Implants: Questions You’re A Little Embarrassed To Ask

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There are questions about dental implants that you’re probably more than comfortable asking. For instance, you may feel fine asking us how an implant works, if you’re a candidate, what implants look like, and even how long they will last. You may inquire as to how you will care for implants. Then, there’s that other category: Questions you can’t quite find the way to word correctly, questions that don’t seem very clinical or usual, and questions that you’re just plain embarrassed to bring up. Take this reminder to heart: We are happy to field every one of your inquiries. To help you feel a bit better about your shyness, let’s introduce a couple questions patients feel hesitant to ask (but for which they frequently really would like some answers).

Do You Just Stick Them In There … Anywhere?

You may wonder how we know how to place your dental implant in the open socket. You ask yourself, do they just drop it in anywhere? Which, of course, leads to other questions about whether your crown will fit well within your smile, if it will seem out of place, etc. To calm your nerves, we are happy to explain: The process is extremely strategic. Thanks to advanced imaging, we gain a thorough view of your entire smile, so we can place the implant in such a way that promotes a truly balanced bite. It will be functional and look beautiful, as well.

Should I Try To Limit Them And Use Other Prosthetics, Too?

You may wonder if it’s possible to go overboard with the placement of dental implants. You may think that since you already have an implant and crown, perhaps you should choose a partial or bridge that’s traditionally supported for your other missing tooth or teeth. Implant are always beneficial! Assuming you have sufficient jaw tissue and oral health, you should not try to limit your selection of implants.

Take Time To Learn About Implants With Us

Our team is here to provide you with all of the information you need regarding dental implants and whether they may work for you. James Stewart, DDS, and our team serve patients from Livonia, MI, as well as Farmington Hills, Farmington, Plymouth, Northville, Novi, Dearborn Heights, Dearborn, Garden City, Westland, Redford, and the surrounding communities. To schedule a consultation, call our office today at (734) 425-4400.