Where can I find a dentist for tooth implants in Burlington, ON?

Dr. Swati Khanna is a patient-oriented dentist working in Burlington, ON. She can help you decide if a dental implant is right for you. Her husband, Dr. Sam Gupta, is a board-certified dentist who specializes in placing dental implants. If a dental implant is right for you, Dr. Gupta will bring a gentle touch and years of experience to the procedure. Both Dr. Khanna and Dr. Gupta will work closely with you, developing a treatment plan based on your specific goals.

What is a dental implant?

A dental implant is a dental restoration for patients missing teeth or who may have to have teeth removed. These restorations are anchored to your jawbone and capped with a natural-looking crown.

What are the benefits of a dental implant?

Dental implants are considered the strongest, most reliable restoration available today. They are anchored to your jawbone, giving them strength and range of motion comparable to natural teeth. Care for your implant is as easy as caring for your natural teeth, and should the crown ever become cracked or damaged, it can be easily removed and replaced.

Do dental implants hurt?

Once placed, dental implants have the look and feel of natural teeth. They are invisible to the naked eye, and many patients forget they are even there.

The placement of an implant requires a small incision made into your gums. Before the incision is made, Dr. Gupta will numb your gums, so you’ll feel no pain.

During recovery, your dentist will work with you to manage any discomfort you may feel while healing. As always, your dentist’s objective is to make sure you are as comfortable as possible throughout treatment.

How are dental implants installed?

If you are a candidate for a dental implant, the procedure takes place over multiple visits. At your first visit, Dr. Gupta will use advanced 3D imaging to study your bite’s layout and its underlying structures. He’ll numb the area being treated and make a small incision. He’ll then use that incision to access your jawbone, drilling a small hole with a special dental drill. He will place a biocompatible titanium rod into that hole and stitch up your incision. You will go home fitted with a temporary crown. Over several weeks, your jaw will heal, slowly integrating the titanium rod into the bone.

Once that process is complete, you’ll return to Dr. Gupta for the placement of your final crown. He will have manufactured a natural-looking crown in the interim, which can be easily screwed onto the titanium rod, restoring the feel and function of your bite.

If I’m interested in dental implants, who should I contact?

To schedule an appointment for a consultation call, Dentistry at LaSalle at (905) 634-9090. You’ll discuss your goals with your dentist and determine whether or not dental implants are right for you.