Modern dental implants are a strong, natural-looking, dental restoration that work just like natural teeth. At Tarzana Smiles Family Dentistry, we identify the best candidates for this procedure and rebuild smiles from scratch. Before things get underway, it’s good for patients to know exactly what this procedure involves, so take a few minutes to brush up on your knowledge with our dental implants FAQ.
You will not feel dental implants and the procedure does not hurt. The area where the implant is placed is numbed with a local anesthetic. Some mild soreness is normal after the numbness wears off, and usually resolves after a few days. Once the implant is in place, it takes several months for the area to completely heal and the implant to attach to the bone. You will not feel the implant in the bone. After the implant is healed and a tooth is placed on it, it is sturdy, secure, permanent, and looks and feels just like natural teeth.
Dental implants are intended to last a lifetime and have about a 99% life time success rate. During the healing time, your Tarzana dentist will carefully monitor your oral health to ensure that everything is going properly. Once the healing is complete, as long as you brush and floss daily and see your dentist every six months for a checkup, your dental implants can last for a lifetime.
If you are missing several teeth, you may not need an implant for each one. If you have two or three missing teeth in one area, one or two implants may be enough to hold multiple replacement teeth. If you are missing an entire arch of teeth, you may be able to have all of the teeth replaced with just a few implants. Your dentist will make this determination before any work gets underway and discuss all the options with you.
Dental implants only require a few visits to your Tarzana dentist’s office and are typically completed between 4-6 months:
If you have a missing tooth, you can be considered for dental implants. You can be young or a senior, and the procedure will be carried out in the same way, starting with a thorough assessment of your oral health and complete medical history. X-rays, impressions, and a 3D scan all inform your Tarzana dentist of your viability as a dental implant candidate. After the evaluation, you and your dentist will discuss all the findings and different options to decide which is the best for you. Expect to be presented with all possible options for tooth replacement besides implant – there are many solutions that could work for you!
It’s natural to be curious about any dental restorations, and you should ask your dentist all your questions before you undergo any procedures. Learn more about dental implants by scheduling an appointment with the experienced team at Tarzana Smiles Family Dentistry located in Tarzana.
EXCELLENTBased on 39 reviewsVerifiedTina B.2024-06-30The greatest dentist office I've ever been to!! Been going for YEARS, and have told so many people about this place! Everyone has been happy and comes back!! ... Dr. Garo himself is so cool, so easy going and chill (NOT money hungry)! The whole staff is amazing!!! ... Jessica the receptionist is the sweetest, easy to communicate with, and I just love it here!! Highly recommend!!! They do such a great job with everything they do!!Verifiedc h.2024-01-23Don't go anywhere else...love them all!! Dr, you and your office are all a class act. Jessica is the sweetest. She is so kind. Jessica will handle all your schedule needs, she follows up and if there is a cancellation she will get you in. Zimra thank you for the deep cleaning. My gums and teeth are so much better. You make me feel so comfortable, I appreciate you. Dr O cares. He cares about us and not the $$. I will never go anywhere else. Thank you all!!VerifiedFaith A.2022-06-04The best of the best! All around lovely staff and incredible service! Would recommend this office to anyone! Jessica at the front desk is especially kind!VerifiedBrooke B.2021-10-09I am no longer afraid of the dentist and it's all because of this practice. Not only are the staff friendly, but they took my fears into consideration and were so gentle with me. I can only say good things about this office and I give them my complete trust with all my dental work.VerifiedAntonio P.2020-10-27I am not a review type of person, I actually will have to create a profile to this this, I still rather ask to people I know and trust about places and services, which it is exactly how I have ended up at Tarzana Smiles. Well I must be honest I am beyond impressed with the honesty of these folks really blown away but their simple English talk without trying to sell me stuff or to impress me with big words. Let's face