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At Best Smiles Ortho, our team is dedicated to helping you achieve the best possible smile results. For some patients, this involves combining expert orthodontic care with restorative dentistry to ensure long-lasting outcomes—especially when it comes to dental implants. Our orthodontic treatments can create a strong foundation for implants, make room for new implants, and optimize your overall dental health and smile aesthetics.
All About Dental Implants
Dental implants are a long-lasting solution for replacing missing teeth caused by injury, decay, or other dental issues. A titanium post is implanted directly into the jaw, and a custom dental crown is placed on top to complete the restoration. At Best Smiles Ortho, our dental implants function and feel just like natural teeth!
Implants not only restore your smile’s appearance but also improve oral health, chewing ability, and overall comfort. As permanent restorations, they provide lasting results, giving patients confidence in both their smile and dental function.
Supporting Your Dental Implants with Braces
Patients can receive both dental implants and orthodontic treatment. If your smile may benefit from a combination of restorative and orthodontic care, Dr. Marquez and his team will work with you to determine the best treatment plan.
In most cases, orthodontic treatment is completed before implant placement, helping ensure proper positioning and support for new implants. The timing of each procedure depends on the surrounding teeth and their orthodontic needs.
In some situations, a dental implant can serve as a foundation for braces, acting as an anchor for teeth movement. Implants may also be recommended for patients missing most or all of their teeth. Because implants are permanent and do not move after placement, braces are carefully positioned around them.
There is no one-size-fits-all approach. During your consultation, our team will carefully assess your teeth and smile to create a personalized treatment plan tailored to your oral health needs.
Can You Get Braces with Missing Teeth
Many patients in Glen Allen, VA wonder if it’s possible to begin orthodontic treatment with missing teeth. The good news is—our team offers several solutions to make this possible!
For small to mild gaps, braces can sometimes close spaces between missing teeth, providing a budget-friendly and time-efficient alternative to dental implants.
When gaps, spacing, or crowding are more severe, we typically recommend completing orthodontic treatment before placing dental implants. Using metal braces, ceramic braces, InBrace® hidden braces, or Invisalign®, our team can correct alignment, bite function, and smile appearance. This ensures a strong, proper foundation for your restorative implants and optimal long-term results.
Explore Dental Implants and Braces in Glen Allen, VA
Dr. Marquez and his team are dedicated to creating personalized treatment plans tailored to each patient’s unique needs. To learn more about permanent dental implants, our variety of braces options, and how these services can be combined to achieve your best smile, schedule a consultation today!
