Bone Grafting in Norcross, GA

Giving you the gift of sexy teeth is the goal at MINT dentistry in Norcross, GA. However, your teeth can only be sexy if they are also healthy. Having a strong jawbone is important to your oral health. When your jaw is weak from physical trauma or missing teeth, you may need a bone graft to help your jawbone remain strong enough to hold dental implants or removable dentures. At MINT dentistry in Norcross, GA, surgical bone grafting is usually recommended to prepare your mouth for dentures or dental implant surgery to replace missing or damaged teeth. Book an initial consultation with a member of our skilled dental team at our upscale dental office in Norcross, GA to get more information about jawbone grafting. MINT dentistry's board-certified doctors are experienced in bone grafting surgery to help you get a healthy and attractive smile.

A weakened jaw can be because of many things, including an oral condition like gum disease, or even because of blunt trauma to the face. Your jawbone may also be weakened from atrophy if a tooth or teeth has not been replaced with a dental implant. Bone augmentation surgery strengthens and prepares the jaw for dentures or an implant, but you need to understand how much healing time will be required. The grafting and implant process often takes months to complete, but you will have a restored jaw and better overall oral health. To help us decide whether you require bone grafting surgery, your team will obtain digital x-rays and perform a thorough examination during your consultation at MINT dentistry in Norcross, GA.

Before we start the sedation for your grafting procedure, we will make sure that you are relaxed in one of our soothing massage chairs. After the 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 will be added to help the graft integrate. Finally, the incisions in your gums will be closed and thoroughly rinsed. The grafted material will be allowed to heal and fuse with your jawbone.

The graft will bond with your jawbone during the several months where your mouth heals. It is especially important during this time to follow an optimal home oral care routine with daily flossing and brushing along with any products recommended by your dentist (such as antibiotics or special mouthwashes). We will schedule your follow-up appointments at MINT dentistry so your dentist can evaluate your recovery and decide when your jawbone is strong enough for a dental implant or denture. To protect your oral health for years to come, we recommend scheduling biannual dental examinations and cleanings at our Norcross, GA facility.

Any out-of-pocket expenses, if necessary, will be discussed before your procedure is scheduled to ensure that all bases are covered. If it's considered necessary, some of the bone grafting treatment costs may be covered under your plan. In your consultation, we can give you cost estimates and explain ways that may make your treatment more affordable. MINT dentistry is devoted to helping our patients get the procedures needed for a gorgeous smile. If you do not have dental insurance and need help affording your bone grafting procedure, please ask a member of our team for information on the MINT Discount Plan.

Having a healthy jaw is an important part of getting a great smile. Help strengthen your jawbone for better support of dentures or dental implants with bone grafting at MINT dentistry in Norcross, GA. During your initial consultation with a board-certified doctor, you can learn about the options in bone grafting surgery and receive a unique treatment plan that will help you achieve a stronger jaw and healthier mouth. Contact MINT dentistry to book your bone grafting consultation.