West Augusta Dental Associates

Dr. Greg Clepper, Dr. Bobby Turner
& Dr. Carson Glore

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West Augusta Dental Associates

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Augusta, GA 30909

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Dental implants are the gold standard in tooth replacement because they replace your tooth and root.

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Dental Implants in Augusta

patient receiving dental implants in augusta, ga Losing a tooth impacts more than just the appearance of your smile. Without a tooth replacement, you will also experience bone loss, shifting teeth, and bite misalignment, which can impact your oral health.

Dental implants are a reliable solution to restore your smile by replacing one or more missing teeth and protecting the health of your jawbone from the deterioration that occurs with tooth loss. Dr. Clepper has completed extensive additional training in implant dentistry, allowing him to complete dental implants from start to finish and guide our patients through the process at our Augusta dental office.

The Advantages of Dental Implants in Augusta, GA

There’s a reason dental implants are considered the gold standard in tooth replacement. They offer remarkable benefits our patients appreciate.

Natural Look and Feel

A dental implant closely mimics your natural tooth for easy home care, natural aesthetics, and chewing with confidence.

Reliable Procedure

Tooth implants have a 95 percent success rate, making them an extremely reliable treatment choice.

Bite Stabilization

Replacing missing teeth ensures you maintain bite alignment and stability for comfortable chewing.

Simple Home Care

You can brush and floss your implant just as you would a natural tooth, making it easy to care for.

Protects Jawbone Health

The implant keeps your bone healthy and stimulated, helping prevent the deterioration accompanying tooth loss.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why doesn't West Augusta Dental Associates participate in my dental insurance plan's network?

At West Augusta Dental Associates, we understand that insurance coverage is an important consideration in your dental care decisions. Our practice has chosen to remain out-of-network with many dental insurance plans for several key reasons.

Prioritizing Patient-Centered Care

Being out-of-network allows us to prioritize quality care over insurance company requirements. Insurance networks often impose limitations on treatment options, materials used, and time spent with patients. By remaining independent, your Augusta dentist can recommend the best treatments based solely on your oral health needs rather than insurance restrictions.

We believe in transparent pricing and personalized care. Insurance networks typically negotiate reduced rates that can sometimes lead to compromises in service quality or rushed appointments. Our dental practice maintains fair pricing while ensuring we dedicate appropriate time and attention to each patient.

While we don't participate directly in many networks, we still work with your insurance. As a courtesy, we file claims for you and help maximize your benefits. Many insurance plans offer out-of-network coverage, often covering a significant portion of your treatment costs and reimbursing you directly.

We're happy to provide pre-treatment estimates and discuss financial arrangements that work for your budget. Our team is experienced in helping patients understand their insurance benefits and optimize their coverage.

Contact West Augusta Dental Associates for More Information

If you have questions about how your specific insurance plan works with our practice, please contact our Augusat, GA, dental office at (706) 738-8070. We're committed to making quality dental care accessible while maintaining our high standards of excellence.

What foods should I avoid after getting dental implants?

Recovery after dental implant surgery is important for successful healing and long-term success. At West Augusta Dental Associates, we want your dental implants in Augusta, GA, to heal properly and last for decades. Following proper dietary guidelines during your recovery is essential for the best results.

Immediately After Surgery

During the initial healing phase, stick to soft, cool foods that won't irritate the surgical site. Avoid anything that requires excessive chewing or could dislodge the blood clot forming around your implant. Cold foods like smoothies, yogurt, and ice cream can actually help reduce swelling and provide comfort.

Foods to Avoid During Early Recovery

Hard, crunchy, or sticky foods can interfere with healing and potentially damage the implant site. Skip items like nuts, chips, popcorn, and hard candies. Spicy foods may cause irritation, while extremely hot beverages can disrupt the healing process. Carbonated drinks should also be avoided as they can cause discomfort and interfere with clot formation.

What You Can Enjoy

Focus on nutrient-rich soft foods that support healing. Warm (not hot) soups, mashed potatoes, and protein smoothies are excellent choices. According to the American Dental Association, maintaining a diet of soft foods and warm soup during the healing process helps ensure proper recovery.

Gradual Return to Normal Diet

As your implant heals and integrates with your jawbone through osseointegration, you can gradually reintroduce firmer foods. This process takes time, and we'll guide you through each stage of your recovery.

Questions about your post-implant diet? Call our Augusta dental office at (706) 738-8070 for personalized guidance on your recovery journey.

How long does it take to heal after dental implant surgery?

Healing after dental implant placement surgery is typically between three and six months.

During this time, we're allowing your biocompatible dental implant to fully fuse and integrate with your jawbone through a process called osseointegration. When your implant is fully integrated with your bone, it is completely stable, just like your tooth root, and ready to support your restoration, a custom porcelain crown.

