is a little different than cleaning around a tooth, so ask your dental hygienist to show you how to do it correctly.

Be sure to visit your Concord, NH dentist twice a year or as recommended for dental exams and teeth cleanings. Dr. Harvey and our dental hygienist will look for signs of gum disease and also check the condition of your dental implant.

Can you imagine having a replacement tooth that will give you a lifetime of service? Today, it’s possible thanks to innovative dental implants in Concord, NH. Call White Park Dental today to schedule an appointment with Dr. Harvey to get started.

Are Dental Implants Right for You?

Close up model of dental bridge l Implant Restoration Concord NHChoosing dental implants is an investment in your future dental health. Other options cost less, but they can’t prevent bone loss in the way implants can, and they are not secure and permanent in the way implants are.

We are happy to perform an examination and see if you are a suitable candidate for implants. The main reason why implants might not be the right choice for some people is that they have already lost a significant amount of bone. If there isn’t sufficient bone present, the implant cannot be placed securely.

If this is true for you, we can discuss surgical procedures, like bone grafting, that can restore your bone and make implants an option in the future. We can refer to you a trusted oral surgeon who can perform these procedures for you.