Dental Implants FAQs

Dental Implants are the tooth replacement option most preferred by doctors and patients alike. If you’ve been thinking about replacing your missing teeth with dental implants you probably have some questions. Let’s start with the basics.

1. What are Dental Implants?

Dental Implants are small posts usually made of titanium that replace the roots of missing teeth. They are inserted into your jaw during a minor surgical procedure that takes place right in the dental office. After the implant has been placed inside your jawbone a completely life like new tooth is attached either that day or after healing period.

2. Can all of my teeth be replaced by Dental Implants?

Absolutely, you can replace a single tooth, multiple teeth or all your teeth with implants. You don’t even need one implant for every missing tooth. As few as two implants can support or stabilize a removable denture and as few as four implants can provide a full set of top or bottom teeth that are totally permanent. Regardless of which option you choose, only you and your dentist will know that you have them.

3. Is the Dental Implant procedure painful?

Surprisingly it isn’t! Any post-operative discomfort can usually be managed with over the counter anti-inflammatory medications such as ibuprofen.

4. Are Dental Implants expensive?

At the outset, they are more expensive than other tooth replacement methods such as dentures or bridgework but they also last many years longer. In fact it is likely that they won’t ever need replacement. So they offer the best value by far when beauty is the long-term investment in your health well-being and comfort.

5. How do I care for Dental Implants?

Just like you care for natural teeth with daily brushing and flossing and regular dental check-up and cleanings. Although the implant teeth will never decay, the gum tissue around them can become inflamed or infected without good oral hygiene. Proper care for dental implants should last a lifetime.

6. Am I candidate for Dental Implants?

There’s a good chance that you are a candidate for Dental Implant, but only a dentist can say for sure after a complete oral exam with x-ray. They have been called the most significant dental innovation of our generation.

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