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We are seeing patients for all treatments from dental cleanings to dental implants.

We will continue to follow governmental guidelines to help prevent the spread of the coronavirus. Your overall care and safety is our highest priority.

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We warmly welcome new patients and schedule all free consultations promptly. Please call our office, or simply use the form below if you have any questions or would like to schedule an appointment!

Dental Implants in Idaho Falls

Our Dental Implant Specialist Dr. Jayson Bird, along with Dr. Brent Simpson and Dr. Michael Tall have combined 75 years of experience.

If you were told you are not a candidate for dental implants and want a second opinion, or perhaps you are exploring dental implants for the first time, we’d love to both educate and help!

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Our teeth are designed to work together. When a tooth is missing, the strength and stability of the surrounding teeth are substantially weakened. Dental implants are ideal and essential to replace one or more missing teeth. Dental implants will also prevent further and more serious complications with the surrounding teeth and gums.

Dental implants are metal or ceramic posts that are placed into the jaw bone to substitute the root structure of a missing tooth. Once the posts are in place, a dental crown is secured onto the post completing the tooth restoration.

Single Tooth Implants

Dental implants may be used in a variety of different situations. The most basic dental implant procedure is replacing a single missing tooth. In these situations, the implant and crown strengthen surrounding teeth and provide needed support for chewing.

Laugh with confidence again!

If more than one tooth is missing in different areas of the mouth, more than one individual implant may be placed to provide ample support for all surrounding teeth.

You will laugh again with confidence when missing teeth are replaced with a dental implant.

Multiple Tooth Implants

When multiple teeth are missing in similar areas of the mount, more than one implant may be placed or an implant-supported bridge may be a more suitable option.

An appointment with Dr. Bird will allow him time to provide appropriate alternatives specific to your situation.

Implant supported bridges are much more stable than relying on weaker adjacent teeth as an anchor.

Feel like yourself again!

When your implants and bridges are in place, you will feel like yourself again when you can chew without thinking about it and eliminate the self-consciousness of smiling with missing teeth.

Alternative to Dentures

Individuals who have a history of infection, failed root canals or have several fractured teeth or crowns may consider implants as an alternative to dentures. Implants can be used to replace all teeth with an All-on-4 implant system. The All-on-4 implant procedure is a life-changing solution to years of struggling with dental problems and pain.

Life-changing alternative to dentures!

In this situation, all teeth are removed and four implants are placed. The denture/bridge is then firmly fixed to the dental implants. This way, you don’t have to remove the denture/bridge or deal with the hassles of dentures.

This system also supports a more normal appearance that is common with people who are missing a lot of teeth or have dentures that don’t fit well. The All-on-4 system is a tremendous esteem booster!

Existing Denture Wearers

Existing denture wearers may also consider the All-on-4 Implant System.

Many people who wear traditional dentures often times lack stability and function with their dentures while they eat and speak. They continually struggle with the messy adhesive “goo” to attempt to hold their dentures in place. They also have to deal with a myriad of other issues caused by dentures like sores, taste deviations, speech difficulties, cleaning/ disinfecting hassles not to mention the embarrassment when the dentures dislodge.

The All-on-4 Implant System provides superior comfort, greater convenience and an enormous boost to your esteem. When you end the struggle with dentures, you will fill like yourself again and smile with confidence.

Start a new phase of life with a free consultation with Dr. Bird. He will assess your situation and determine if the All-on-4 Implant System is right for you or he will identify other solutions that may be better suited. No matter what your situation or dental history, Dr. Bird can help.

Denture Problems Solved With the All-on-4 Implant System:

Adhesive “Goo” Mess
Gum Sores
Cleaning and Disinfecting Hassles
Taste Deviations/Perversions
Speech Difficulties
Limited Taste Ability
Dislodged Dentures

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About Bird Family Dental

In early 2018, Dr. Jayson Bird first joined Dr. Brent Simpson and then a few months later Dr. Michael Tall with hopes to combine the two practices and let Drs. Simpson and Tall pursue new passions in life. The result — Bird Family Dental in Idaho Falls!

Both Drs. Tall and Simpson still work as consultants for our family practice and, along with Dr. Birds’ experience, combine for over 75 years of dental experience. If we are not #1, we are certainly one of the most experienced dental practices in Idaho Falls, Idaho.

Jayson Bird comes to the area after practicing dentistry in North Idaho. Bird Family Dental utilizes the best, up-to-date dental technology, such as Cerec Same-Day Crowns and Cone Beam 3D X-rays to better serve their patients.

We pride ourselves on meeting the needs of all patients big and small. Offering a full range of services from cosmetic to preventive, we are here to serve and help you keep and maintain the smile of your dreams. We look forward to seeing you in our Idaho Falls office soon!

