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Dental Implants: FAQ

Posted on 3/9/2017 by Olivia Ortega

Dental implants are becoming more and more popular these days, and we can see why. The ability to replace a missing tooth with a brand new one is an attractive concept. We know that people often have questions about implants, so we have put together this page to answer those common questions: Dental Implant FAQWhat is a dental implant? Implants are artificial teeth that function exactly like your natural teeth. We take a titanium screw, attach it to your jaw, allow the jaw to grow around the screw, and then fit the new tooth in right where the old one used to be. It will feel exactly like your old tooth used to when you had it. How quick is the procedure? It depends on just how strong and healthy your jaw is. Your jaw may very well be ready to receive the new tooth quickly, but it may also take time to grow around the screw. If your jaw is weak, we can also transplant bone from other parts of your body first, via another procedure called “bone grafting”, to grow a fresh, strong base where the screw can be inserted. If that is the case, the whole process takes more time, but again, it depends on your case. Does it hurt? No. Medications and anesthesia are available to reduce or eliminate pain. You shouldn’t feel a thing. Since it’s an artificial tooth, do I need to care for it as if it were alive? You should clean and maintain your implant exactly like you do with your living teeth. Though the implant isn’t going to die, it can still allow bacteria to build up, like your other teeth do. Clean all of your teeth with care, and they should all stay healthy. How long do they last? If your implant is taken good care of, it should last a long, long time. Perhaps 40 years and sometimes even a lifetime! What should I eat after the procedure? Eat soft food. We will help you decide on a diet that works for you depending on the specifics of your case and treatment. Have more questions? Call us! We would be glad to set up an evaluation.

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