Move over dentures. This is the new gold standard for tooth replacement

Getting major dental work might not sound like fun but finding the right dentist can help ease stress.

And for one local woman, getting her smile back means everything.

In this case, the right dentist was her neighbour, Dr. Michael Webster, owner and general practitioner at Kelowna Dental Centre (KDC).

“I heard ads on the radio about his dental clinic and it intrigued me, so I made the phone call,” Dawna Lemky told Kelowna10. “I knew that he was a dentist, but I didn’t know exactly where his office was until I got serious about my dental care.”

Lemky needed some major work done on her teeth but didn’t want to get dentures. After talking with Webster and his team, she decided to go with dental implants, which are the only permanent solution to tooth loss on the market.

“They helped me understand and walked me through the process,” Lemky said. “It was a very good experience, [KDC] did a tremendous job in giving me my smile back, and I’m very grateful and thankful.”

The implants utilize a titanium or ceramic post implanted in the jawbone to anchor a custom single-tooth or multi-tooth restoration. Single crowns may also be attached, or bridges, or implant-supported dentures to create natural-looking results that feel and function like real teeth.

“Implants are the gold standard of tooth replacement,” Dr. Webster said. “We’ve streamlined the process to make it very easy and understanding for anyone that embarks on the implant journey.”

He said this is a costly treatment, but with how long it lasts and the minimization of trauma to adjacent teeth, the expense is lower than some may expect. KDC also offers payment and finance plans in order to make it obtainable for everyone.

“I travel around the world getting trained by all of the experts in the field,” he explained. “I bring back all the implant techniques and deliver them straight to our patients at Kelowna Dental Centre.”

The benefits of dental implants include:

- Improved Appearance

- Improved Speech

- Improved Comfort

- Easier Mealtimes

- Improved Self-Esteem

Don't suffer through the pain, discomfort, and distress that comes with missing teeth. Find out more about dental implants at Kelowna Dental Centre.