Dental implants offer the strength and stability of your natural teeth and can last a lifetime with proper care.

Dental Implants

Missing teeth can make it difficult to bite down and chew your favourite foods, and you might have trouble speaking clearly. When you have gaps in your smile, it can also affect your self-confidence and hinder your quality of life, not to mention the oral health issues it can cause.

Thankfully, we offer dental implants at our Wagga Wagga clinic, allowing you to achieve the beautiful, healthy smile you’ve been missing. Depending on your needs, you can choose from a single implant, an implant-retained bridge or an implant-retained partial or full denture.

What Are Dental Implants?

Dental implants are titanium posts that are surgically placed into your jaw; they mimic your missing tooth’s roots and stimulate your jawbone so it doesn’t shrink or deteriorate.

Unlike removable dentures, implants are fixed in place, providing a strong foundation for chewing, speaking and smiling.

A dental implant has three components:

Implant — This small titanium post acts as your tooth’s roots and supports a dental restoration.
Abutment — Once your implant heals, a connector is added to hold your restoration in place.
Restoration — For a single implant, we add a custom dental crown to complete the process. For multiple missing teeth, we attach a bridge or denture.

Why Choose Dental Implants?

Dental implants are considered the gold standard in tooth replacement, offering stability and aesthetic beauty. Consider these benefits of choosing implants from Best St. Dental:

Natural Look and Feel

Implants look and feel like your natural teeth, blending seamlessly with your smile. No one will know you have them.

Strength and Stability

Implants provide a strong foundation; because they fuse with your jawbone, you can enjoy your favourite foods again.

Jawbone Preservation

Implants stimulate your jawbone and keep it from deteriorating. You won’t have to worry about a sunken appearance.

Long-Term Solution

Implants can last a lifetime with proper care and maintenance. Brush and floss as usual and schedule regular dental visits.

Frequently Asked Questions

Dental implants are a reliable, long-lasting solution for replacing missing teeth, and they can restore more than just your smile. For many people, implants restore comfort, confidence and the ability to eat and speak with ease. If you're wondering whether you're a good candidate, the answer depends on a few key health and lifestyle factors.

At Best St. Dental in Wagga Wagga, we offer single-tooth implants, implant-retained bridges and implant-supported dentures, all tailored to suit your individual needs. We will carefully assess your oral health and medical history before recommending options for your smile.

What Makes Someone a Good Candidate?

Most healthy adults who are missing one or more teeth may be suitable for dental implants. You're likely a good candidate if you:

Are missing one or more teeth
Practise good oral hygiene
Are free from gum disease
Have enough jawbone density to support an implant (or are open to a graft if needed)
Don’t smoke or are willing to quit during the healing period
Don’t have medical conditions that interfere with healing (e.g., uncontrolled diabetes)

Even if you’ve been missing teeth for a while, dental implants may still be possible with the right planning and support.

Your Next Step Toward a Stronger Smile

If you’re considering dental implants, whether for a single tooth or full arch replacement, our experienced team can help. We’ll guide you through every step, from consultation to restoration, using proven techniques and modern care.

You’re welcome to reach out to our Wagga Wagga dental clinic to book your implant consultation and start your journey toward a confident new smile.

Understanding the Dental Implant Procedure

At Best St. Dental, we’re committed to educating you about your tooth replacement options and working to create a treatment plan tailored to your smile goals, timeline and budget.

Here are the steps we follow for this safe, effective treatment:

Initial consultation — The first step in your implant journey involves an oral health assessment to see if implants are right for you. You’ll need to be free from tooth decay and gum disease and have sufficient bone density to secure the implant.
Treatment planning — If you’re a candidate for dental implants, we’ll carefully plan your treatment, discussing it with you and answering your questions. We will be sure to explain the duration of the process and the associated costs.
Implant placement — On the day of your procedure, we’ll ensure your comfort by completely numbing your mouth. Then, our implant specialist will precisely place one or more implants.
Healing phase — Over the next several months, your jawbone will fuse with your implants in a process known as osseointegration. Then we’ll add the abutment.
Final restoration — After your mouth heals, we’ll add the custom restoration, giving you the smile you’ve always wanted.

Our Team

Meet More of Our Team

Dr Helen Powis BDS, M.R.A.C.D.S., MClinDent

Dentist

Helen is a farmer’s daughter, who came from rural Shropshire in the UK to live in Wagga in 2005. After graduating from Birmingham University, she has worked in a variety of practices and gained extensive ...

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Dr Glen Baker BDS (Hons) Syd Uni

Dental Implant Surgeon

Dr. Glen Baker was born and schooled in Wagga Wagga and graduated with honours from Sydney University in 1994. He has a keen interest in implant dentistry and has been placing and restoring dental implants ...

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Take the First Step Toward a Stronger Smile

If you’ve had enough of slipping dentures or covering your mouth when you laugh, dental implants may be the answer you’ve been looking for. To take the first step toward a stronger, healthier smile, feel free to call us on (02) 6921 5799.

We can help you arrange a consultation and guide you through the implant process.

Dental Implants Technology

CBCT Cone Beam Technology

Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT) provides us with a detailed, 3-D image of your teeth, jaw and sinuses. These scans are invaluable for planning dental implant placement, root canal therapy and other complex dental procedures. CBCT scans provide a comprehensive view of all parts of your mouth, enabling us to deliver more efficient care to you and your family.

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