How can we help you?
At Ballina Coast Dental, we encourage our patients to ask questions. We want you to be informed so you can make the best decisions for your oral health care and wellness.
We welcome your call if you have a question or would like further details about our Ballina dental care services. Meanwhile, we invite you to take a look at the questions our patients frequently ask us.
Dental Implants
Many people aren't born with their dream smiles. However, Ballina Coast Dental offers various treatments to help patients improve their smiles and reach their oral health and aesthetic aims. Whether you have a broken, missing or discoloured tooth, our skilled and experienced dentists are here to help.
Each of our treatments is specifically designed with the patient in mind. Our dentists customise treatments to ensure the patient's smile looks, feels and functions as naturally as possible––while meeting their preferences and complementing their appearance.
Some of the cosmetic and restorative treatments we offer include:
- Professional teeth whitening – To remove dental stains and brighten teeth
- Tooth-coloured fillings – To repair decay and maintain the natural shade of your teeth
- Invisalign clear aligners – To straighten teeth and correct imbalance bites without detracting from your smile
- Aesthetic bonding – To repair chips, cracks and fractures while maintaining your tooth's natural colour
- Veneers – To cover and correct chips, cracks, fractures, discolouration, gaps and discrepancies in size or shape
- Crowns – To conceal and protect discoloured, damaged, misshapen or decayed teeth
- Bridgework – To replace a missing tooth
- Dental implants – To permanently replace tooth roots and provide more structural stability for your teeth
At Ballina Coast Dental, we can help you discover your best smile with one or more of our cosmetic or restorative treatments. The possibilities are endless!
Would You Like to Improve Your Smile?
If you are unhappy with the appearance of your smile, we invite you to contact our dental clinic in Ballina today. We are happy to speak with you about your options and design a treatment plan to help you reach your smile goals.
Dental implant placement involves replacing a tooth root with a biocompatible screwlike post. A dental implant can replace damaged or missing teeth with artificial teeth that function and look just like natural ones. Many patients and dentists prefer dental implants because they are a permanent and welcome alternative to dentures or bridgework.
The Dental Implant Process
Dental implant placement involves two main steps.
Step 1: The first step is placing the dental implant post in the jawbone. Your dentist surgically places the implant in the jawbone, and over time, the jawbone grows around the implant through a process called osseointegration. When the bone and gums heal, the implant is ready to accept the abutment (connector) piece and the artificial tooth.
Step 2: The second step involves taking digital impressions of the patient’s mouth and remaining teeth to create a realistic, artificial tooth or set of teeth. When the final restoration is ready, we place it on top of the abutment piece and implant post. The dentist will make any adjustments at this time to ensure your newly restored smile is to your satisfaction.
Because the jaw needs to heal and grow around the implant, the dental implant process can take months from start to finish. As with any treatment, the specific procedure, timeline and recovery depend on the patient’s unique case.
Realistic Dental Implants in Ballina, NSW
If you have missing teeth, we invite you to contact us about permanent dental implants in Ballina, NSW.