Meet the Doctors

Practicing for over 25 years in the Portland area, Dr. Kooning received his dental degree from OHSU with high honors. He trained in oral and maxillofacial surgery at the State University of New York. Dr. Kooning is a member of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, the Western Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, and the Oregon Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons.

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During his career, he has received multiple awards including graduating on the Dean’s list, receiving the Pharmacology Award, and has been voted Top Dentist.

Dr. Kooning volunteered for many years with the National Foundation of Dentists for the Handicapped and served as a mentoring surgeon, training dentists in the skills necessary in the art of implant dentistry for the Nobel Biocare Corporation.

Dr. Bouneff is a second-generation oral surgeon and the former President of the Washington County Dental Society. He received his Bachelor of Science in Biology from Eastern Oregon State College in La Grande, Oregon, and went on to earn his D.M.D at the Oregon Health & Science University School of Dentistry. He served his residency at the Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery at the Washington Hospital Center in Washington D.C. He became Chief Resident in his third year.

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In 1996, he was made a partner. Dr. Bouneff was the Assistant Clinical Professor in the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at the OHSU School of Dentistry in Portland, Oregon for ten years.

Dr. Bouneff is a member of the American Association of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, the American Dental Association, the Oregon Society of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, the Oregon Dental Association, the Washington County Dental Society, the Western Society of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, and the International Association of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery.

He is the inventor of Powertome 100S from Westport Medical, an innovative new tool that offers oral surgeons better control when extracting teeth and lessens the pain and healing time for patients.

Considering Dental Implants?

At Bird Family Dental, our dentists do everything they can to give you a beautiful smile and help you keep your natural teeth. However, life can be unpredictable, and at some point, you may find yourself with a damaged or lost tooth. If that happens, you may need dental implants.

For many years, the only options for treating missing teeth were dentures or bridges. But thanks to advances in dental technology, dental implants are now a viable option.

Dental implants are a long-lasting and safe way to replace your damaged or missing teeth. Let’s see if they are the right choice for you.

Who Might Need Dental Implants?

Dental implant procedures are just one of the many services we offer our patients.

If you have a damaged or lost tooth, you have options available to you. You may need to replace just one tooth, or perhaps you need to replace several. If you need dentures, however, that is a different procedure. Either way, your dentist will help you determine the best course of action.

If you find yourself in a situation that resulted in damaged or missing teeth, you may need dental implants. In order to be a good candidate for a dental implant procedure, you must have healthy gums and a strong jawbone so that the implants can be installed properly.

Contact our office today and talk to one of our knowledgeable team members to see if you are a candidate for implants. We can set up a consultation at which point your dentist will examine your teeth and your overall oral health to determine if this procedure is right for you.

What Are Dental Implants, Exactly?

A dental implant is a tiny metal screw (essentially an artificial tooth root) made of titanium. This surgical fixture is inserted into your jawbone, and a replacement tooth is attached to it. The implant acts as a sort of anchor to hold the new tooth in place.

The dental implant process is a quick and effective solution for patients who are looking to replace their missing or damaged teeth and restore their smile and self-confidence.

What Can I Expect at My Appointment?

Your dentist will do a thorough examination of your mouth and take x-rays of your head, jaw and teeth to be sure that you are a candidate for the procedure.
Once you are qualified to receive dental implants, your dentist will place the dental implant into your jawbone beneath your gum tissue. As the gum tissue heals (which can sometimes take a few months), the implant will bond with the bone and attach to the gum.
Once the gum tissue has healed, your dentist will attach an abutment to the implant. (Abutment is the name given to the post that connects the replacement tooth to the implant.)
The artificial replacement tooth is then attached to the abutment.
If you are replacing several or all of your teeth, a fixed bridge will be anchored to your dental implants.

Dental implants at our clinic typically take two visits to install: one to fit the screw, and one to install the false tooth. Please note that all bone structures and all patients are different. Your procedure may take longer or involve more steps (such as bone augmentation) than the steps above.

What Are the Benefits of Dental Implants?

Damaged or missing teeth can impact our lives immensely. Dental implants help by restoring your everyday functions such as chewing, eating, and speaking confidently. They can also prevent adjacent teeth from drifting into improper positions.

Here are some additional benefits of dental implants:

Durability
Low maintenance
Look and feel like natural teeth
Boost and restore your confidence

If you think dental implants are the right choice for you, or if you have any questions, call or send a request below and talk to one of our dentists. Nothing is more important to us than the dental health and confident smiles of our patients!

Request a Free Appointment Today.

We warmly welcome new patients and schedule all free consultations promptly. Please call our office, or simply use the form below if you have any questions or would like to schedule an appointment!