Bone Grafting in Lilburn, GA

MINT dentistry's team of dental professionals is dedicated to giving you sexy teeth. However, your teeth can only be sexy if they are also healthy. The strength of your jawbone is imperative to your teeth and gums. If your jawbone is weak from missing teeth or physical trauma, you may need bone grafting surgery to help strengthen your jawbone so it can hold removable dentures or dental implants. At MINT dentistry in Lilburn, GA, bone augmentation surgery is usually recommended to prepare your jaw for dentures or dental implants, which replace weakened or missing teeth. Schedule a consultation with our team at MINT dentistry in Lilburn, GA to learn more about jawbone augmentation. Our board-certified doctors are skilled in advanced procedures, like bone grafting surgery, to help you keep your sexy teeth.

Bone loss in the jaw is caused by an oral condition, like gum disease, or from physical trauma to your face. If a tooth is missing for a length of time without replacement, your jawbone may also weaken from atrophy. Bone grafting strengthens and prepares the jaw for dentures or a dental implant, but it's important to understand that the process will take time. Some procedures often take several months to complete, but you'll have a stronger jaw that supports your dental implants or dentures for better oral health. To determine if you need bone grafting, your dentist will take digital x-rays and perform a comprehensive physical exam during your consultation at MINT dentistry in Lilburn, GA.

To begin your procedure, we will ensure your total comfort by helping you settle into our relaxing treatment chair and then administering the preferred sedation method. After the graft is ready for placement, your MINT dentist will make incisions in your gums so they can attach the graft to your jawbone. Proteins and collagens are added to the graft, which helps it integrate with the natural bone. After placing the graft(s), we will close the incisions in your gums and thoroughly rinse them. The grafted material will have time to heal and integrate with your jaw.

As your mouth heals over the next 6 – 9 months, the graft will bond with your jawbone. During this time, it's important to follow an optimal oral care routine at home with brushing and flossing. Plus, you should use any products recommended by your dentist, like prescribed mouthwash or antibiotics. We will schedule your follow-up appointments at MINT dentistry so we can monitor your progress and determine when you can receive dentures or dental implants. To protect your oral health for years to come, our dental practitioners recommend attending biannual dental examinations and cleanings at our Lilburn, GA facility.

We will reach out to your dental insurance company to confirm your coverage and determine any out-of-pocket costs before scheduling your appointment. If it's deemed medically necessary, some of your bone grafting treatment fees may be covered under your plan. During your consultation and exam, we can give you cost estimates and discuss ways to make your care easier to afford. The MINT dentistry team is dedicated to helping our patients get the services needed for a healthy smile. If you do not have insurance and cannot afford your bone grafting procedure, please ask a member of our team about the MINT Discount Plan.

Your best smile is only possible if you also have a healthy mouth. Help strengthen your jaw so it can support dentures or dental implants with bone grafting surgery at MINT dentistry in Lilburn, GA. At your consultation with your team of board-certified dental professionals, you can get more information about the many bone grafting options and receive a personalized treatment plan designed to help improve your oral health with a stronger jawbone. Please contact MINT dentistry today to schedule your bone grafting consultation.