Full Mouth Dental Implants in Stafford, VA: A Secure Replacement for Missing Teeth

Full mouth dental implants in Stafford, VA replace all of the teeth in your upper arch, lower arch, or both with a set of teeth anchored to implants in the jaw. This treatment is meant for adults who have lost most or all of their teeth, who wear dentures that slip or rub, or whose remaining teeth can no longer be saved. Instead of resting on the gums, your new teeth attach to implants, so they typically feel steadier when you eat and speak.

At Rai Family Dentistry, Dr. Shivaprasanna Rai and Dr. Paulina Oldland plan and place implants in our Stafford office, so you do not need a referral to another practice for the surgical part of your care. Planning starts with 3D CBCT imaging, which shows the height and width of your jawbone along with the position of nerves and sinuses. Digital X-rays and iTero digital scans fill in the rest of the picture. If the scan shows that more bone is needed first, bone grafting and sinus lifts are also done here.

You may be a candidate for full arch implants if:

• You are missing all or most of the teeth in one or both jaws
• Your denture moves, clicks, or causes sore spots
• Several teeth are failing from advanced decay or gum disease
• You avoid certain foods because chewing has become difficult
• You want a more secure alternative to a traditional denture

Your first visit is a consultation that includes an exam, a 3D scan, and a conversation about your health history and goals. Your dentist then explains the options, which may include a fixed bridge or a removable denture that snaps onto implants, and how many implants each arch is likely to need. On the day of surgery, the area is numbed, any teeth that cannot be saved are removed, and the implants are placed in the jaw. In most cases you will wear a temporary set of teeth while the implants bond with the bone, a healing period that usually takes several months. Once your dentist confirms that healing is complete, your final teeth are made and attached, and the fit and bite are adjusted.

Good home care and regular checkups help protect your implants:

• Stick to soft foods during early healing, as directed by your dentist
• Clean around the implants and under the teeth every day with the tools we show you
• Keep your follow-up visits so healing can be checked
• Avoid smoking, which raises the risk of implant problems
• Schedule routine cleanings and exams so we can monitor the implants and your gums

Coverage for implant treatment varies widely from plan to plan. We accept most PPO dental insurance plans and file claims for you, and you will receive a written estimate before any treatment begins. For the portion insurance does not cover, financing is available through CareCredit, Alphaeon Credit, and Cherry payment plans.

Rai Family Dentistry has served Stafford County since 1999 and has earned more than 400 five-star Google reviews. You will find us at 239 Garrisonville Rd, Suite 102, on Route 610 just minutes from I-95, with free on-site parking. Patients visit from Stafford, Aquia Harbour, Garrisonville, Falmouth, and Fredericksburg. To find out whether full mouth dental implants are right for you, book online or call (540) 657-0867.