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Bone Grafting in Sterling, VA

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Dental bone grafting is a very common dental procedure that’s performed all over the world. This procedure helps to strengthen the bone in a patient’s jaw and mouth, usually in preparation for a restorative dentistry solution. Fortunately, at WestLake Dental Care, our team is equipped, experienced, and ready to meet all your dental bone grafting needs. Learn more about this common procedure and how it may be incorporated into your plan of care.

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What Is Bone Grafting?

Bone grafting is a surgical procedure that involves transplanting new bone into the existing bone to help rebuild and repair diseased or damaged bone. The goal of bone grafting is to provide a strong foundation for dental implants or to preserve the existing teeth. This is because the dental implants need a strong and healthy bone to fuse to in order to be successful.

What Does Bone Grafting Do?

Bone grafting can do a number of things. It can:

Help to preserve the existing teeth. Your teeth are supported by the bone in your jaw. When this bone deteriorates, it can lead to tooth loss. By grafting new bone into the area, we can help to preserve your existing teeth.

Prepare the jawbone for dental implants. Dental implants require a strong and healthy jawbone to fuse to in order to be successful. If the jawbone has deteriorated, a bone graft can be used to prepare it for dental implants.

Help to improve your chewing function. When the jawbone deteriorates, it can affect your chewing function. A bone graft can help to improve your chewing function by restoring the height and density of the jawbone.

Improve the overall appearance of the smile. When the jawbone deteriorates, it can cause the facial muscles to sag, which can give you an aged appearance. A bone graft can help to improve the overall appearance of your smile by restoring the density and height of the jawbone.

How to Care for Your Teeth After Bone Grafting

It is important to take care of your teeth after bone grafting to ensure a successful procedure. You should brush and floss your teeth as usual, but be careful not to disturb the graft site. You should also avoid eating hard or crunchy foods for at least 2 weeks after the procedure. If you are experiencing any pain or discomfort, you should take the pain medication that was prescribed by your dentist.

Contact Us for Dental Bone Grafting

If you think you may need bone grafting, or if you have been told you need dental implants but don’t have enough bone, please call our office to schedule a consultation. Our experienced team will be happy to answer any questions you may have about the procedure. We pride ourselves on providing safe and effective dental bone grafting services to patients looking to prepare themselves (and their jaw bones!) for dental implants in Sterling, VA. Contact WestLake Dental Care today and let us help you too!

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