Brad Forrest, DMD, DMD
Forrest and Forrest Dentistry
Matthews, NC 28104
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About Brad Forrest, DMD
Born and raised in Lexington, Kentucky, I actually consider myself a native North Carolinian!
I spent summers and winter breaks in Kings Mountain, NC where my grandparents and extended family lived. After graduating dental school at 24 years of age from the University of Louisville School of Dentistry (ULSD), I hit the road for the “Old North State”! At 25 years of age (during my advanced general dentistry residency at ECU School of Medicine) I asked my best friend, Stacy Oller, to marry me. Stacy still had 2 and a half years left before she graduated ULSD, so I moved in with my grandparents in Kings Mountain, NC while I practiced as an associate dentist to a friend and colleague Grady K. Howard, DDS, PA. It was during this period of time that I honed my skills, learned the business side of dentistry, but most importantly, spent quality time with my grandparents! On May 20, 2000 I married my best friend and we began our search for a dental practice to own and operate together.
On November 5, 2001, Forrest & Forrest Family Dentistry opened its doors as a start-from-scratch practice serving western Union County and the I-485 corridor of the southeast side of Charlotte.
Connect with Dr. Forrest
Website: http://forrestandforrest.com/Dental Implant Procedures by Dr Forrest
Dental Implants
A dental implant is a root-form titanium screw that is surgically placed in the jaw to create an anchor for teeth to be built upon. Dental implants are considered the best way to replace missing teeth.
Single Posterior Implant
The majority of dental implants involve the replacement of a back tooth. Referred to as a single posterior implant, this procedure is typically less complex and less costly than many people expect.
Tooth Extractions
Sometimes referred to as “having a tooth pulled,” a tooth extraction is a very common oral surgical procedure in which a natural tooth is removed from the jaw. An implant may be placed after adequate healing time.
Dental Crowns
A dental crown is a cap or cover that protects the tooth and restores it to mimic natural shape, size, and function. Crowns are make of zirconia or porcelain and can be either cemented or screw-retained.
Screw Retained Crowns
A screw-retained implant crown is a single-tooth fixed restoration that is secured to a dental implant by means of a screw. Screw retained crowns are popular due to the proven long-term success they deliver.
Cemented Crowns
A cemented crown is a dental crown that is secured to a dental implant using a luting agent similar to dental crowns cemented onto natural teeth. Cemented crowns are beautiful, functional, and extremely durable.
Dental Bridges
An implant bridge or dental bridge is a permanent option that replaces multiple missing teeth. It literally bridges areas that are missing one or more teeth and fill in larger spaces with natural looking crowns.
