From difficulties chewing and speaking to a heightened sense of self-awareness that can damage self-esteem, even just one dental implant to replace a missing tooth can change your life. As soon as a tooth is lost, the bone density in that area of the mouth begins to decrease from lack of use, causing a sunken-in appearance and weakening the mouths supporting structures. This allows remaining teeth to shift, and leads to even further tooth loss over time. At Smile Solutions, we can help alleviate your daily frustrations and get your smile back with permanent dental implants. This modern solution has quickly become the gold standard in tooth replacement and dental implants are an ideal alternative to traditional options, such as dentures.
Have you been consideringdental implantsto replace your missing teeth? For many of patients, dental implants prove to be the most beneficial option with the best results and the fewest downsides.A dental implant is comprised of three pieces: a titanium post that resembles a screw and implants into the bone, a natural-looking dental crown that sits above the gum line, and an abutment that attaches them. Because of their advanced design, dental implantsprovide a tooth replacement solution that can last your lifetime and are comparable in almost every way to natural and healthy teeth. Here are some implant options:
Because dental implants fuse directly with the jaw bone, they provide stimulation needed to maintain healthy bone levels, and thus your natural appearance. Dr. Jeremy Wehrman has achieved Fellowship status from the International Congress of Oral Implantologists. He is skilled in dental implant placement and understanding how to use them to achieve functional, and natural-looking results. By choosing to receive dental implants from Dr. Wehrman, you are choosing to:
Dr. Wehrman received his undergraduate degrees from UND-Williston, UND-Grand Forks, and Northwest Technical College-Moorhead. He then earned his Doctorate of Dental Surgery from the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis, MN. in 2004. Dr. Wehrman focuses on providing function and comfort along with aesthetics and longevity with each dental procedure. Through the art and science of cosmetic dentistry, Dr. Wehrman is able to achieve optimal results that surpass the highest expectations of each patient. While the State of ND requires 32 hours of continuing education every 2 years, Dr. Wehrman far exceeds that amount annually. By continuing to improve his dental skills and knowledge, Dr. Wehrman is able to provide his patients with the most effective and advanced dental care available. Dr. Wehrman enjoys exercising, downhill skiing, and spending time with his wife, Tashie and their children Kourtney, Cade, and Ben.
Meet Tashie! Tashie is the Marketing Director at Smile Solutions. She has a Bachelor of Science Degree from Thomas Edison State University. Tashie likes working at Smile Solutions because no two days are ever the same and she enjoys working with the whole team to improve patients dental experience! Tashie is married to Dr. Wehrman and has three children; Kourtney, Cade and Ben. When shes not at work, Tashie likes traveling, working out and spending time with her family!
Meet Marty(as we call her). Marty is an Office Administrator at Smile Solutions. Marty attended school at Bismarck State College and she has over 20 years of customer service experience. Marty likes working at Smile Solutions because she finds dentistry to be very interesting and enjoys learning more about it every day. She also likes working with her awesome co-workers;-) Marty is married to Ty and they have four kids; Levi, Sam, Caden, and Austin. They also have a dog named Lucky! When shes not at Smile Solutions, Marty enjoys watching Ty race his sprint car, camping, hiking, archery, reading and spending time with her family.
Meet Kristina! Kristina is a Treatment Administrator at Smile Solutions. Kristina has over twelve years of patient care experience in both the health and dental arenas. Kristina like working at Smile Solutions because she enjoys being part of the process in helping patients achieve their oral health goals. She loves to see our patients gain confidence through their smile! Kristina is married to Chris and they have four children; Trey, Rayan, Michael, and Tyus. Kristina enjoys spending time with her family and visiting her favorite dining spots around Fargo!
Meet Kourtney! Kourtney is a Registered Dental Assistant at Smile Solutions. She graduated from Minnesota State University Moorhead with her degree in Dental Assisting. She likes working at Smile Solutions because the dental world has been part of her life since she was very little. She feels at home in the dental office and enjoys helping patients feel comfortable here as well. Kourtney enjoys spending time with her boyfriend, Ben, teaching Piyo workouts and traveling:-)
Meet Lisa! Lisa is a Treatment Coordinator and Registered Dental Hygienist at Smile Solutions. Lisa graduated from Northwest Technical College in Moorhead with a degree in Dental Hygiene and she has over 17 years of experience. Lisa enjoys working at Smile Solutions, because it is fun and fast paced environment. She loves the educational aspect of the dental field and seeing patients make positive changes in their dental health. Lisa is married to her husband, Drew and together they have two children, Kaylee and Caden. In her spare time, you can find Lisa teaching Zumba at Family Wellness and she also enjoys reading and attending her childrens activities.
Meet Kristen! Kristen is a Bookkeeper at Smile Solutions. She studied accounting at Stratford. Kristen likes working at Smile Solutions because she is constantly learning new things in her job and loves conquering new challenges. She also likes the working environment. Kristen is married and has three children. During her spare time, she enjoys reading, swimming and traveling!