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Dental Implants in Kailua-Kona with Dr. Carter Yokoyama

Dental Implants by Dr. Carter YokoyamaPeople may lose a tooth or lose multiple teeth for a variety of reasons. Whatever the reason may be, it is of the utmost importance to fill these gaps between teeth in order to ensure a good appearance and optimal dental health. While dentures and dental bridges are good ways of accomplishing this, Dr. Carter Yokoyama offers a sturdier solution at his practice in Kailua-Kona. That solution is dental implants. With dental implants, there is no need to worry about dental adhesives or embarrassing slippage of dentures, bridgework, and other dental restorations.

Problems Associated with Missing Teeth

Multiple problems are associated with missing teeth. First off, there is appearance. Missing a single tooth or multiple teeth leaves major gaps in the smile that are not appealing and may leave a person feeling self-conscious. The gaps may also make it difficult to eat certain foods or to chew certain foods properly. In addition to this, multiple gaps between teeth can alter the appearance of a person’s face, particularly in the cheek and mouth area. Another concern is tooth alignment. If the gaps between teeth are allowed to remain, a person’s remaining teeth may shift and become crooked over time.

How Dental Implants Work

Dental Implants are for EveryoneDental implants are artificial tooth roots that are surgically placed into your jawbone. Since they are anchored into your actual bone and gum tissue, they are extremely secure. While a single dental implant can support an artificial tooth, multiple dental implants can be used to support dentures, bridges, and other dental restorations. Since they are so secure, there is little chance that there will be slippage or looseness with dental implants.

The Implant Dentistry Process

When you visit Dr. Yokoyama’s Kailua-Kona practice for dental implants, you should note that it is a multi-step process, but one that will be well worth it in the end. Dr. Yokoyama will first assess if your jawbone and gum tissue is healthy enough to support a dental implant. You will then undergo an oral surgery to place the implant. This surgery is followed by a period of healing and integration in which the implant is essentially fused to your jawbone and held in place by your gums. Once this period is complete, the dental implant or dental implants are ready to support a dental restoration.

Contact Us for a Dental Implants Consultation

It is important to meet with Dr. Yokoyama at his Kailua-Kona practice to find out if dental implants are right for you. There are many dental health factors at play which will determine your candidacy for dental implants, and so it requires a comprehensive examination of the condition of your mouth. Following the examination, Dr. Yokoyama will then devise a course of action that will best meet all of your dental health needs. To learn more about your dental care options, contact our dental spa in Kailua-Kona today to schedule a visit.

Testimonials

Shannon
ShannonPatient
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Beautiful office, helpful and friendly staff, caring and knowledgeable doctor and hygienist, utmost care to keep everything clean and sanitary, current on research, new studies and technology within dentistry. Highly recommended Dr. Yokoyama’s office!
Terry
TerryPatient
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The staff in this office are a blessing to the community. I've been visiting the office for more than five years now. I always leave my appointments confident that I had excellent quality, personalized care from professionals with high standards. On top of that, they leave you feeling like family and I come away better educated about the latest research and how to improve my oral/dental health
Gordon
GordonPatient
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I've always been warmly greeted by Michelle upon entering the very clean and professional office. She's been a great help in properly managing my dental benefits. All the staff has a great mix of professionalism and warm, personal care. Dr Yokoyama takes time to explain what is going on with your dental care and possesses great skill in his profession.
Teri
TeriPatient
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Dr. Carter Yokoyama is the best dentist I've ever experienced and I've been on Earth a long while. The office/dental staff is exemplary, none better!
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Meet Your Dentist, Dr. Carter Yokoyama

Dr. Carter S. Yokoyama grew up in Honolulu, Hawaii where he graduated from Punahou School in 1984. He completed both his undergraduate studies and dental school at the University of Washington, in Seattle. He graduated from the UW School of Dentistry in 1992 and is licensed to practice in both Hawaii and Washington. Dr. Yokoyama is an active member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry and American Dental Association