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To Our Patients,

We understand and deeply respect that you may be concerned about coronavirus in public places, even at our state-of-the-art sterilized office.

Our first priority is always the health and well-being of our patients. And that is a priority we take extremely seriously, even with the current disruptions we’re all experiencing.

It has been a very difficult decision, but we have decided that it is in the best interest of our community, our team, and our patients that we not see regular patients until at least Monday, April 1, 2020.

If you do have a dental emergency, we are here and will be here and happy to help you. Please call us and we’ll get you in ASAP.

If you do have a scheduled appointment, we will be reaching out to you directly to get you rescheduled to a future date.

This is just one more way that we can show our high level of care for you … and for everyone in our community. We very much look forward to seeing you, your family, and your friends very soon.

As always, if you have any questions, please call our office at 502-430-3451.

Sincerely,

Dr. Michael Kirchner
Kirchner Dental of St. Matthews

Chew & Smile Freely With Dental Implants in Louisville

Most kinds of replacement teeth can’t stimulate your jaw when you chew. This is a serious shortcoming, since this lack of stimulation results in a loss of bone density. Your jaw will shrink, making you look older. Unlike other teeth replacements, our dental implants in Louisville encourage bone growth in the same way that your natural tooth roots do.

Keeping your jaw strong is a great benefit, but it’s not the only one you’ll enjoy with implants. They will also:

  • Give you a bite strong enough to enjoy all of your favorite foods
  • Replace teeth without impacting any of your remaining teeth
  • Keep your replacement teeth secure without adhesive, so you never need to worry about teeth that feel loose
  • Stay in great shape with regular brushing, flossing, and checkups
  • Last decades or even a lifetime, if you maintain good dental health

To see if you’re a candidate for implants, call us today at 502-430-3451 to schedule a consultation. If you are worried about the cost, consider joining our Healthy Smile Plan, which offers a 15 percent discount on services.

Implants Function Like Artificial Tooth Roots to Give You a Stable Bite

If you have dentures, they sit on top of your gums, kept in place by suction and perhaps some adhesive. Even if they fit perfectly at first, they become loose over time as your jawbone shrinks. That won’t happen with implants. Receiving implants is a two-part process:

  • Dental Implant Placement – An implant, which resembles a small screw, is surgically embedded in your jaw. Over a period of several months, your bone actually fuses to the implant in a process called osseointegration.
  • Dental Implant Restoration – Your dentist attaches a tiny piece of hardware called an abutment to the top of your implant. Once the abutment is in place, your dentist can then attach a dental restoration to your implant. The restoration will look, feel, and function like a natural tooth. A crown is used to replace a single tooth. If you need to replace multiple teeth, implants can support a bridge or even full dentures.

For dental implants in Louisville, call 502-430-3451 or request an appointment using our online form.

Common Questions About Dental Implants

Modern dental implants are titanium screws that replace the roots of missing teeth. Implants are placed directly in your jawbone. They can support dentures, bridges, and crowns, which means you can get them no matter how many teeth you are missing. Implants make replacement teeth stronger, more secure, and more stable.

That’s a decision you have to make for yourself. However, we can say that having implants makes your replacement teeth feel and function nearly as well as the real thing. Studies have shown that patients with dentures alone can restore about 20 percent of their biting power. In contrast, patients with implant-supported dentures can bite and chew with nearly as much force as people with a full set of teeth.

They may be covered partially by some policies. We are happy to help you get the maximum benefits from your plan, whether that is assistance after a deductible or a percentage of the cost covered by your provider. Also know that we offer multiple payment options, including financing, to help you get your implants within your budget.

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