Restorative care
Dental Implants
A permanent, natural-feeling replacement for a missing tooth, restored here in Plymouth.
A dental implant replaces a missing tooth from the root up: a small titanium post takes the place of the root, topped with a custom crown matched to the teeth beside it. At Soothing Dental the surgical placement is coordinated with a specialist we trust, and Dr. Alejandra deFuentes Cutter, D.D.S. designs and restores the finished tooth here in Plymouth.
How the treatment is handled
We plan the case, coordinate the surgical placement directly with an oral surgeon we work with regularly, and then do the restorative work here: the abutment, the crown, and the careful matching of shade and shape that makes the result invisible. That division is deliberate rather than a limitation. The surgeon places implants constantly, and Dr. deFuentes Cutter's aesthetic training is in exactly the part you actually see.
Why patients choose implants
Unlike a bridge, an implant does not lean on the healthy teeth beside it or require them to be reshaped. Unlike a removable denture, it never clicks, slips, or comes loose over dinner. It stands on its own, it preserves the bone in your jaw where a missing tooth would let it shrink away, and you can eat what you like without thinking about it.
From one tooth to a whole mouth
Implants are not only for single gaps. A small number of implants can carry a bridge across several missing teeth, or anchor a denture so that it clips firmly into place instead of moving. Where most or all teeth are missing, a full mouth reconstruction can be built on implants, either as a secure removable design or a fixed one that stays in permanently.
What to expect
The first visit is a relaxed conversation. We look at the area, take images, and walk through every option in plain language, including the ones that cost less. If an implant is right for you, we arrange the placement and stay involved through healing until the crown is fitted and feels like your own tooth. Healing takes time, and we will be straightforward with you about the timeline rather than making it sound quicker than it is.
Am I a candidate?
Most healthy adults with a missing tooth are. Even if you have been told elsewhere that you do not have enough bone, it is worth a second opinion, because grafting can often create the foundation that was missing. Gum health has to be sound first, and smoking meaningfully affects success rates, so we will talk about both honestly rather than after the fact.
Planning it around your situation
Every treatment plan here is built around three things: your goals, your dental health, and your budget. We will lay out the alternatives, including a bridge or a partial where those would serve you well, and help you decide what makes sense to do now and what can wait.
Dental implants in Plymouth
If you have been hiding a gap when you smile, or putting off replacing a tooth because you assumed the process would be an ordeal, come and talk it through. We see patients from Plymouth, Canton, Northville, and considerably further out, and there is no pressure attached to a conversation.
Why patients stay
Dentistry, done differently.
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Gentle, even for the anxious
We hold your hand through it, literally if you want. No judgment, no rush.
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Caring for Plymouth families for decades
Three owners, one standard of care, and over 25 years in Dr. deFuentes Cutter's hands.
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A person, not a call center
Call and you reach our front desk. We answer your questions ourselves.
Good questions
Questions patients often ask.
Do you place the implant yourselves?
The surgical placement is coordinated with an oral surgeon we work with and trust, and the restorative work is done here: the abutment, the crown, and the shade and shape matching that make it look like your own tooth. We plan the case and stay involved throughout rather than handing you off.
Are dental implants painful?
Most patients are surprised how comfortable it is, and commonly compare the recovery to a straightforward extraction. The placement is done under local anesthetic and there is usually some soreness for a few days afterwards. We stay in close touch through healing so nothing is a surprise.
How long do implants last?
With routine brushing, flossing and regular checkups, a well-placed implant can last the rest of your life. The crown on top may need replacing after many years of wear, in the same way any restoration eventually does, but the implant itself is designed to be permanent.
I was told I do not have enough bone. Is that the end of it?
Not necessarily, and it is worth a second opinion. Bone grafting can often build the foundation that is missing, and techniques have moved on considerably. Gum health needs to be sound first and smoking does affect success rates, so we will talk about both honestly rather than afterwards.
Is an implant better than a bridge or a denture?
For many people, yes. An implant stands alone without reshaping the healthy teeth beside it, it preserves the bone in your jaw, and it never slips the way a denture can. But a bridge or a partial is sometimes the more sensible answer, and we will compare all of them openly.
Ready when you are
We're easier to call than you think.
Tell us what's worrying you. We'll take it from there. No scripts, no rush.