Bone Grafting in Louisville, KY

At MINT dentistry, we are dedicated to helping you achieve a stunning smile with sexy teeth. However, your smile will only be dazzling if it's healthy first. Having a strong jawbone is important to your oral health. When your jaw is weak from missing teeth or physical trauma, you may need a bone graft to help augment the strength of your jawbone so it will be able to hold both removable dentures and dental implants. At MINT dentistry in Louisville, KY, bone grafting surgery is often recommended to prepare your mouth for dentures or dental implants to replace missing or damaged teeth. Book a consultation with a member of our skilled dental team at our upscale dental office in Louisville, KY to learn more about jawbone augmentation. Our board-certified dentists are experienced in advanced procedures like bone grafting surgery to help you keep your sexy teeth.

Several factors can cause jawbone deterioration, like blunt trauma to your face or certain oral conditions, such as gum disease. Your jawbone may also be weakened from atrophy if a tooth is missing for a length of time without replacement by a dental implant. Bone grafting strengthens and prepares the jaw for dentures or a dental implant, but you will need to be patient with the process. Some procedures can take several months to complete, but you'll have a stronger jawbone and better overall oral health. To help us decide whether you are an ideal candidate for bone grafting, we will take digital x-rays and perform a thorough physical exam during your consultation at MINT dentistry in Louisville, KY.

Once you have settled into one of our plush treatment chairs, the sedation method you selected during your consultation will be administered. After the graft is prepared for placement, a member of our MINT team will make incisions in your gums so they can be attached to your jawbone. Collagens and proteins are added to the graft to speed integration. When the graft(s) has been placed, the incisions in your gums will be closed and thoroughly rinsed. The grafted material will be allowed to recover and fuse with your natural bone structure.

The new graft(s) will begin to integrate with your jawbone while your mouth heals over the next 6 – 9 months. During this time, it's important to follow an optimal home oral care routine with daily flossing and brushing plus any products your MINT dentistry team recommends (like antibiotics or special mouthwashes). You may need to attend follow-up appointments at MINT dentistry so we can check your healing and decide when you will be able to receive dentures or dental implants. To keep your mouth healthy after grafting, our dental providers suggest scheduling biannual dental examinations and cleanings at our Louisville, KY dental center.

Our team will contact your dental insurance provider to determine your coverage and any out-of-pocket costs prior to scheduling your bone graft procedure. If it's considered medically necessary, some of your bone grafting surgery fees may be paid by your policy. During your consultation and exam, we will give you cost estimates and help you understand how best to afford your care. The MINT dentistry team is dedicated to helping our patients receive the advanced care needed for a gorgeous smile. If you don't have insurance and need help affording your bone grafting procedure, ask your dentist for information on the MINT Discount Plan.

Good oral health is key to achieving a sexy smile. Strengthen your jawbone so it can support dentures or dental implants with bone grafting at MINT dentistry in Louisville, KY. During your first appointment with your team of board-certified dental professionals, you can get more information about the many bone grafting options and receive a custom treatment plan that will help you achieve a stronger jaw and healthier mouth. Call MINT dentistry today to reserve a consultation about bone grafting.