What Are Dental Implants?
Dental implants allow people that have suffered tooth loss to fix their teeth - and get their smile back. Implants are replacement tooth roots and provide a strong foundation for replacement teeth. Speak to your dentist today to find out if dental implants are right for you.
Implants can improve your appearance because they look and feel like your own teeth. Dental implants improve your speech and make it easier to eat. Your smile looks natural. They help to improve your oral health for the long-term. Dental implants last for many years and with proper care can last a lifetime. There is a 98% success rate with dental implants.
In order to get dental implants, patients should have healthy gums and enough bone to hold the implant. You need to have good oral hygiene habits and go to the dentist regularly. Speak to your dentist to see if dental implants are right for you.
Dental insurance might not cover your implants. Check your coverage to see if dental implants are covered and call your insurance company with any questions you may have.
Once you decide to get implants, you need to develop a treatment plan with your dentist. This plan will address your specific needs and is prepared by a specialized team of professionals. You will pick the option that works best for you.
After determining your treatment plan, a tooth root implant is placed into your jawbone. When the bone heals, it grows around the implanted post to anchor it securely to your jaw. Healing can take between 6 to 12 weeks. After your jaw heals, an abutment is placed to securely hold your new tooth. Your dentist will make an impression of your teeth, in order to create your new tooth. Your replacement tooth, crown, is attached to the abutment. Your new tooth will be similar in color to your natural teeth and will look, feel and function like your own teeth.
There is very little pain involved in getting dental implants. Your dentist will use a local anesthesia and most patients report that the implants involve less pain than a tooth extraction. If you are feeling soreness after the procedure, you can use some over the counter medications like Tylenol or Motrin.
Remember that your new dental implants need to be properly cared for by regularly brushing, flossing and regular dental check-ups.
Talk to our dentist, Dr. Farinas-Han, today to schedule a consult and find out if you are a good candidate for dental implants.
As someone suffering from tooth loss it is difficult to decide if you should or shouldn’t have surgery to insert dental implants to replace your teeth. At Smiles by Bergen Dental, Dr. Farinas-Han will patiently work with you to help you decide if dental implants are your best option. Make an appointment with Smiles by Bergen Dental for that perfect smile and healthy teeth. We're conveniently located in Midland Park New Jersey, within minutes from Ridgewood, Wyckoff, Glen Rock, Paramus, Ramsey, Allendale, Saddle River, Upper Saddle River, and Franklin Lakes.