It is this process that makes dental implants so unique because they are the only procedure that replaces both your tooth and root. This is important because without a root to support, your jawbone begins to deteriorate, which can impact support for your facial structure and neighboring teeth, resulting in more tooth loss.

Why Choose Dental Implants?

Dental implants offer several advantages for patients that make them the gold standard in tooth replacement.

Excellent Aesthetics — A dental implant looks and feels like a natural tooth.
Superior Function — Chewing and eating are comfortable and easy because your implant is just like a natural tooth.
Exceptional Longevity — A dental implant can potentially last for a lifetime with the proper care.
Bone Protection — An implant keeps your jawbone healthy.
Bite Stabilization — Dental implants protect bite alignment, which promotes jaw joint (TMJ) health.

Would you like to learn more about dental implants in Augusta, GA? Contact West Augusta Dental Associates at (706) 738-8070 and book an evaluation with one of our dentists. We can complete the entire process from start to finish in the comfort of our dental office.

How Dental Implants Revitalize Your Smile

West Augusta Dental Associates offers dental implants A dental implant relies on three integral parts to create your new tooth:

The Implant — A biocompatible titanium post that naturally fuses and integrates with your jawbone, taking the place of your root
The Abutment — A connector that attaches the implant to its restoration
The Restoration — A custom porcelain crown for a single tooth or a bridge or denture to replace multiple missing teeth

Dr. Clepper strategically places your dental implant into your jawbone. We then give the implant time to heal and integrate fully with your bone while closely monitoring its progress. This process typically takes three to four months, and then the implant is ready to support its new restoration.

Our Team

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Dr. Gregory Clepper

Dr. Greg Clepper is a native of Augusta with deep roots in the local community. After graduating from Lakeside High ...

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Dr. Robert Turner

Dr. Bobby Turner is a native of Americus, Georgia, who graduated from Georgia Southwestern State University and the Medical College of Georgia School of Dentistry. He began his distinguished career ...

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Dr. Carson Glore

Originally from Columbus, Georgia, Dr. Carson Glore earned her Bachelor's in Biology from Columbus State University before completing ...

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Dental Implants Technology

CBCT Cone Beam Technology

Our state-of-the-art CBCT (Cone Beam Computed Tomography) scanner at West Augusta Dental Associates provides detailed 3-D images of your teeth, bones, soft tissues, and airways.

This revolutionary technology allows our Augusta dentists to view your oral structures from every angle, leading to more precise treatment planning for dental implants, root canals, and other complex procedures. Unlike traditional x-rays, these detailed 3-D scans give us the most complete view of your oral health, helping us provide you with the highest standard of dental care.

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Implant-Supported Dentures in Augusta, GA

grandparents with implant-support dentures in augusta

Many denture wearers struggle with a secure fit, which can cause issues with their traditional removable dentures. The good news is that we can use two to six dental implants designed to fit into a denture and hold it securely in place so there’s no embarrassing slippage during talking or eating.

With dental implants, denture wearers can also enjoy better bone health, avoiding the deterioration that accompanies traditional dentures. Healthy bone structure means better longevity for the denture.

Would you like to learn more about how dental implants in Augusta can restore your smile? Contact your West Augusta Dental Associates team at (706) 738-8070 and book an evaluation with Dr. Clepper for more information.

Testimonial

I highly recommend Dr. Clepper. He is patient, understanding, and very gentle.

West Augusta Dental Associates and Dr. Clepper restored my smile. For too many years I lived with the loss of some teeth. I was ashamed to smile or talk showing my teeth. Dr. Clepper developed a treatment plan to provide tooth implants and crowns. Now I can smile showing my beautiful teeth. Even better I can eat apples, corn on the cob, asparagus... lots of foods I couldn't bite or chew well because of missing teeth. I highly recommend Dr. Clepper. He is patient, understanding, and very gentle. Throughout all the appointments, I never felt any pain (and I am a big dental coward) or discomfort. They are simply amazing!!!!
-Stephen

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Misconceptions About Dental Implants

Dental implants are widely considered the strongest, most reliable, and longest lasting way to replace missing teeth. Unfortunately, some tooth loss sufferers hesitate to undergo implant placement because of misguided myths and outdated information. At West Augusta Dental in Augusta, GA, Dr. Greg Clepper and our outstanding team want to make sure our patients have all the facts about this life-changing restorative treatment.

So, let’s clear up some common dental implant misconceptions!

Misconception #1: Dental Implants Are Painful

Many patients worry that implant placement surgery will be painful. In reality, modern techniques and ...

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Missing teeth can really take the shine out of your smile. Whether you lost a tooth to an injury, decay, or just bad luck, it can affect the way you chew, talk, and feel about yourself. But here’s the good news: dental implants can save your smile and restore your confidence and overall quality of life. At West Augusta Dental Associates, we love helping patients regain their confidence in smiling, and dental implants in Augusta are one of the best tools we have for achieving just that.

Revitalize Your Smile with a Tooth Implant!