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Restore Normalcy to Your Life with Dental Implants
If you’re considering replacing missing or damaged teeth, there’s no better choice than implants. Whether replacing one tooth, several, or all, implants will restore your smile beautifully. Like many people, you may have questions about the dental implant procedure. Drs. Gina and Christopher Gomez from Gomez Family Dentistry in Pensacola, Florida, provide the answers you need to make a knowledgeable decision about implant treatment.
What are dental implants?
Dental implants are small, titanium posts placed inside your jaw to support artificial teeth after you lose one or more natural teeth. Your Pensacola dentists can pair implants with dental crowns, an implant bridge, or implant dentures to replace any number of missing natural teeth.
What is the process for getting implants?
Drs. Gomez will assess your oral, overall, and jaw health to determine if you qualify for implant treatment. Implants require good jawbone density for support. If you’ve suffered extensive bone loss since losing your teeth, you may need a bone graft to strengthen your jaw before your implant procedure. If you’re a good fit for implants, we’ll plan your treatment and schedule implant placement.  Â
Through oral surgery, implants are placed inside your jawbone and left to integrate with the surrounding bone tissue. This osseointegration process generally takes months to complete. After the implants heal, Drs. Gomez will attach abutments to connect the implant to your new teeth and your artificial teeth to restore your smile.Â
Real Patients, Real Results
Is the implant procedure painful?
No. We use local anesthesia for implant surgery, so you feel no pain whatsoever. If the thought of surgery makes you anxious, we can provide sedation as well to help you have a comfortable, relaxing treatment. After your procedure, your gums may feel swollen or sore for several days. You can manage these symptoms with a prescription or OTC pain medication. Â
How long do implants last?
Dental implants provide a permanent solution for tooth loss, as the titanium posts can last a lifetime with proper oral care. Good brushing and flossing habits and routine dental cleanings will help keep your implants strong and healthy in the long term.  Â
Call our office for more information
New Patients:
(850) 429-4664 | Existing Patients:
(850) 435-3111
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Why should I choose implants over other tooth replacement treatments?
Implants can restore normalcy to your life by restoring your smile’s functionality, strength, and beauty. One of the first things tooth loss affects is your ability to bite and chew, making it difficult to eat certain foods. Implants will restore that ability to the full! Your new teeth will be as secure and stable as natural teeth because implant roots anchor them. Just imagine being able to enjoy all your favorite foods again! Drs. Gomez can customize your restorations for a precise, comfortable fit and natural appearance to give you a healthy and aesthetically pleasing smile. Â
Where can I go for good dental implants near me?
To learn more about our implant treatments, contact Drs. Gina or Christopher Gomez from Gomez Family Dentistry in Pensacola, FL, at (850) 429-4664.
Christopher Gomez, DDS
Studied Chemistry at Florida International University. After college, he received a US Air Force Health Professions Scholarship and graduated at the top of his class from the University of Maryland School of Dentistry in 2012. Then, he completed a one-year Advanced Education in General Dentistry Residency Program at Keesler Air Force Base (Biloxi, Mississippi) and was stationed at Hurlburt Field Air Force Base, where he served the rest of his term as a Captain. Dr. Christopher completed a year-long Comprehensive Implant Residency Program in Bessemer, Alabama, which gave him specialized knowledge on dental implants. He is currently in a 2-year orthodontic program learning to do conventional orthodontics and clear aligners.
Gina Bertuglia Gomez, DDS
Studied Psychology and Spanish Studies at the University of Delaware before attending the University of Maryland School of Dentistry, where she met Dr. Christopher Gomez. Upon graduation from dental school, she completed a one-year General Practice Residency at Stonybrook University, NY. She has spent the last ten years in private practice in Gulf Breeze and Pensacola, Florida. Dr. Gina always keeps the patients’ best interests at heart and treats them the same way she would treat her family.