When you’ve lost some of your teeth, there are many reasons why you would want a dental implant. For one thing, they’re permanent and you simply have to care for them as you would with regular teeth. They also make it much easier to eat without worrying that they will somehow get stuck in your toffee.
However, many people are still reluctant to see an implant dentist due to fears about the procedure. But the process needn’t be scary. It’s often straightforward and will get you smiling in no time.
Meeting the Team
Prior to the actual procedure, the implant dentist and her team are likely to meet up with you to discuss with you in detail what you might expect. They will give you an assessment of your condition and make an estimate of how many sessions it will take to get all the implants in place. At this point, they will likely also make measurements of your jaw and teeth so that they can begin making your artificial crowns. It is important at this point to ask questions and make clarifications so that you fully understand the procedure.
Installing the Root
The first thing that the implant dentist will install into your teeth is the root. This is a metal implant that is secured to your jawbone to ensure that the artificial tooth will stay in place. It might take around six weeks for your jaw to fully heal after this procedure. Other than some soreness, however, you’re not likely to feel too much pain. In the rare case that you do, it will be manageable with basic pain meds.
Attaching the Crown
The implant dentist will attach the new crown once your jaw as fully healed. Prior to this, the team will have been using the measurements they took to mold a tooth from porcelain with the same shape and color as your own teeth. In fact, most people will hardly be able to tell the difference between your implant and your actual teeth! For more information on Implant Dentist, contact Cascades Dental today at (703) 444-5095. You can also connect them on Facebook for more updates.
