Bone Grafting Decatur, GA

At MINT, we're dedicated to giving our patients the sexy teeth they've always wanted. However, your teeth can only be sexy if they are also healthy. Having a strong jawbone is important to your teeth and gums. When your jaw is weak from missing teeth or physical trauma, a bone graft can help augment your jawbone's strength so it can hold removable dentures or dental implants. At MINT dentistry in Decatur, GA, bone grafting surgery is often suggested to prepare your jaw for dentures or implant placement surgery to replace missing or damaged teeth. Book an initial consultation with our skilled dental team member at MINT dentistry in Decatur, GA to get more information about jawbone augmentation. Our board-certified doctors are skilled in performing oral surgery to help you get a healthy and attractive smile.

Blunt trauma or dental conditions like gum disease can result in jawbone weakness. Your jawbone may also weaken from atrophy if a tooth or teeth aren't replaced with a dental implant. Bone grafting surgery strengthens and prepares the jaw for dentures or implants, but it's important to understand that the process will take time. The grafting and implant process often takes several months to complete, but after that, you will have a restored jaw and better oral health. To help us decide whether you require bone augmentation surgery, one of our skilled dentists will obtain digital x-rays and perform a thorough physical exam during your initial consultation at MINT dentistry in Decatur, GA.

Our team helps you get settled into our soothing massage chair before we administer your sedation. Once we prepare the graft for placement, your MINT dental team will make incisions in your gums so the graft can be attached to your jawbone. Proteins and collagens are added to help the graft integrate. Finally, your gums will be closed, and we will rinse the treatment site thoroughly. The grafted material can heal and fuse with your bone tissue.

Your natural bone will integrate with the graft over the next 6 – 9 months. During this time, it's important to maintain a good oral care routine at home with daily flossing and brushing, plus any products your MINT dentistry team recommends (for example, antibiotics or special mouthwashes). We will schedule your follow-up visits at MINT dentistry so your dentist can monitor your recovery and decide when your jawbone is strong enough for a dental implant or dentures. To protect your oral health for years to come, our dental providers suggest attending appointments for cleanings twice a year at our Decatur, GA, office.

We'll reach out to your insurance before scheduling the procedure. Doing so helps us confirm coverage and calculate any out-of-pocket costs. Your plan may cover some of the bone grafting procedure fees. During your consultation and exam, we will give you cost estimates and discuss ways to make your care easier to afford. MINT dentistry is devoted to making it easy for our patients to receive the procedures required for a radiant smile. If you don't have dental insurance and need help affording your bone grafting procedure, ask your dentist for information on the MINT Discount Plan.

Stunning, sexy teeth start with optimal oral health. Restore the health of your jawbone for better support of dentures or dental implants with bone grafting at MINT dentistry in Decatur, GA. At your consultation with our dental team, you can learn about the many bone grafting options and receive a personalized treatment plan to help you achieve a stronger jaw and healthier mouth. Get in touch with MINT dentistry today to set up a consultation.