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Single Tooth Replacement

If you have a non-restorable tooth that needs to be extracted or an empty space in your smile from a missing tooth don’t worry – we can help!  Dental implants are a wonderful option to replace missing teeth – they look, function, and more importantly, feel just like natural teeth.

Dental implants are titanium “roots” that are placed into the jawbone by your oral surgeon.  After a period of healing, in which the implant has time to fully integrate into the bone, your dentist places a crown onto it and “voila” – a new tooth! 

Prior to the development of dental implants the only methods of replacing teeth were either removable or fixed dentures.  A fixed denture is also called a bridge.  To make a bridge the two teeth adjacent to the missing tooth must be ground down so that crowns (or caps) can be placed over them.  The advantages to doing a bridge is that it can be done very quickly – often within a period of several weeks.  The disadvantages are that two natural teeth must be prepared (or ground down) for crowns, they can be a hassle to keep clean and require special attention when flossing, and can still experience decay.  Removable partial dentures (sometimes called flippers) can quickly replace missing teeth but have to be taken out of the mouth every night and can be very difficult to eat with.  With both of these options there is also a gradual loss of bone over time from the site of the missing tooth.  Think of bone as a “use it or loose it” quantity – if it is not being used for support of tooth roots it tends to melt away over time, leading to a variety of other health problems.

Implants are a fantastic option in that they truly do function as a natural tooth.  Our jaw bones love titanium and our bone cells grow into and around the implant’s structure until it is truly “one with the bone” – a process called osseo-integration. Because the implant is functioning as a tooth root it helps to maintain the bone of your jaw.  In addition the implant will not move, is often stronger than natural teeth, and will not decay. 

Contact our offices to discuss what options are best for your single tooth replacement. 

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Oral Surgery Client Testimonials

Dr. Martin and staff are amazing and wonderful. I highly recommend Dr. Martin for all your surgical needs for your teeth.
Steven J.
I went to Dr.Martin a couple years ago to get my wisdom teeth taken out, since then I have referred three of my friends and they were also very happy with his work. The staff and himself were so nice and friendly, made each of us feel comfortable and relaxed.
R.D.
My daughter had her wisdom teeth out and everything about the experience was easy. The staff was efficient and responsive, and the procedure went just as expected. Highly recommend this practice!
Alaina R., Truckee, CA
Dr. Martin and his staff are so professional that I’m compelled to write my first review of anyone. He was considerate and calming, answered any questions I had, reviewed procedures and relieved any anxiety I had for my implant.
David C. , Zephyr Cove NV
Dr. Martin and his staff have been and were during my procedure absolutely amazing and kind and professional. For … oral surgery, he and his staff are the best place to be taken care of.
Alison B., Truckee, CA
Dr. Martin and his office staff were extremely professional, their compassion and caring was awesome! I would recommend Dr. Martin to anyone in need of an oral surgeon.
Pam M., Truckee, CA
Dr. Martin is great, after having a wisdom tooth removed I had no problem or pain. I would highly recommend Tahoe Oral Surgery.
Sandy Wingate
Dr. Martin and his staff are awesome and super nice! I definitely recommend Dr. Martin to anyone looking for an oral surgeon!
Lyndsay F.
I highly recommend [Dr. Martin] and would not hesitate to drive back to Tahoe to have my son seen again (in fact, I already did!).
Erin E.
If you have to have oral surgery for any reason, you couldn’t pick a better place than Tahoe Oral Surgery & Implant Center. The staff makes you feel welcome and Dr. Martin is lovely!!!!
Kay Taylor

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Tahoe Oral Surgery and Implant Center
40165 Truckee Airport Road
#303 (2nd floor)
Truckee, CA 96161
530-587-5440

South Lake Tahoe

Tahoe Oral Surgery and Implant Center
591 Tahoe Keys Blvd.
Suite D4
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
530-541-4042
Daniel C. Martin, DDS and Dr. Rachel Appelblatt, DDS, MD your Truckee and Lake Tahoe Oral Surgeons

Proudly Offers the Following Oral Surgery Services:

Dental Implants, All-on-4™, Teeth-in-an-Hour™, Bone Grafting, Jaw Bone Health, Jaw Surgery, Jaw Bone Deterioration, Ridge Augmentations, Sinus Lift, Nerve Repositioning, Socket Preservation, Pre-prosthetic Surgery and treatment of Facial Trauma, and Oral Pathology.

Serving the following California and Nevada communities: Truckee, South Lake Tahoe, Reno, Gardnerville, Minden, Carson City, Tahoe City, Kings Beach, Incline Village, Zephyr Cove, Stateline NV, Sierraville.

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