Dental Implants in San Diego, CA
Expert Implant Placement From Start to Finish
- 3D digital imaging for precise planning
- Straumann implants for lasting results
- Free no-obligation consultations
"I love Dr. Stragier! He’s honest, friendly, and always does an amazing job. This last visit was just a consultation, but I really appreciated his recommendations and advice. He’s someone I genuinely trust, and it makes such a difference knowing you’re in good hands. Such a great dentist and a great man overall. Highly recommend." — Serina, 5-Star Review
Tooth Loss Happens More Often Than
You'd Think
When you have a missing tooth or teeth, you may feel like you're all alone. You're not: around 120 million patients in the U.S. have lost a permanent tooth, and 36 million have lost all of their natural teeth.* Our dentist has seen many patients with missing teeth — and he can provide a long-term solution with dental implants.
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Great Care From an Experienced Implant Dentist
At Balboa Dental Care in San Diego, CA, Dr. Daniel Stragier has more than 10 years of experience restoring implants and is a member of the San Diego Implant Study Club. Our dentist and his team of compassionate professionals can guide you through the entire dental implant treatment process.
Consultations at Balboa Dental Care are free of charge. Whether you come in for a consultation or a routine cleaning, Dr. Stragier can assess your situation and determine if implants are the best choice for you.
How Much Do Dental Implants Cost?
The cost of dental implant treatment at our San Diego dental office varies from patient to patient. Generally:
- The cost of an implant is between $2,150 and $2,400
- The cost of an abutment is between $400 and $1,200
- The cost of an implant-supported crown is between $3,000 and $6,000
- Dr. Stragier can determine the total cost of your dental implant therapy in a free consultation.
Certain elements of dental implant treatment may be covered by dental insurance. Our San Diego practice accepts most dental insurance plans. We offer several payment and financing plans to make treatment affordable.
An Investment in Your Quality of Life
Modern dentistry provides numerous options to replace missing natural teeth. Thanks to state-of-the-art dental porcelain, traditional bridges and dentures are an affordable way to fill the gaps in your smile. Unfortunately, these options do not stop jawbone atrophy. Dental implants are the only treatment that supports your health by stopping further bone deterioration.
With traditional dentures and bridges, continued atrophy leads to changes in your facial features. This requires frequent adjustments to restorations to ensure they continue to fit properly. The costs of these adjustments add up over time, not to mention the number of trips you have to make to the dentist.
Implant-supported dentures and bridges do not require such frequent adjustments. Because they are anchored securely to implants, they also do not shift around. For many patients who have chosen dental implants at our San Diego, CA dentistry office, the long-term health and quality-of-life benefits outweigh the upfront costs.
What Are Dental Implants?
Dental implants are used to replace missing tooth roots. They provide much-needed stimulation for your jawbone and support lifelike restorations.
It takes three parts to restore your smile with dental implants: implants, abutment pieces, and restorations. Depending on how many teeth you're missing, your restoration can be a crown, bridge, or denture. In addition to traditional implants, our practice is proud to offer All-on-4® dental implants that can support a full denture with just four implants.
The Benefits of Dental Implants
Durability
If you practice good dental health habits and follow your dentist's instructions, your dental implants can last for 40 years or longer. While the restoration attached to the implant will someday require replacement, the implant itself can last a lifetime.
Better Bone Health
Tooth roots provide stimulation to the jawbone. A missing tooth can cause the jawbone to atrophy, potentially leading to misalignment of your teeth and distortion of your facial structure. Working in place of the missing roots, dental implants can stop further atrophy.
Dental Implant Treatment Spans Several Months
Our dental implant consultations come at no charge, giving you a stress-free opportunity to explore your options. That way, you're easily empowered to make the right decision for your smile. Dental implant treatment involves several steps:
“Always hated going to dentist, until I found Balboa dental care. They are pleasant from staff and doctor. You don't feel shots, and they do great work. They have all up grade tech. I have suggested them to friends and family! — Sue, 5-Star Review
Ready to Get Started?
We make it easy to save time on your implant consultation. Simply print and fill out these convenient forms. You can bring them to our San Diego office when it's time for your appointment to expedite your visit.
Nervous About
Treatment?
Sedation Can Help
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Dental implants can be placed using only local anesthesia, but if you're feeling anxious about the procedure, you can receive oral conscious or nitrous oxide sedation. These options induce a state of deep relaxation to ensure your complete comfort.
Following your dental implant surgery, you may experience minor bleeding, swelling, and some discomfort for a few days. To ensure you stay healthy and infection-free, our San Diego dentist may prescribe antibiotics and an antiseptic mouthwash. You may be able to return to work after two to three days, but you should avoid strenuous physical activity until you're cleared by Dr. Stragier.
Maintaining good oral hygiene after surgery is important, but you will need to be careful. Slowly brush the area around the placement site, making sure to avoid irritating the incisions. You will want to keep your mouth clean and free of any leftover food particles. Rinse your mouth out completely after each time you eat. Be mindful not to forcefully spit out water; just let it fall.
You will be on a soft-food diet for a few days after surgery. It's better to take a few extra days to ensure you are well on the road to recovery before easing back into regular food. Once your gums have fully healed, you will be able to enjoy all of your favorite foods.
Your personalized care instructions will be different depending on whether you are replacing a single tooth or several teeth, but general implant surgery aftercare instructions include:
For Swelling
You can help reduce bruising, discomfort, and swelling by applying ice packs to your cheeks and jaw during the first few days of your recovery. Keeping your head elevated, especially when you sleep, can also ease swelling.
For Pain
Dr. Daniel Stragier will likely prescribe pain medication to help minimize discomfort during the first few days following your surgery. Our dentist may recommend taking over-the-counter medication in combination with your prescription.
For Bleeding
You will be provided with gauze to staunch any bleeding from your gums. While minor bleeding following surgery is perfectly normal and can be expected, if you notice excessive bleeding, contact our dental office immediately.
Caring For Your Dental Implants
Whether you replaced a single tooth with an implant-supported crown or an entire arch with implant-supported dentures, you should still brush twice and floss once a day. Maintaining a regular schedule of biannual visits to our San Diego, CA, dentist's office should be a priority. This allows Dr. Stragier to regularly check the condition of your restorations to ensure your dental implants provide you with a lifetime of benefits.
Want a Healthier Smile? Request a Free Consultation Today
Dental implants are the only way to prevent jawbone atrophy after losing a tooth, and they offer the best stability out of any tooth replacement option. You can take the first step toward a lifetime of better oral health and function by requesting a free implant consultation at our San Diego, CA, office. Contact us online or call (858) 541-1844.
Choose Dental Implants From Our San Diego Practice
Depending on the complexity of your case, Dr. Stragier may perform implant surgery. To provide you with the best dental implants San Diego has to offer, our dentist works with trusted oral surgeons for more advanced cases. Our team is dedicated to your oral health and general well-being. To ensure you have an anxiety-free experience, sedation is always available to you.
Whether you are missing a single tooth or an entire arch, we provide implant-supported restorations to meet your needs. If you are missing a full arch of teeth and are tired of dealing with traditional dentures, Dr. Stragier offers Teeth-in-a-Day implants at our San Diego, CA, dentistry office. We also offer All-on-4 dental implants that can be a great option for patients with bone atrophy.
You can request a free consultation to learn more about your implant options.
At Balboa Dental Care, your experience is our number-one priority.
