Teeth In A Day In Raleigh

If traditional dentures cause you discomfort, difficulty in maintenance, or pain, consider the Teeth in a Day treatment. This advanced, modern technique offers a significant improvement in stabilizing loose dentures. It's important to know that not replacing missing teeth can lead to serious issues. Once a tooth is lost or extracted, the underlying jawbone begins to deteriorate. This happens because natural teeth maintain the strength of the jaw's bony walls. Without them, and with uneven biting pressure, the bone can weaken, soften, and shrink over time.

A New Smile Transformation

In addition to bone loss, missing teeth can also contribute to periodontal (gum) disease and receding gums. When teeth fall out or become extracted, they will become much more susceptible to gum disease. The un-replaced tooth pocket can easily become infected, especially if it is not taken care of properly.

It is imperative to replace missing teeth as soon as possible to ensure that you are maintaining your oral health. Dentures, unfortunately, only provide a quick aesthetic fix to replace missing teeth. Dentures do not permit support below the gum line, nor does it fully provide the functionality needed for the patient. Typically with dentures, the patient’s diet must be adjusted as they cannot eat what they want due to the chance of damaging the dentures or in fear of them slipping out.

The jaw bone will begin to slowly deteriorate with traditional removable dentures. These restorations sit on top of the gum line and don't provide any stability in the jaw bone like with implants. Many patients complain about painful sores in the jaw bone and gums because of traditional dentures.

The Teeth in a Day procedure can provide answers to questions and concerns that traditional denture users have. This treatment has provided a modern take on permanently fixing dentures into a patients mouth in one simple appointment. If you are looking to have a smile makeover, with Teeth in a Day, this can be achieved.

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Anna Abernethy, DDS

Dr. Abernethy, originally from Concord, North Carolina, moved to Raleigh for college and graduated from Meredith College in 2001 with a degree in biology and a minor in chemical physics. Her journey towards dentistry began unexpectedly when she experienced a dental emergency during her college years, leading her to explore the field through externship programs. Witnessing a patient's life-changing smile makeover after a car accident inspired her to become a dentist. She pursued her dental education at UNC-Chapel Hill Dental School, actively participating in various community service initiatives and events. After graduation, she gained valuable experience as an associate in a dental practice.

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Jill Sonner, DDS

Dr. Sonner, a Raleigh native, completed her undergraduate studies at NCSU in Biological Sciences in 1999. She pursued dental education at UNC Dental School and trained at Fayetteville VA Medical Center, gaining skills in treating medically compromised and geriatric patients, and in advanced surgical techniques, including implant placement. She achieved Fellowship with The International Dental Implant Association, mentored by Dr. Arun Garg. Dr. Sonner, alongside Drs. Abernethy and Wells, took part in a mission to the Dominican Republic, contributing to dental implant surgeries, enhancing chewing function for locals who wouldn't otherwise have the chance. Their efforts significantly improved the quality of life for many recipients.

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Anita Wells, DDS

Dr. Anita Wells, developed her passion for dentistry in her hometown of Pinehurst, inspired by her childhood dentist's compassionate and personalized care. From a young age, she was fascinated by his ability to transform lives through beautiful smiles. Observing his artistic skills and the positive impact he made on patients, she decided to pursue dentistry. Dr. Wells graduated Magna Cum Laude from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with a Bachelor's degree in Biology and Chemistry, and later earned her Doctor of Dental Surgery with the highest honors. After practicing in Chapel Hill, she co-founded Renaissance Dental Center in 2009, aiming to provide personalized dental care based on her dedication to changing people's lives.

Dentures Vs
Teeth In A Day

Having dentures can not only be incredibly uncomfortable in some cases (if they’re not fitted properly), but they can also be embarrassing to some patients who’ve experienced them slipping out at social gatherings. Even if dentures are fitted correctly in the beginning, the jaw bone below will deteriorate over time and therefore shrink the tooth arch below fairly quickly. In this case, a denture must be refitted every few years to stop this from happening. Not only is this a hassle, but the patients will also feel the dentures sitting uncomfortably as they rub and can create sore spots on the gum lines above your jaw bone. 

