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Restore Your Smile with Natural-Looking, Long-Lasting Dental Implants
Missing a tooth or teeth? Dental implants offer a transformative solution for teeth replacement. Mid-Valley Dental Care offers single and full-mouth dental implants, so you are never short of options to restore your smile. Visit Drs. Terence, Casey, and Kayla Lau, to rediscover the benefits of a healthy, complete smile with dental implants.
What are the dental implant options available?
A dental implant is a screw-like fixture created from titanium or other biocompatible material. The implant is “tissue-friendly,” so it fuses with the jawbone over time to form a strong foundation for your replacement teeth (crowns).
Dental implants are versatile. They can replace one or multiple teeth with the following options.
- Single-implant options: Are you missing just one tooth? A single-tooth implant is the perfect solution. The dentist places a titanium post at the jawbone, similar to how your natural teeth roots sit in your jawbone. Your new tooth looks and feels natural and doesn’t require altering the adjacent teeth like a traditional bridge would.
- All-on-X dental implants: All-on-X dental implants are a significant step up from conventional dentures for those with extensive tooth loss. This option doesn’t replace every missing tooth with an implant. Instead, the dentist uses 4-6 implants per arch to offer maximum support for a full mouth denture. All-on-X dental implants provide a stable and durable solution so you can chew, smile, and speak confidently.
How do I care for my dental implants?
Here are the tips you can observe to keep your dental implants healthy and strong.
- Good oral hygiene: Dental implants thrive in a clean, healthy environment. Brush your teeth regularly– 2x/day for 2 minutes each time. Consider using an interdental cleaner brush or a water flosser to remove plaque from areas your traditional toothbrush can’t reach.
- Routine dental visits: Don’t skip those regular visits. Regular exams are crucial to assess the health of your dental implants and address possible dental issues early on. We also professionally clean your teeth to remove dental calculus from hard-to-reach areas of the mouth.
- Avoid harmful habits: Stay away from habits that can damage your implants. Don’t use your teeth as tools to tear packages, cut fingernails, or crack hard objects.
- Invest in a mouthguard: Not everyone needs a mouthguard. However, you may need one if you participate in sports or are a chronic tooth grinder.
How much do dental implants cost?
We offer competitive pricing for dental implants. However, dental implant costs vary, especially if additional procedures like bone grafting are needed. We accept dental insurance from several providers and assist with paperwork to maximize your insurance benefits. Don’t have insurance? We can help with low or no-interest financing through CareCredit or Lending Club.
Ready to meet your Northridge implant dentist?
Do not let tooth loss ruin your smile and quality of life. Dental implants near Northridge, California, can revive your smile to its prime state. Call (818) 886-3500 and make an appointment for a consultation with Mid-Valley Dental Care. Your journey to a healthy, confident smile starts here!
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Terence Lau, DDS, FICOI, FAACP
With more than three decades of education and experience, Dr Terence Lau is a leader in his field. With a Bachelor’s degree in Cell-Molecular Biology from CSUN, he earned his DDS from USC School of Dentistry and received specialized Periodontal Prosthodontics training under experts and pioneers in the field at the University of Washington. He focuses especially on minimally invasive Bio-Aesthetic Implant Surgery, advanced laser dentistry, and more. Dr. Lau is a member of the AGD, ICOI, AO, ACOI, ASO, AAID, AADSM, DOCS, AAFO, and AACFP, and is a nationally recognized lecturer and founder of Bio-Aesthetic Implant and Laser Solutions.
Casey Lau, DDS
Dr. Casey Lau has over 10 years of experience in comprehensive dental care, with an emphasis on minimally invasive bioesthetic dentistry. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Biology and his DDS from UCLA. Dr. Lau specializes in occlusion, orthodontics, cosmetic enhancements, and laser dentistry, with expertise in implantology, clear aligner therapy, oral sedation, and much more. He is a member of the AGD, ICOI, AO, ADA, CDA, DOCS, IAO, and AACA. Along with his wife, Dr. Lau co-founded Elims Oral Care, offering eco-conscious oral care products.
Kayla Lau, DDS, RDH
Dr. Kayla Lau started out as a dental hygienist before she earned her DDS from the renowned USC School of Dentistry. Specializing in restorative and aesthetic dentistry, she is highly skilled in using neuromodulators like Botox and dermal fillers to improve orofacial pain relief and facial aesthetics. Dr. Lau is passionate about Biomimetic Restorative Dentistry, having trained with pioneers in the field. She is an active member of the AGD, ADA, CDA, SFVDS, ABD, and IAAFA, committed to enhancing smiles and overall oral health.