Restore Your Confidence And Uncover Your Best Smile!
Tooth loss is widespread among adults, especially as we age. Rather than living with the discomfort and hassles of dentures, you can enjoy a more natural alternative by choosing dental implants provided by Johnston and Murphy Dental Care. Dental implants can replace one or more missing or damaged teeth with a permanent solution that leaves your smile looking natural and allows you to eat the foods you love again – in as little as one day.
So why wait any longer to regain your smile and self-confidence?
Dental Implants are a valuable alternative to an uncomfortable prosthesis like dentures. The implants themselves are small screws produced from titanium that serve a purpose similar to the roots of natural teeth. They are fused to the jawbone and support prosthesis and dental bridges, helping them perform as our natural teeth would. Once the implants are put in place, you’ll be able to replace anything from a missing tooth to a whole set of teeth. Given the numerous benefits and aesthetic qualities Dental Implants offer, they have become the preferred method of tooth replacement today.
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Dental Implants look and function like natural teeth.
Dental Implant treatment is much more than a simple cosmetic solution. The implant itself (the invisible screw-like structure below the gum line) provides the foundation or support for a dental crown that sits on top of the implant and is the visible portion of the tooth.
The implant replaces the root structure (i.e., support) for the tooth, providing a stable base and preventing the prosthesis from sliding or moving like dentures.
Once placed, replacement teeth are difficult to distinguish from your natural teeth. Dr. Johnston, Dr. Murphy, and their team will adapt the color, shape, and contour of the new teeth to match your natural teeth. In effect, you'll feel like you have your smile back.
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Dental Implants prevent bone loss and maintain your youthful appearance.
Every day you wear dentures or have missing teeth, you experience bone loss where the bone literally breaks down, and the material is reabsorbed back into the body (called “Bone resorption”). Significant bone loss can shrink the contours of the jawbone, causing wrinkled lips and a sunken mouth and chin, making you look much older than you have to. Maintaining your natural bone is one of the most important advantages of dental implants. Dental implants can help counteract that by preventing resorption of the jawbone, stimulating bone growth, and stopping bone loss almost entirely.
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Dental implants enable you to eat and enjoy foods you love again.
Wearing an upper denture prevents you from really tasting food because the roof of your mouth is covered. With dental implants, it’s unnecessary to cover the roof of the mouth, so you can truly enjoy the taste of your favorite foods again. Further, since the implant replaces the entire tooth and the tooth root, it functions more like your natural teeth, with a strong, stable foundation that allows comfortable biting and chewing. Fresh vegetables, corn, fruits, and even steak are back on the menu.
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Dental Implants can last a lifetime.
The implant screw itself won’t decay and is designed to last for the rest of your life, assuming you receive regular dental check-ups every 6 months. While the exact material used will affect the overall life expectancy of crowns (the piece that sits atop the implant), patients can often enjoy them for a lifetime.
The Basics of
Dental Implants
Each dental implant has three parts:
1. Implant:
A screw that acts as an artificial root for your new teeth. This appliance permanently fuses to your jaw, giving the tooth its stability.
2. Abutment:
The small metal object, usually made of titanium or zirconia, that serves as a base for the crown and acts as the connection between the implant that supports and holds a tooth or set of teeth.
3. Crown:
The realistic-looking artificial tooth. The crown is placed once your jawbone from the implant placement and is strong enough to support the use of the new tooth. It’s usually made of zirconium or porcelain.
Meet your Smile MagicianS
Dr. J. Lamar Johnston and Dr. Shawn David Murphy Jr.
Over 10,000 Implants and counting (They're not new to this)
Exceptional Family Dentistry that specializes in treating entire families throughout all stages of life
The latest technology, so the pain is minimal and the surgery is FAST
Completed Advanced trainingin dental implants, enhancing our ability to offer cutting-edge tooth replacement options to our patients
Sedation options to keep you comfortable while you receive the brand new smile of your dreams
How fortunate we are to have Johnston & Murphy Dental Care here! My husband and I know that we can count on Dr. Johnston to give us the best advice about dental decisions and good follow up care. We know that we can trust him to do his best for us and rely on his experience, professionalism and good character! The newly remodeled, expanded office is so attractive, calming, and modern with the latest dental technology. Staff is kind, considerate and very cheerful. Thank you! We appreciate you all!
-Mary
Using Johnston and Murphy Dental Care has been a pleasure. The dentists and all the staff are both professional and friendly. I believe my teeth are under the best care with professionals and up to date equipment. Also the facility is nice and appointments are timely. I highly recommend this dental group!
-Jolene
This is a great dental place to go to take care of your dental needs. I never have to wait. Everyone is very nice and call your name when you walk in the door. Both dentist are great! Best thing. If you need a crown. They do it there same day. No temporary. You get your crown the day you have the work.
