Dental Bone Grafting
Dental bone grafting helps rebuild lost jawbone, creating a strong foundation for dental implants and improving long-term oral health. It can preserve facial structure, stabilize surrounding teeth, and support confident chewing and smiling. The procedure is safe, common, and tailored to your comfort and needs.
Dental Bone Grafting in Fargo, ND
Dental bone grafting is a common procedure used to rebuild or strengthen areas of the jawbone that have thinned or weakened over time, often due to tooth loss, gum disease, or injury. During treatment, your dentist places specialized grafting material in the affected area to encourage your body to create new, healthy bone. Over the next several months, the graft integrates with your natural bone, restoring stability and support.
Bone grafting is frequently recommended to prepare for dental implants, protect nearby teeth, and improve long-term oral health. It’s a safe, proven way to help your smile stay strong.
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What is the dental bone graft process?
- Consultation & imaging: We review your health history and take X-rays/3D scans to measure bone loss and plan treatment.
- Personalized treatment plan: Your dentist explains graft options, timeline, and sedation choices so you feel confident.
- Comfort-focused procedure: After numbing the area, we place graft material where bone is needed and secure it in place.
- Healing & integration: Over the next few months, your body builds new bone around the graft.
- Follow-up visits: We monitor healing, manage comfort, and confirm readiness for implants or other restorations.
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Are dental bone grafts painful?
Dental bone grafting may sound intimidating, but most patients are pleasantly surprised by how manageable the procedure is. During the procedure, your mouth is thoroughly numbed with local anesthesia, so you should feel little to no pain, mainly pressure. Afterward, it’s common to experience mild soreness or swelling for a few days, similar to what is experienced after a tooth extraction. Over-the-counter pain relievers and cold compresses usually keep discomfort under control. Many patients return to normal routines within a day or two. Your dentist will provide personalized instructions to keep you comfortable.
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What is the dental bone grafting aftercare process?
After a bone graft, proper aftercare helps protect the surgical site and supports healthy healing. Expect mild swelling or soreness for a few days; cold compresses and prescribed medications can help alleviate these symptoms. Avoid smoking, drinking through a straw, or vigorous rinsing, as these can disturb the graft. Stick to soft foods and chew away from the area. Gently brush nearby teeth, but keep the graft site clean as directed, often with a special rinse. If bleeding, fever, or worsening pain occur, please get in touch with our office immediately.
More Questions About Dental Bone Grafting?
If you have more questions about dental bone grafting, or if you would like to make an appointment, please contact our office today!
