Bone Grafting in Issaquah, WA
Bone Grafting – Issaquah, WA

Reclaim Your Facial Foundation

Bone Grafting in Issaquah, WA

Restoring Bone Lost from Your Jaw

Tooth loss and gum disease can affect more than your smile. Without healthy teeth and gums attached, your jaw can begin to recede. Untreated, this may lead to further tooth loss and additional bone deterioration. It can also give your face a sunken, aged appearance. But there’s an effective solution.

Dr. Scott Clayhold restores strong jaws and healthy smiles daily with bone grafting in Issaquah, WA. As a renowned oral surgeon, Dr. Scott Clayhold counts bone grafting among his specialties. After completing medical and dental school, he pursued years of additional advanced training in dentistry, oral surgery, medicine, trauma, general surgery, and anesthesia. With this training, he is able to provide comprehensive dental implant surgical care in one convenient location. Once he rebuilds your jawbone mass and strength, he can rebuild your smile by placing dental implants.

Jaw bone showing bone grafting area

Your Jawline Restored

During a bone grafting procedure, Dr. Scott Clayhold places bone material in the area of your jaw that has receded. Over time the bone graft will permanently fuse with your jawbone, filling in the space left by the bone recession. If you’ve suffered bone loss in the back of your upper jaw, you may experience an additional complication: sinus collapse. Dr. Scott Clayhold can restore your sinus to its proper place with a procedure called a sinus lift. he gently raises the floor of the collapsed sinus and places bone grafting material underneath. As it heals, the graft will solidify and re-strengthen your jawbone. Dr. Scott Clayhold can then prepare you to enjoy social engagements, meals, and conversations once again by placing dental implants everywhere you’ve lost teeth.

What Bone Grafting Can Give You

  • Sufficient jawbone mass to support dental implants
  • Your distinctive jawline
  • A more youthful appearance
  • Greater self-confidence
  • More secure teeth
  • A healthy, natural-looking jaw after facial trauma
Doctor consulting with patient about bone grafting

How Bone Grafting Works

Your treatment follows a carefully planned approach:

01

Evaluation — clinical exam and imaging to measure bone height, width, and density

02

Anesthesia — local anesthesia keeps you comfortable throughout the procedure

03

Site Preparation — inflamed tissue is removed and the area is shaped for the graft

04

Graft Placement — selected material fills the space, often covered by a membrane

05

Suturing — the site is closed so the graft can integrate with your natural bone

06

Healing — follow-up visits track progress and plan next steps like dental implants

What to Expect

Before Surgery

  • Medical history and medications are reviewed to plan safe care
  • Clear instructions are provided, including when to eat, drink, and take routine medicines
  • Plan a ride home if you receive sedation

After Surgery

  • Mild swelling, bruising, and soreness are common for a few days
  • Soft foods, limited physical activity, and careful oral hygiene support healing
  • Most grafts need three to six months to mature before placing dental implants
  • Do not smoke or vape during healing — nicotine reduces blood flow and can delay graft integration

Call the office right away if you experience increasing pain after several days, persistent bleeding, fever, or a bad taste that does not improve.

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Bone grafting paves the way! Contact Doctor Scott Clayhold at 425-651-6532 to schedule with Dr. Scott Clayhold.

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