Dental Implants
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What Are Dental Implants?
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It takes an emotional toll to constantly accommodate missing teeth. You're always on guard when people start snapping pictures. You choose food carefully when dining in public.
Even smiling is a calculated step.
Dr. Shelton and Dr. March at Bay View Dental in Clairemont has the experience and advanced technology to restore your bite and deliver an attractive, complete smile that you'll be happy to share. We'll listen without judging and make you feel comfortable so that you can take the next step to improving your oral health.
What's holding you back?
Serving Clairemont and Pacific Beach in San Diego
(858) 274-4400
"An Absolute Pleasure"
Nicole Coghlan
2021
It was an absolute pleasure going to this dental office this morning- i don’t think I’ve ever said that about a dentist visit. Everyone was SO kind and friendly, cleaning was gentle & thorough, Dr. Emerson gave understandable explanations & explained the reasoning for his recommendations, and they clearly outlined pricing for recommended future procedures. All in all great!
View More Google ReviewsRoger Necochea
2020
New customer. The welcoming of all the staff was very warm and comforting...like a family member being welcomed back. Dr. Mark spent a few minutes getting to know me personally and I was much impressed with his philosophy "do dental work only if needed but give the patient all information." I actually look forward to going again.
View More Google ReviewsWe're Skilled at Bringing Back Smiles
Dental implants are a versatile solution to missing teeth and can be positioned to solve any number of tooth loss conditions.
If you are missing one tooth, a tooth-like crown can be attached to a single dental implant to restore the entire tooth, from top to bottom, including the root.
An implant-supported bridge can replace a row of missing teeth without having to alter nearby natural teeth, as you would with a traditional bridge.
Denture wearers reap huge benefits by switching to implant-supported dentures, which are held firmly in place and can be cared for like your natural teeth.
Why Dental Implants Are the Preferred Solution Getting to the Root of the Matter
Alternative methods for replacing missing teeth often fall short when compared to dental implants. Dental bridges, partial dentures, and traditional dentures all supply a set of teeth, but none of them include the essential element that makes an implant-supported solution unique: the tooth root.
Day in and day out, the root translates the chewing action in your mouth into signals to the bone to regenerate. Without a dental implant, the signals are lost and the jaw begins to deteriorate. When many teeth are missing, the jawbone can recede, leaving excess skin and wrinkles in its wake while making you look years older.
"Kind, Professional, and Patient"
Brenda Nelson
2020
Dr. Emerson and his staff are amazing! Our family has been going to him for decades and highly recommend Bay View Dental to everyone! We love the professional care and meticulous attention to every detail in our dental service, with a smile:)
View More on GoogleStacey Ross
2021
Many dental issues over the years. Anxious when I walk into a dental office. Dr Emerson and his staff are kind, professional and patient. I feel comfortable that recommendations are honest and in my best interest. Treatments have been comfortable and stress free. Top notch service! Thank you!
View More on GoogleSee How Dental Implants Are Placed ...
A major benefit of dental implants is that they stand on their own. That's a boon because nearby teeth don't need to be altered to support the replacement teeth, a step that could lead to future complications. Dentures, which simply rest on gums, actually accelerate bone loss. As the jawbone shrinks, dentures need to be relined or replaced for a proper fit.
Treatment Timeline
A dental implant procedure typically takes several months, but most of that time is spent simply going about your life and waiting for the dental implant to fuse with your jawbone. While each case is unique, in general, most treatment timelines adhere to the same steps:
Our dental implants can help you rediscover your smile.
