Restorative Dental Implants, Sedation Dentistry, and General Dentistry at Smile Columbia, South Carolina

Dental Implants

Gaps in the smile can often be uncomfortable and embarrassing. Dental implants from Smile Columbia in South Carolina provide an excellent solution for patients with one or more missing teeth.

Benefits of Dental Implants

Unlike dentures or removable bridges, dental implants are surgically placed in the jawbone to provide lasting, secure results that feel and function like your natural teeth. Other benefits of dental implants from Smile Columbia include the preservation of bone mass and proper bite, which can prevent future problems with the jaw and surrounding teeth.

Comprehensive Implant Dentistry Services

At other practices, you may have to visit an outside dental surgeon in addition to your cosmetic dentist for dental implants, but at Smile Columbia, we are able to perform implantation of the titanium root, as well as the finishing cosmetic steps, making our practice your most convenient choice. After the strong titanium roots have been implanted and the bone has healed, Dr. Paul Hahn or Dr. Adam Hahn attach a beautiful porcelain crown to the implant, creating a functional, natural smile that you can be proud of!

Contact Smile Columbia for expert implant dentistry or for more information about dental implants. Read on to learn about other restorative implant dentistry options, in which just a few implants can be used to secure full overdentures or bridges.

Implant Secured Overdentures

Overdentures are an outstanding option for patients who want to replace missing teeth with full dentures, but want to avoid problems with denture retention and instability. Overdentures have precision attachments on the underside that securely fasten full dentures to dental implants in the upper and lower gums. A minimum of two dental implants is required to fit one set of dentures to either the top or bottom gum line of the mouth. Patients with implant-secured overdentures experience minimal, if any, problems with denture stability, retention, gum sensitivity, and speech problems, and they can comfortably enjoy all types of food without embarrassments. Contact Smile Columbia today to find out if implant-secured overdentures are right for you!

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Dental Implant Bridges

For patients who are missing a series of adjacent teeth, dental implant bridges can provide a cost effective, functional, and natural looking option for replacement. Only one implant and a crown, or two dental implants are needed to stably secure a beautiful porcelain bridge to fill a gap, depending on the case. Contact Smile Columbia for more information about dental implant bridges and dental implants in the Columbia, South Carolina area.

Sedation Dentistry – Sleep Dentistry

Too many people avoid undergoing the dental care they need because they feel panicked or anxious about visiting a dentist for treatment. At Smile Columbia, we want our patients to feel relaxed and comfortable during their treatment visits. For this reason we are proud to offer sedation dentistry, also known as sleep dentistry, to patients at our South Carolina practice who are apprehensive about seeking dental treatment.

The Sedation Dentistry Process

Before your treatment, you will take a small pill that will ease you into a state of total relaxation, leaving you nearly unaware of the dental procedures being performed. While you are sedated, your vital signs will be constantly monitored to ensure your complete safety.

Benefits of Sedation Dentistry

Benefits of sedation dentistry at our South Carolina practice also include the ability to complete several dental procedures during a single appointment, making sleep dentistry the perfect solution for busy individuals who do not have time for multiple visits to our office. Patients who have avoided dental care for many years can be assured that their treatments will be performed comfortably and painlessly with sleep dentistry. Many South Carolina patients have tried sedation dentistry and are amazed at how easy it is to restore dental and periodontal health, as well as make cosmetic enhancements. With sleep dentistry at our South Carolina office, even full mouth restoration is easier than ever!

Contact Smile Columbia in South Carolina for information about sedation dentistry and whether it might be right for your next dental treatment.

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General Dental and Periodontal Health Management

Your comprehensive dental health is our most primary concern, which is why we provide a host of preventative and general dentistry services. The dental experts at Smile Columbia will help keep your teeth and gums strong and healthy long into the future.

Periodontal (Gum) Health Management

Periodontal health is of paramount importance to both your appearance and overall health. The gums support the teeth and can have a profound influence on the appearance of your smile. Maintaining proper color, texture, and health plays an important role in keeping gums looking beautiful. In addition, healthy gums can prevent tooth loss, shifting of teeth and other problems. Periodontal disease is a major cause of tooth loss, as well as bone disease, and has been linked to other serious health conditions like heart disease.

Because we understand the importance of periodontal management, our Smile Columbia team takes an advanced approach to evaluating and treating the gums. We have highly qualified hygienists (all are JP Consultant/LVI trained) who are skilled specifically in providing periodontal care. Each patient that comes to Smile Columbia receives an in-depth periodontal evaluation in order to document gum health. We use various non-surgical therapies to help our patients achieve superior periodontal health.

General Dentistry Services

In addition to the cosmetic procedures mentioned, we provide a full range of general dentistry procedures. We understand the importance of prevention and early treatment to maintaining your good dental health. There is no better place to come for a healthy and beautiful smile.

A beautiful smile begins with healthy teeth and gums. Contact Smile Columbia today to schedule a thorough dental health examination.

Learn more about the cosmetic dentistry services that we offer at Smile Columbia such as, porcelain veneers, teeth whitening, dental crowns, tooth-colored fillings, and Invisalign® invisible orthodontics.

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Smile Columbia
690A Columbiana Dr.
Columbia, South Carolina 29212
803.462.5007

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