Bone loss not only affects the functionality of your mouth but aesthetically can also change the shape of your face too. Bone loss in the jaw is what can cause a patient to prematurely look older if they have missing teeth. This happens because the skin will begin to sag around the areas where the bone is slowly deteriorating. Patients who've replaced their teeth with dental implants have slowed the aesthetics of the aging process down. The dental implants that sit behind the lips help the skin to stay plump and look younger and fuller for longer. 

Dentures Aid In Deterioration

An implant supported denture takes the deteriorating jaw bone out of the picture as it actually aids in strengthening the jaw bone below. The titanium post that is inserted into the jaw bone (dental implant) is made of titanium, which is a material that has been found to fuse together with human bone, otherwise known as osseointegration. This is the same material that is used in hip replacement surgeries.

This fusion becomes the strength that the implant needs in order to stay in the jaw bone and mimic a tooth root and its stability. The post acts as a natural tooth root. Once it is fully healed, the patient will likely not be able to tell the difference in the functionality of a natural tooth vs. a dental implant (they even look extremely similar as well)!

While bone loss is not halted completely, the deterioration process is slowed incredibly with Teeth in a Day (implant supported dentures). The titanium post below the gum line stimulates the strength of the jaw bone below which can stabilize the teeth as well as allow the patient to function normally.

Eat What You Want!

With dentures, many patients have to change their diet when they’re eating or drinking in order to ensure the dentures don’t slip out, crack or break, or rub harshly against their gums. With Teeth in a Day, this issue is essentially eliminated. The implant supported dentures are either screwed into or pop on and off the denture. Therefore there is no chance of them slipping out. 

Only a dental professional can remove the screw retained restorations. Because the denture is fixated on the patient’s implants, they do not move around as much as traditional dentures. 

The other restorative option would be where the implants act like anchors for the denture to be clipped onto and taken out at night. 

Either restorative option allows the patient to eat whatever food he or she would like. There are no reasons to restrict a diet with the Teeth in a Day procedure.

This process allows patients with missing teeth issues to fully transform their smile (often in just one day). The implant surgery can be done on the same day as extractions as well, to ensure a quick replacement. If you are unsure about Teeth in a Day, talk to your dental professional about your options to see if this procedure could be the best choice for you and your smile. 

What Happens In A Smile Consultation?

Setting expectations can be the first part of a smile consultation.   Here is some information to outline what to expect during a smile consultation with Renaissance Dental Center. The first part of a smile makeover consultation is for the patient to discuss their goals with the dentist.  Some of the most popular smile makeover goals include the following:

  • Replacing missing or decaying teeth with Dental Implants
  • Straightening crooked, weak or thin teeth with Clear Aligner Therapy
  • Whitening severely stained teeth
  • Lengthening teeth that are too short with Veneers
  • Filling gaps in between teeth with Bioclear

Second it is important for patients to expect the dentist to help them consider different procedures. The dentists at Renaissance Dental Center and our staff are trained to know what procedures will work best for certain conditions, which is why they help recommend the appropriate ones. For example, a cracked tooth may benefit from a dental crown or dental bonding, both of which are smile makeover options. Once the dentist makes their recommendation, the patient can begin to consider their options.

Your timeline is another expectation for the smile makeover consultation is for a timeline to be determined. Most patients want to know how long the process will take so that they can prepare appropriately. Certain smile makeover procedures may take a few months, which is good to be aware of prior to the process beginning. On the flip side, it is good to be aware of procedures that may not take as long, which can be helpful if the patient needs to undergo multiple procedures, such as teeth straightening and whitening. Oftentimes, multiple procedures are combined to complete a smile makeover because there may be multiple goals. Being aware of how long it may take can be helpful for the patient.

Done be afraid to ask questions.  The last part of the smile makeover consultation is to go over questions and concerns. Patients should expect the dentist and staff to discuss concerns that they have with the treatment and vice versa. Our team will answer any questions or concerns regarding the smile makeover so that the patient knows what to expect and how to prepare. This part of the consultation is extremely important because it allows for open communication between the dentist and the patient.