Life Before Dental Implants

  • Aged appearance due to loss of jaw bone density
  • Sensitivity to hot and cold foods
  • Difficulty chewing
  • Talking with a lisp
  • Missing, fractured, or broken teeth

Life After Dental Implants

  • Increased sense of confidence
  • A Youthful appearance due to bone retention
  • Easy chewing
  • Improved speech
  • A beautiful, full smile

Dental Implants Procedure

The dental implant procedure starts with a comprehensive exam performed by implant dentists Dr. Kendall Skinner and Dr. Michael Fox. After the exam, our implant dentists will remove the damaged or missing teeth if necessary, and surgically place a small titanium post into your jaw bone. In some cases, the permanent restoration will be able to be placed immediately, but in others, the implant post will need time to heal. In which case, you’ll be fitted with a temporary restoration that looks like your other teeth but isn’t as strong as the permanent restoration. After the implant site heals, a permanent restoration that is functional, comfortable, and natural-looking will be fixed into your smile.

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Dental Implant Candidates

Candidates for dental implants in Anchorage are those who are healthy and physically able to undergo surgery. Other considerations to keep in mind when considering dental implants are smoking, heart disease, diabetes, or radiation therapy to the head and neck. If you have or have had any of these, additional attention will need to be given to the case—but that doesn’t mean you can never get dental implants. Just as with natural teeth, you will need to commit to regular brushing, flossing, and visits to the dental office for cleanings and checkups.

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Meet Our Anchorage Dentists

Doctors Kendall Skinner and Michael Fox are Anchorage-based implant dentists offering the highest quality care. You can rest assured that with Dr. Kendall and Dr. Fox in the driver’s seat, your dental implants will look, feel, and function just like natural teeth. Dr. Kendall is one of two GNM neuromuscular dentists in the state of Alaska and has a focus on dental implants. Dr. Fox has over 25 years of experience and is an expert in advanced surgical techniques. Both doctors are committed to patient comfort and oral health in conjunction with overall health.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Dental implants are specifically designed to match the look and color of your surrounding teeth, making it nearly impossible for anyone to tell the difference from your natural teeth and a dental implant.

There are countless insurance policies available depending on what your employer has chosen for you and each plan covers dental procedures in different ways. Our experience at Excellence In Dentistry is that insurance companies are finally acknowledging dental implants as the standard of care when it comes to replacing a missing tooth. We encourage you to call your dental insurance provider to find out specifically what will be covered.

Our ultimate goal is to maintain your oral health and our amazing administrative team is here to assist you with any information you or your insurance company may need to maximize your insurance benefits.

The Dental implant procedure is performed under local anesthesia. Most patients who have received dental implants say the procedure is no more uncomfortable than a regular tooth extraction. Most discomfort following the procedure can typically be treated with over-the-counter medication (e.g., Tylenol, Motrin).

If you are worried about dental discomfort or suffer from dental anxiety, we also offer oral and IV sedation dentistry.

You will care for your dental implants just as you would your natural teeth. Brushing, flossing, and regular dental visits will ensure your dental implants, and your remaining teeth, stay clean and in good health for years to come.