Bone Grafting Washington, DC

Every team member at MINT dentistry is dedicated to giving our patients sexy teeth. However, your teeth can only be sexy if they are also healthy. Having a strong jawbone is imperative for having healthy teeth and gums. If your jawbone is weak from missing teeth or physical trauma, bone grafting surgery may be needed to help strengthen your jaw so it can hold removable dentures or dental implants. Surgical bone grafting in Washington, DC is often recommended to prepare your mouth for dentures or dental implants to replace missing or damaged teeth. Set up an initial consultation with a member of our skilled dental team at MINT dentistry to learn more about jawbone grafting. MINT dentistry's board-certified dentists are skilled in advanced procedures like bone grafting surgery that can help you get a healthy and attractive smile.

Bone loss in the jaw can be caused by an oral condition, like gum disease, or blunt trauma to the lower face. Atrophy can also weaken the jawbone if a tooth is missing for a length of time without replacement by a dental implant. Bone augmentation surgery is designed to give your jaw the necessary strength to prepare you for dentures or an implant; however, you will need to be patient with the process. The grafting and implant process can take several months to finish, but you'll have a restored jaw that will support your dental implant or dentures for better oral health. To help us decide whether you need bone augmentation, we will obtain digital x-rays and perform a thorough examination during your consultation at MINT dentistry in Washington, DC.

When you arrive for your bone grafting procedure, we will help you settle into one of our soothing massage chairs before we administer your predetermined method of sedation. Once the graft is prepared, your MINT dentist will make incisions in your gums so the graft(s) can be attached to your jawbone. Proteins and collagens are added to the graft to speed integration. Finally, the surgeon will close the incisions in your gums and rinse the area. The grafted material will be given time to heal and integrate with your natural bone structure.

As your mouth heals over the next 6 – 9 months, the graft will integrate with the natural bone in your jaw. It is especially important during this time to maintain an optimal oral care routine at home by brushing and flossing and using any products recommended by our team (such as antibiotics or special mouthwashes). You may need to attend follow-up visits at MINT dentistry so we can evaluate your progress and decide when your jawbone is strong enough for a dental implant or dentures. To protect your oral health for years to come, our dentists recommend scheduling appointments for teeth cleanings at our Washington, DC dental center twice a year.

We will contact your dental insurance provider to determine your plan and calculate any personal costs prior to scheduling your procedure. If it's deemed medically necessary, some of your bone graft might be paid for by your dental insurance carrier. During your consultation, we can estimate different options and explain ways that may make your treatment more affordable. We are devoted to making it easy for our patients to receive the advanced care required for a healthy smile. If you do not have insurance and need help affording your bone graft surgery, please ask your dentist about the MINT Discount Plan.

Having a beautiful smile starts with good oral health. Help strengthen your jawbone for better support of dentures or dental implants with bone grafting surgery at MINT dentistry in Washington, DC. At your consultation with a board-certified doctor, you can get more information about the options in bone grafting surgery and receive a unique treatment plan designed to help improve your oral health with a stronger jawbone. Contact MINT dentistry today to schedule your bone grafting consultation.