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Living your life to the fullest can be challenging with missing teeth. You can no longer eat certain foods, your speaking ability may be affected, and smiling is never the same. Good news! Dental implants in Bolton, Ontario, can replace missing teeth and improve quality of life. Schedule an appointment today with Humber Valley Dental and rediscover your complete, beautiful smile. 

The Dental Implant Procedure: What to expect

Humber Valley Dental combines hands-on expertise, advanced technology, and experience to provide numerous dental implant options. No matter how many teeth you have lost, Drs. Geeta Gautham, Ammar Taimish, and David Ma will offer the right solution for your smile. From single implants to full-mouth dental implants, everyone has a reason to smile in our office. 

Dental implants are more than getting your teeth back—they restore your smile and life! Ready to get started? Here are the six easy steps to replace missing teeth with dental implants. 

  1. In-depth consultation: Every successful project starts with a plan! The success of your dental implant treatment largely depends on careful planning. Before anything is done, we’ll discuss your concerns and use advanced imaging tools to determine your implant suitability. You must have good oral health, and your jawbone must be sufficient to support an implant. After initial consultation, we create a customized roadmap to ensure your implant journey is smooth, safe, and successful.
  2. Pre-surgery procedures: Not every dental implant case is straightforward. Patients with insufficient bone loss may need bone grafting to create a stable implant foundation. If you have a failing tooth, extraction will be necessary to pave the way for predictable dental implants. 
  3. Implant surgery: First, the dentist will numb your gums with local anesthetics to ensure a painless experience. We also offer sedation dentistry to create the next-level comfort. Then, your doctor will surgically place a small titanium post into your jawbone. Think of it as the root of your new tooth—sturdy, strong, and ready to support a lifetime of smiles!
  4. Healing: Over the next few months, your jawbone naturally bonds with the implant through osseointegration. This crucial step transforms the implant into a rock-solid foundation, like a natural tooth root. As you heal, observe optimal oral hygiene, quit smoking, and adhere to check-in appointments for a seamless recovery. 
  5. Abutment placement: Once your implant is firmly fused, we attach a small connector piece called the abutment. This prosthetic tool protrudes above the gum line to link the implant to the final restoration. 
  6. Final restoration: Now for the most exciting part—your new tooth! We design a custom, lifelike crown that matches your natural teeth in color, shape, and size. Once attached to the abutment, your restoration blends so seamlessly that you might even forget which tooth the implant is!

Once you get your implant, maintenance is key to keeping your smile healthy. Observe good oral hygiene and adhere to routine dental visits. With proper upkeep, your implant can last a lifetime!

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In just six steps, you’ll have more than a new tooth—you’ll have a new reason to smile daily! Don’t let missing teeth limit your life. Call (289) 536-4498 and schedule your implant consultation with Humber Valley Dental. Soon, you’ll smile, eat, and speak without limitations!

Dr. Geeta Gautham

Dr. Geeta Gautham

Dr. David Ma

Dr. David Ma

Dr. Ammar Taimish

Dr. Ammar Taimish

Dr. Geeta Gautham is a respected dentist and owner of Humber Valley Dental. A graduate with Honours from the University of Toronto Dental Program, she specializes in Implant Dentistry, Periodontal Surgery, Cosmetic Dentistry, and Pediatric Dentistry with sedation. Dr. Gautham has received prestigious awards, such as the Kenneth Powell Award and the Associate Fellow Award from the American Academy of Implant Dentistry. Her leadership has expanded Humber Valley Dental’s services and team, emphasizing patient care and community engagement. She is an Invisalign Platinum Provider and active in professional affiliations.

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Dr. David Ma has been providing patient-focused care from Humber Valley Dental since 2018. He holds a Bachelor of Health Sciences from McMaster University and a Doctor of Dental Medicine from the University of Sydney. Dr. Ma blends traditional and modern techniques, specialising in aesthetic, implant, and restorative dentistry and periodontal surgery. His dedication to ongoing education through courses, lectures, and peer-reviewed articles and affiliations with the Canadian Dental Association, Ontario Dental Association, and Academy of General Dentistry highlight his expertise and trustworthiness in the dental field.

Dr. Ammar Taimish is a highly respected dentist with over 20 years of experience in oral surgery and implant dentistry. He earned his DDS from New York University College of Dentistry and specialised in surgical head and neck anatomy at Syracuse University Hospital Department of Surgery. Dr. Taimish excels in wisdom teeth removal, dental implants, and sedation dentistry, prioritising patient comfort and care. His dedication to continuous learning and modern techniques underscores his expertise. As a mentor and educator, he inspires future dentists with his innovative methods and compassionate approach, earning the trust and admiration of patients and colleagues.