When you have dental implants on your mind, one of the first major concerns that comes up might include the realization that we will be placing metal posts into your jaw tissue. The idea of replacing missing teeth for a bite that’s nice and stable (and a smile that looks fantastic) doesn’t sound too shabby. However, there’s just something a little unnerving about the thought of following through with this decision. While we can understand you may find the physical concept of implantation to be a bit shocking, we are happy to deliver some good news: There are reasons that it works, that it offers you such stability, and that make it an extremely advantageous option for your jaw!

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For patients who are considering investing their time and energy into choosing dental implants for themselves, the road is not always a quick one! For some, this seems like a major deterrent. We are hoping that you will recognize that a somewhat longer pathway toward the ultimate goal is not something that should scare you off! Of course, it’s often tempting or best for you to choose the quickest solution. However, when it’s implants that you want, it’s implants that you should choose!

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There are some moments in life during which all eyes are on you. When you’re not worried about your smile, these tend to pass you by without causing much of a stir. However, when you’re quite self-conscious about your smile due to missing teeth, these moments can feel like a very big deal. Fortunately, you can get back to feeling wonderful all of the time, even when you’re center stage, when you select dental implants for your smile. Let’s highlight some of these life experiences, so you see what we mean!

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When you are thinking about replacing your teeth, finding out about dental implants can be quite a game changer. One moment, you think that you’re going to have to rely on a bridge or a partial (or a full denture) to help you revive your grin that once included a complete set of teeth. The next moment, you find out that you can actually get quite close to the smile you initially had by choosing implants. Or at least, that’s what you keep hearing. As for the parts and specifics of how these replacements are constructed and what they do, you’re not really sure. We can help with that!

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You may wonder how on earth you have found yourself in need a dental implant if you’re in your 20s or 30s. Or, you may have a perfectly healthy smile at the moment and you dread your older years because you assume your teeth are going to fall out. The thing is, patients often have the relationship between age and tooth loss quite wrong. We’d like to help you better comprehend why implants become necessary and why the loss of teeth occurs, so you have a clear view on what’s what.

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We often discover that our patients are very interested in dental implants and don’t shy away from them when we talk about their benefits. However, they often just as quickly dismiss them due to what they assume is a problem with affordability. While any prosthetic for missing teeth will indeed require an investment, implants are commonly associated with the assumption that they are simply out of the question. The truth is, they are often more affordable than you may initially imagine. Ask yourself some quick questions to determine whether they may be a possibility for you!

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When you hear that dental implants last forever and ever this sounds fantastic! However, this may also sound a little fishy. Sure, there are dental treatments out there that provide years’ worth of improvement for your smile but eternity sounds a bit far-fetched. The truth is, it’s all about understanding implants and restorations, how they work, and which parts will stay in place potentially for life and which may require the occasional replacement. Sort through the details with us and you’ll begin to understand what’s what.

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First, you may feel over the moon about dental implants and decide that you definitely want them. Once you learn you’re a candidate, what’s stopping you from getting your plans sorted out and started to replace missing teeth? If your answer is that you were planning on getting teeth whitening (or if you already have implants and have no idea how to brighten your grin), remember that there’s always a way! As for what that means in these particular scenarios, it’s time for some helpful information.

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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).

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