it, nobody likes to go to the dentist, it hurts, it is uncomfortable, we are all the same...but when a dentist tells you that there isn't anything that wrong with a tooth and he would not do anything to it if it would be his tooth and takes the time to explain to you how things went and why, well that is a honest man and he has earned my respect and trust regardless what uniform he is wearing. Not to mention the very nice people working for him that are just example of kindness and really willing to help you, simple folks working! Overall fantastic experience.VerifiedNabi M.2020-09-11Dr Ourfalian is great! He is very kind, very professional and really cares about the quality of his work and the services they offer. Jessica, Vicki and Tina are all amazing. They make the visits enjoyable, they are always very kind and friendly - and are always super professional. Excellent, excellent. Ten stars!!VerifiedMarcy M.2020-08-15I've been going to Dr. Ourfalian since February now and I can honestly say that his practice and staff are amazing! Everyone there is super nice, incredibly helpful and most importantly, CLEAN. I hadn't gone to the dentist in a few years and was honestly embarrassed. I explained this to him and his staff and they were not judgmental at all! They quickly made me feel comfortable and now actually make me look forward to my visits. If you're looking for a dentist, I promise, you will not be disappointed!VerifiedDiane S.2020-06-09My dentist retired and a friend referred me to her dentist. Had a fantastic experience, I know the dentist ouch right, but no. It was great. Parking is easy, no pay. Office is clean and Jessica was prompt to get my paperwork and put me right in. Tina was my hygienist. She was kind, considerate. Walked me through everything she was doing. Had patience with my ocd issues. She was thorough with each of my teeth. She got everything off and cleaned out. My teeth feel great. You can tell she really loves what she does. Vicky took all of my xrays with the newest technology. She was fast and efficient. The dr came in and I was able to see all of my teeth on this handy pen camera device. It was great. I'm so grateful to find a dentist office that truly cares about my needs and I just have to hand them my insurance card. So easy and carefree today. Appreciate them all.VerifiedAysia B.2019-09-20I drive from Culver City to Tarzana I love my dentist office so much! They are so friendly and professional. I actually look forward to my visits here, which says a lot!VerifiedHelen Z.2019-08-12I've been going to Dr. Ourfalian for over 13 years. He and his team have done anything and everything to help my family and I. I've had basic dental work to teeth needing to be pulled to emergency dental implants. They always make you feel like family and Dr. Ourfalian is the simply the best at dentistry. Jessica, Tina, and Vickie are essential to the team. They always assist you with figuring out dental plans, payments, or anything you need help with. They're truly an exceptional team and I bring my entire family here and will continue to indefinitely. Thanks Tarzana Smiles!
ivette reyes2024-08-13Good place to get work done for your mouth.David Teichman2024-06-05I never ever leave reviews but I had to for Dr. Ourafalian and the group here. If i can give infinite stars I would. Jessica and Vickie are the sweetest, they ALWAYS have a smile on their face which tells you a lot about this office. The hygienist is the best Ive been to and so informative about everything. Dr Ourafalian is the nicest person Ive ever met. They do the best work Ive gotten done and are so kind generous with the cost. I recently moved 45 mins away from here and i still wont change my dentist to anyone else. If i had to drive 2 hours just to come to here I still would, thats how amazing they are. I recommend all my friends and family here. Most trusted dentist who only cares about the patient and whats best for them. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Michael Afek2023-07-05The best!Melinda Hull2023-04-27So happy to have found this place! Dr. Ourfalian is very kind, gentle, and informative. Alexa, Vickie, and Jessica too are all just the best! 10/10.Isaac Shafa2023-04-25Amazing Dentist, Amazing Staff, Kind & Polite, Amazing Experience !!Bh Studio2023-04-24Excellent job!Jared Masher2023-01-07He was great and his staff was absolutely amazing. They made my kids actually like going to the dentist and took tremendous care of us while under their care!J Gale2020-09-16Been our dentist for years, highly recommend. Office staff and hygienist great. Dr. O gentle, patient, kind and thorough!
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