Dental implants are the ideal way to replace lost teeth with beautiful and lifelike restorations that work and feel just like the real thing, and the path to receiving them always begins with a consultation at the dentist’s office. During this meeting, your dental care professional will carefully evaluate your oral health and determine the best way to replace your missing teeth. Here’s a brief look at what you can expect to happen during your dental implant consultation.
Your Dentist Will Evaluate Your Gums, Jaws, and Remaining Teeth
During your dental implant consultation, your dentist will inquire about your medical history and examine your mouth for health issues like gum disease, tooth decay, and jawbone atrophy. Based on their findings, they will be able to recommend an appropriate restoration to replace your teeth and preserve your oral health.
While medications like steroids and blood thinners and health conditions like pregnancy, diabetes, osteoporosis, hemophilia, and cancer can complicate the implant process, they do not necessarily preclude patients from the treatment. Please be thorough when discussing your medical history with your dentist.
You May Need Preliminary Treatments
A suitable implant candidate will need healthy gums and strong jawbones in order to receive their appliances safely. If you do not meet these criteria, your dentist may be able to resolve oral infections with restorative treatments or gum disease therapy or refer you to a trusted specialist for bone grafts. Once you are ready to receive dental implants, your dentist will be happy to schedule you for surgery.
You’ll Be Scheduled for Surgery
When you are cleared to receive dental implants, your dentist will schedule you for a minor surgical procedure designed to place strong titanium pieces in your jawbones. These devices will serve to anchor lifelike restorations like crowns and dentures securely in place. The process is rendered completely painless with anesthetics, and most patients report the recovery process to be much easier than that of a tooth extraction.
Don’t let tooth loss keep you from smiling proudly and enjoying tasty foods. Consulting with your dentist can help you understand the best way to achieve a complete, healthy, and beautiful smile.
About the Practice
TimberRidge Dental offers the best oral healthcare in Herber City. Led by Drs. Tyler May and Mark Bowles, the staff treats each patient with exemplary courtesy and the utmost compassion in a warm and welcoming office. Areas of expertise include general, restorative, cosmetic, and emergency dentistry as well as implant services. If you would like to learn more about what implants may be able to do for you, contact the practice online or dial (435) 654-2020.