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The closest alternative to your natural teeth.

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Restore Your Confidence And Uncover Your Best Smile!
Tooth loss is widespread among adults, especially as we age. Rather than living with the discomfort and hassles of dentures, you can enjoy a more natural alternative by choosing dental implants provided by Olney Dental Wellness. Dental implants can replace one or more missing or damaged teeth with a permanent solution that leaves your smile looking natural and allows you to eat the foods you love again – in as little as one day. 

So why wait any longer to regain your smile and self-confidence?
The Benefits of

Dental Implants

Dental Implants are a valuable alternative to an uncomfortable prosthesis like dentures. The implants themselves are small screws produced from titanium that serve a purpose similar to the roots of natural teeth. They are fused to the jawbone and support prosthesis and dental bridges, helping them perform as our natural teeth would. Once the implants are put in place, you’ll be able to replace anything from a missing tooth to a whole set of teeth. Given the numerous benefits and aesthetic qualities Dental Implants offer, they have become the preferred method of tooth replacement today.

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Dental Implants look and function like natural teeth.

Dental Implant treatment is much more than a simple cosmetic solution. The implant itself (the invisible screw-like structure below the gum line) provides the foundation or support for a dental crown that sits on top of the implant and is the visible portion of the tooth.

The implant replaces the root structure (i.e., support) for the tooth, providing a stable base and preventing the prosthesis from sliding or moving like dentures.

Once placed, replacement teeth are difficult to distinguish from your natural teeth. Dr. Patel, our doctor, will adapt the color, shape, and contour of the new teeth to match your natural teeth. In effect, you'll feel like you have your smile back.

2

Dental Implants prevent bone loss and maintain your youthful appearance.

Every day you wear dentures or have missing teeth, you experience bone loss where the bone literally breaks down, and the material is reabsorbed back into the body (called “Bone resorption”). Significant bone loss can shrink the contours of the jawbone, causing wrinkled lips and a sunken mouth and chin, making you look much older than you have to. Maintaining your natural bone is one of the most important advantages of dental implants. Dental implants can help counteract that by preventing resorption of the jawbone, stimulating bone growth, and stopping bone loss almost entirely.

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Dental implants enable you to eat and enjoy foods you love again.

Wearing an upper denture prevents you from really tasting food because the roof of your mouth is covered. With dental implants, it’s unnecessary to cover the roof of the mouth, so you can truly enjoy the taste of your favorite foods again. Further, since the implant replaces the entire tooth and the tooth root, it functions more like your natural teeth, with a strong, stable foundation that allows comfortable biting and chewing. Fresh vegetables, corn, fruits, and even steak are back on the menu.

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Dental Implants can last a lifetime.

The implant screw itself won’t decay and is designed to last for the rest of your life, assuming you receive regular dental check-ups every 6 months. While the exact material used will affect the overall life expectancy of crowns (the piece that sits atop the implant), patients can often enjoy them for a lifetime.
The Basics of

Dental Implants

Each dental implant has three parts:

1. Implant:
A screw that acts as an artificial root for your new teeth. This appliance permanently fuses to your jaw, giving the tooth its stability.
2. Abutment:
The small metal object, usually made of titanium or zirconia, that serves as a base for the crown and acts as the connection between the implant that supports and holds a tooth or set of teeth.
3. Crown:
The realistic-looking artificial tooth. The crown is placed once your jawbone from the implant placement and is strong enough to support the use of the new tooth. It’s usually made of zirconium or porcelain.
Your Smile Magicians

Dr. Anuja Patel

Highly trained dental implant experts. Hundreds of Google 5-star reviews.

Your Path to a Radiant Smile

Dr. Anuja Patel’s journey in dentistry began in India in 2002, where she excelled at Rajiv Gandhi University, graduating top of her class. After moving to the United States with her husband, Dr. Vikaskumar Patel, she expanded her expertise, earning an MBA in healthcare with honors from Sigma Beta Delta and a DDS from the University of Colorado Dental School. Now based in Maryland, Dr. Patel combines her extensive education and experience to offer exceptional dental care at Olney Dental Wellness.

Cutting-Edge Dental Implant Expertise

Dr. Patel's commitment to continuous learning ensures she stays at the forefront of dental technology and techniques. She is set to receive the prestigious AGD Fellowship, which marks over 500 hours of continuing education—a distinction achieved by only 6% of dentists. This dedication to education enables Dr. Patel to provide innovative and effective dental implant treatments, ensuring her patients receive the best possible care.

A Compassionate and Comprehensive Approach

As a Dawson Scholar, Dr. Patel has mastered advanced techniques for treating complex dental issues, including TMJ disorders and full mouth rehabilitation. Her expertise extends to the latest advancements in cosmetic dentistry, as evidenced by her active membership in the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD). Patients at Olney Dental Wellness benefit from Dr. Patel’s empathetic approach and cutting-edge knowledge, resulting in dental care that is both transformative and deeply respectful of individual needs and goals.

Begin your journey to a healthier, more radiant smile with Dr. Anuja Patel, where expertise, compassion, and advanced technology come together to provide unparalleled dental care.

Dr. Vikaskumar Patel

Local Expertise with a Global Perspective

Dr. Vikaskumar Patel, DDS, a lifelong resident of Chickasha, has been serving the community since graduating from the University of Oklahoma College of Dentistry in 1996. His early recognition as the Crown Council Young Dentist of the Year in 1998 propelled him to learn from top cosmetic and restorative dentists nationwide, including the renowned Bill Dorman of ABC’s Extreme Makeover. Dr. Phillips’ extensive training, including advanced studies at the Dawson Center for Excellence in Florida, equips him with unparalleled expertise in dental implants and full-mouth rehabilitation.

Commitment to Cutting-Edge Dentistry

Dr. Patel is dedicated to staying at the forefront of dental advancements, continually learning new techniques to provide his patients with the best care possible. His national presence complements his specialization in dental implants as a speaker and consultant for several dental manufacturers and his publications in multiple dental journals. Patients can trust that they are receiving care from a dentist who understands the latest developments in dental technology and actively contributes to the field.

Dr. Daniel Stewart

The Best Dentist in Columbia, MD

Dr. Stewart founded Olney Dental Wellness in Columbia, Maryland, after graduating from the Baltimore College of Dental Surgery in 1989. His mission was to build a one-of-a-kind dental practice – one dedicated to high-quality & personalized patient care. Dr. Stewart's persistence in meeting these goals is part of what makes him the best dentist in Columbia, MD.  

He has treated more than 30,000 patients with his comprehensive dental services and continues to expand his education every year. His personal goal and top priority is the dental health of his patients while also helping them improve their self-confidence and faith in dentistry.

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I would give 10 stars if I could. I went in not sure how they could help me, Dr. Patel and the staff were absolutely amazing. I was quickly scheduled for my procedure, went in with a terrible smile and left with a gorgeous one. One day … it was amazing!"
-Karen F.
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