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If you've lost one or more teeth to illness, injury, decay or an accident, dental implants may be an option for you as they have become more viable and affordable than in years past. Our Etobicoke orthodontists explain why you might want to consider this option.
Why should I consider dental implants?
We can solve the common issue of tooth loss with dental implants. While this permanent solution may work for many people, some may be intimidated as the dental surgery needed to get them is often seen as invasive, painful and expensive. If you suffer from tooth loss and are thinking about tooth replacement options, our orthodontists in Etobicoke might be able to help alleviate some of your concerns about dental implants.
Practicality
Worried you won't have time to maintain your dental implants? While dentures need continual disinfection and special care at night, dental implants can be treated much the same way as your regular teeth.
If you maintain a regular, diligent oral healthcare routine approved by your dentist, your implants will continue to work as they should - no special maintenance needed.
While dental implants require dental surgery and the procedure is somewhat more invasive than other tooth replacement options, in the long run implants might need less maintenance than dentures or bridges. Plus, recent advancements in dental technology and techniques have made the dental implant process easier than in decades past.
Minimal Discomfort
Though no surgical procedure is completely without discomfort, you may be interested to know that patients typically feel less discomfort following dental implant surgery than after a tooth extraction.
Plus, placing implants during the same appointment for your tooth extraction means you may notice less discomfort as a result of the implants themselves.
Sedation might also be an option, if you're worried that you won't be able to relax during your dental implant appointments.
More Affordable Than You Might Think
Though you may have looked into dental implants before due to concerns over affordability, you may want to take a second look and consider their lifetime cost compared to other options. With dentures, consider extra costs that come with accessories, such as disinfectants, storage cases and more.
Bridges need to be replaced every five or so years, and you may have to take time off of work to recover.
The maintenance costs for bridges and dentures can add up over the years. Taken into consideration along with the fact that (if cared for properly) dental implants can last a lifetime, choosing implants might actually make sense for you.
What can I expect during the dental implant procedure?
The implant is laid surgically into your jaw bone, underneath the gum tissue. After the surgery, healing will typically take between 3 to 6 months. The patient will then return to complete the procedure. At this time, the tooth replacement will be attached to the implant. The tooth replacement will be chosen based on the best option for you and may be a crown, a bridge or a denture. Each of these options will have the function and appearance of a natural tooth.