Dental Implants in Mansfield, Ontario, Lexington, Bellville, Shelby, & Surrounding Communities
To maximize our patients' comfort, Mark A. Massa, DDS, Inc. performs dental implant procedures in our very own office in Mansfield, OH.
What are dental implants?
Dental implants are a cost-effective and permanent way to restore the look and health of your smile. They are a fairly modern advancement in dentistry, allowing a missing tooth to be replaced with a similar artificial tooth. The implant is a small titanium rod that replaces the root of the original tooth, acting as a sturdy anchor point for restorations such as a crown or implant-retained dentures.
What are the benefits of dental implants?
Ordinarily, in the case of missing teeth, bone loss will result in the surrounding area. However, the titanium posts of dental implants bond well with the jaw bone and help stimulate growth of the surrounding bone structure, minimizing the loss of bone.
A dental implant in place of a missing tooth can prevent the surrounding teeth from shifting, resulting in bite issues or other problems.
Dental implants can be used alone or in combination with other restorations such as dentures and partials, allowing for much better bite strength than would be had without them.
Our state of the art technology allows our implants to effectively:
- Replace missing or damaged teeth
- Ensure the dentures remain secure
- Prevent teeth from shifting
- Maintain the health and structure of surrounding teeth
- Protect and ensure the health of gum tissue
Who are dental implants for?
Dental implants can be used for those who are missing only a single tooth or used in combination with other restorations to give back the smiles of those who are missing many or all of their teeth. We recommend dental implants to our patients who need teeth replaced. Unlike the traditional bridges, dental implants are a permanent solution for a healthy smile.
Tooth Whitening
Who is teeth whitening for?
When it comes to the appearance of their teeth, probably the most common concern patients have is how white they are. Teeth can become discolored for many reasons, be it staining from diet or smoking, discoloration from medication, or just from wear and tear on the enamel, allowing more of the yellow color of the inner layers of the tooth to show through.
Tooth whitening is a non-invasive dental procedure in which a bleaching agent is used to alter the color of your tooth enamel, enhancing the look of your smile by making it a lighter shade.
It is important to note that tooth whitening will only work with natural tooth enamel, so any crowns, onlays, or composite fillings will need to be considered (and possibly replaced) when deciding on whitening your teeth.
Additionally, teeth whitening is not permanent, as beverages like coffee, tea, or wine will continue to stain your teeth, making periodic touch-ups necessary to maintain the same level of whiteness.
How does tooth whitening work?
At our office, we offer custom take-home whitening trays. The process will require two visits with us to complete.
During your first visit, Dr. Massa will examine your teeth for any issues and verify that teeth whitening will work for you. An impression will be taken of your teeth, from which your whitening trays will be created. These trays will be made to perfectly fit your teeth, and your teeth alone.
Once the trays are ready, we will ask you to come back in for your second appointment, where the trays will be checked to ensure they have the proper fit. You will be supplied with a special whitening agent which you will use with the trays, wearing them once a day for up to 1 hour, based on how much whitening you need.
Be aware that the whitening solution may cause your teeth to be more sensitive during the time you are using it, but this should go away once you've completed the process.
We will also provide you with the necessary care instructions for your trays, and we encourage you to continue regular visits with our office to help maintain your beautiful, whiter smile.
Call us today!
For questions on implants, or to schedule an appointment, please call 419-756-1452 today!
