Bone Grafting South Holland, IL

The MINT dentistry team is dedicated to helping our patients attain dazzling smiles. However, your smile is only beautiful if it's also healthy. Having a strong jawbone is important to the health of your mouth. When your jaw is weak from missing teeth or physical trauma, bone grafting surgery may be needed to help augment the strength of your jawbone so it will be able to hold traditional dentures or implanted restorations. At MINT dentistry in South Holland, IL, bone augmentation surgery is usually suggested to prepare your mouth for dentures or dental implant surgery to replace weakened or missing teeth. Schedule a consultation with our experienced team at MINT dentistry in South Holland, IL to get more information about jawbone augmentation. MINT dentistry's board-certified doctors are experienced in advanced procedures like bone grafting surgery to help you keep your teeth sexy.

A weakened jaw may happen after blunt trauma to the face or due to some oral health issues, like gum disease. Atrophy can also weaken the jawbone if a tooth is missing for a length of time without replacement by a dental implant. Bone grafting surgery adds enough strength to your jaw to prepare it for dentures or an implant, but you will need to be patient with the process. The grafting and implant process can take several months to complete, but you'll have a stronger jaw that will support your dental implant or dentures for better oral health. To determine whether you are an ideal candidate for bone augmentation, your dental team will obtain digital x-rays and perform a comprehensive examination during your consultation at MINT dentistry in South Holland, IL.

When you arrive at our South Holland, IL dental practice for your treatment, our clinical staff will, first, help you settle into one of our soothing massage chairs before administering whichever method of sedation was discussed in your consultation. After your graft is prepared for placement, your MINT dentist will make incisions in your gums so it can be attached to your jawbone. Proteins and collagens are added to the graft to speed integration. When the graft has been placed, the incisions in your gums will be closed and thoroughly rinsed. The grafted material will be allowed to recover and fuse with your natural bone structure.

Over the next 6 – 9 months following your procedure, the graft will integrate with the natural bone in your jaw as your mouth heals. During this time, it's important to follow an optimal oral care routine at home with brushing and flossing along with any products recommended by your dentist (like antibiotics or special mouthwashes). You may need to attend follow-up visits at MINT dentistry so your dentist can evaluate your progress and decide when your jawbone is strong enough for a dental implant or dentures. To keep your mouth healthy after grafting, our dentists recommend scheduling appointments for cleanings twice a year at our South Holland, IL facility.

Our administrative staff will talk to your dental insurance company before your procedure to determine what is covered by your benefits and any personal expenses you may have. If it is considered necessary, a portion of the bone grafting treatment fee might be paid by your plan. During your consultation and exam, we can estimate your costs and discuss ways to make your care easier to afford. MINT dentistry is dedicated to making it easy for our patients to get the procedures required for a gorgeous smile. If you don't have dental insurance and cannot afford your bone grafting, ask a member of our team about the MINT Discount Plan.

You can't have a sexy smile without a healthy jaw. Strengthen your jawbone with bone grafting at MINT dentistry in South Holland, IL so it can support dentures or dental implants. During your initial consultation with a board-certified doctor, you can learn about bone grafting surgery and receive a personalized treatment plan that will help improve your oral health with a stronger jawbone. Contact MINT dentistry today to reserve your bone grafting consultation.