One of the things that frequently gets in the way of patients quickly coming in to take care of oral health problems, such as missing teeth, is the fact that they hear things along the way that dissuade them. At first, you might have the simple thought that you’d like to consider dental implants. However, at first mention of this idea, you may be met with a lot of negative responses (or confusing ones) from friends or family members. As a result, you begin to have trouble distinguishing between your opinions, the opinions of others, and actual fact! Prevent this from happening by relying instead on our Livonia, MI team as your primary source of factual information! Let’s begin sorting out some of what’s causing you uncertainty.
You’re Hearing They Have A Low Success Rate But…
You might hear rumors among friends that dental implants aren’t super successful. You may hear that they don’t work for a lot of people and that it’s risky! This isn’t true. At all. Implants actually have a 98 percent success rate, which is extremely high! Remember, as well, that when you’re discussing implant placement, wear, etc. with others that there is a lot to consider. For instance, where did your friend receive implants, did he or she take good care of them, and more? When you receive them with us, we offer precise, strategic care and lay out exactly how you can maintain them for long-term success.
You Hear They’re Impossible To Receive If You Smoke But…
You hear that you cannot choose dental implants for yourself if you’re a smoker. Of course, smoking decreases the potential for successful placement and long-term wear but it does not remove you from the candidacy list. Instead, it’s something that must be carefully worked around (for instance, you’ll need to stop smoking for a period of time before and after placement for successful surgery).
You Hear They Are Overpriced But…
You hear people groan and immediately mention that dental implants are expensive. There’s truth to the fact that the investment you make when you receive them is likely more than receiving a bridge or denture. Over time, though, the bridge or denture will need to be replaced once, then again, then again. Implants won’t. In the end, you’ll have saved time and money selecting implants!
See Us For Implant Info ASAP
If you’re interested in learning more about implants or having myths cleared up, come see our team soon! 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.