Many folks around the College Area put off fixing a missing tooth. Life gets busy with work, family, and weekend trips to the Modesto Certified Farmers Market. But when a tooth is gone for a long time, the jawbone underneath starts to shrink. Eventually, chewing becomes painful. Your face might even look a little different. When you finally decide to get a permanent fix, you need a strong foundation. Finding a top modesto dentist makes all the difference. At Gill Dental & Implants, we rebuild that lost foundation using a safe, routine procedure called bone grafting. Bone grafting adds new strength to your weak jaw, making it completely ready to support your new smile.
If you recently had a bad toothache that ended in a tooth extraction, the empty space left behind is vulnerable. Without a tooth root to stimulate it, the bone melts away. During your visit to our office on Orangeburg Ave, we take clear digital x-rays to see exactly how much bone is missing. If the bone is too thin, we place a small amount of new, safe grafting material directly into the empty space. Over the next few months, your body works naturally to grow your own solid bone around this material.
A strong jaw is the secret to a smile makeover that lasts a lifetime. Patients from nearby Salida and Ceres often come to us asking for dental implants to replace their missing teeth. If your jaw is too weak, an implant cannot hold tight. Bone grafting gives us the thick, healthy bone we need to place the implant safely. Once the jaw is fully healed and strong, we can attach a beautiful porcelain dental crown. The result is a brand new tooth that looks and acts just like the real thing.
Bone grafting is a simple procedure where we add tiny particles of bone-building material to a weak spot in your jaw. This tells your body to build new, healthy bone in that exact spot.
No. We use strong local numbing medicine before we start. You will not feel any pain during the procedure. You might feel a little sore or swollen for a few days after, but normal pain relievers handle this easily.
You want a local dentist who takes time to explain the x-rays and answers all your questions. At Gill Dental & Implants, we focus on gentle care and clear communication so you always feel totally comfortable in the chair.
The soft gums heal in just a few weeks. However, the new bone takes about three to six months to become completely solid. We check your progress closely before moving on to the next step.
Not always, but it helps a lot. Placing a bone graft right after we remove a tooth preserves the natural shape of your jaw. It keeps the bone from shrinking and saves you time and money later.
Patients often wonder what we actually use to rebuild the jaw. We use highly safe, thoroughly sterilized grafting materials—often synthetic or from a certified tissue bank. This material simply acts as a temporary scaffold. Your body uses it as a guide to grow your own natural, solid bone in that empty space, and the original graft material eventually dissolves away.
If you are looking for a dentist who accepts PPO insurance, coupled with quality dental care, then we are your answer. We accept all PPO insurances at our office. If you do not find your insurance listed below, give us a call and we would be happy to help you.
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Looking for a Dentist? THIS IS THE PLACE!! They have been our dentist office for 8 years now. The office staff is helpful with scheduling and insurance. In the back they are so helpful answering questions, explaining treatments. Dr Gill is simply amazing and sets the bar very high for all of his staff. But hands down Dr Sharma is the most kind and caring Dentist I have had in my 52 years. Her chair-side manner is lovely, she truly cares and wants to make sure you are comfortable and in ZERO pain. I had a crown procedure on my lower right molar, the next day the text me to check to see how I was feeling!!!! It is just not, that I feel cared for.... I AM CARED FOR!!!
First let me state that I rarely give reviews. But when exceptional service is given, it’s so important to share. I had the best service at the Gill Family Dentistry. Ingrid, Jolene, and Lily were all very kind and shared their personal experiences to ease my anxiety of removing my wisdom tooth. I was still nervous when Dr.Gill introduced himself and explained the procedure. But as soon as he noticed how tense I was, he was able to calmly talk me through my fears and I truly felt like I was in the best capable hands. He was calm, quick and steady the entire time. His calmness and care has made me a patient for life. Thank you so much Gill Family Dentistry. I look forward to coming back soon.
I have lived in Modesto for 18 years. I was very in need of a good dentist for my mom when she moved here from back east. I found Dr. Gill online and went in for a consultation. The entire staff was friendly and genuine. We had a lot of decisions to make about the work my mom needed and I was in a panic over how I would pay for it. Dentures are very expensive. I had already been through the experience with my husband with another dentist. Jolene helped us get care credit and really explained everything and made it work for us. Dr Gill explained everything in a way that we understood and he really showed care and concern for my mom. I highly recommend Gill Family!
2401 E Orangeburg Ave Suite 150, Modesto, CA 95355
