subject: A New Option For Your Appearance - Dental Implants [print this page] Even though dental care is getting better in the United States, many still have tooth problems and lose teeth unnecessarily. This is usually due to some type of tooth decay or gum disease. Until recently, the only treatment available for most people was to have their mouths repaired with bridges and dentures. Now you can choose from other options.
Usually dental implants are used to replace tooth roots and give you a solid base for the new teeth that are put in place of the old teeth. Some advantages of them are that you would have a better appearance. They are made to be so similar to your own teeth and fuse with your jawbone and will eventually become permanent. Because of this, they also are more comfortable than the average dentures. Due to their permanence, they don't slip in the mouth, making it easier for you to speak and eat. They also help improve your self-esteem as well as the overall health of your mouth.
If you are a healthy person who is able to go through a regular dental extraction or oral surgery, you may be a good candidate for dental implants. You should also have healthy teeth and bones and be able to commit to regular exams and maintain good oral hygiene. It is not recommended that smokers, diabetics, or those struggling with heart disease receive implants due to the health problems that come with those diagnoses. Your dentist can help you determine if you are a good fit.
Once you are determined a good fit, you will need to make sure that you are able to pay for them. Most insurance providers do not cover the costs of dental implants, but your medical provider may. To find out if your insurance company covers your surgery, check with your dentist. If it does not, find out what kind of payment plans and financing options he offers. Most often, they will have a plan that fits your financial situation.
Your oral surgeon will make sure that they are as close to the color of your natural teeth as possible so that it is not obvious that you have had new teeth implanted in your mouth. Because they are surgically implanted in your jawbone, they should work as though they are your natural teeth. Healing from this type of procedure should take roughly six to twelve weeks.
There is usually very little discomfort if your dental implants are properly implanted, and most patients compare them to having a tooth extraction. You will have anesthetic during the procedure. and you will be able to treat any discomfort post-surgery with medicines that you can buy from your local drug store.
You do not need to do any extra care if you have dental implants. You just need to make sure that you have them examined regularly by your dentist and make sure that you also brush and floss daily so that you can practice good oral hygiene.
