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At Gasior Family Dentistry we care about you, and we’re here to help you achieve your healthiest, brightest smile.
We understand that choosing a dentist is an important decision. After all, your smile is your greatest asset and says a lot about your overall health. From the moment you walk in the door you will be welcomed by a caring staff in a relaxed, stress-free environment where the whole family can feel at ease.
We utilize the latest in dental technology and techniques in order to offer you the best dental implants available.
We specialize in improving smiles, and look forward to working with you today!
Common Questions About Dental Implants
Dental implants are small titanium posts that replace the roots of missing teeth. They are inserted into your jawbone during a minor surgical procedure that takes place at Schaefer Dental Group. After the implant has been placed in your jawbone, a completely lifelike porcelain tooth crown is attached. In some cases, the implant needs to fuse with the bone for several months before it is permanently crowned; in other cases, you can have new (but temporary) teeth the same day your implants are placed.
You can replace a single tooth, multiple teeth or all your teeth with implants. You don’t even need one implant for every missing tooth. As few as two Implants can support a removable lower denture, while as few as four implants can provide a full, permanent set of top or bottom teeth.
Most people find dental implant surgery very easy to tolerate. Any post-operative discomfort can usually be managed with over-the-counter anti-inflammatory medication such as ibuprofen or OTC pain-relievers. Ice can also be helpful.
At the outset, implants are more expensive than other tooth-replacement methods such as dentures or bridgework. But they also last many years longer and in fact should never need replacement. So they offer the best, most cost-effective option when viewed as a long-term investment in your health, comfort and well-being.
They require exactly the same care as natural teeth: daily brushing and flossing, along with regular dental checkups and professional cleanings. Although implant teeth will never decay, the gum tissues around them can become inflamed or infected in the absence of good oral hygiene. Properly cared-for dental implants should last a lifetime.
Strictly speaking, implants can’t be rejected because they contain no living cells or genetically coded material. The titanium of which they are made is completely biocompatible, and allergies are extremely rare. But an implant can fail to integrate with the jawbone if an infection develops in the absence of good oral hygiene, or if it is subjected to biting forces too soon. However, this is rare; implants regularly achieve success rates in excess of 95%.
There’s a good chance that you are, but this can only be determined after a complete oral examination that includes x-rays of your jaws. Please schedule a consultation to begin the exciting process of restoring your smile and bite.
Dr. Andrew Gasior
My name is Andrew Gasior, and I received my Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the University of Michigan School of Dentistry. I share time practicing at a public health clinic in Kalamazoo and the Schaefer Dental Group in Lansing which provides a great opportunity to care for an underserved patient population while also learning from one of the best dental practices in Michigan. My favorite aspect of dentistry is building relationships with my patients while working through a treatment plan with them. It is always a pleasure to see patients become involved and motivated in their oral health care as opposed to dreading every dental visits. I enjoy spending my free time relaxing with my family in Northern Michigan and visiting friends who are now scattered throughout the country. I also enjoy traveling abroad and, whenever possible, including dentistry into these trips. I have completed dental mission trips to Honduras and Guatemala with the Global Dental Brigade and Manos de Jesus, respectively. Whether it be near or far, providing dental care to those in need is something I am passionate about and look forward to doing throughout my dental career.
