Dental implants are long-term investments in your health and can affect your oral health, daily functioning, and quality of life.
Do you have missing or severely damaged teeth? Dental implants are the next best thing after your natural teeth. At Oblinger Family Dentistry, we make the dental implant process the easiest experience possible. Our experts have placed thousands of long-lasting dental implants with great results. You’ll be grinning, speaking, and chewing happily in no time — and for years to come.
Here are three steps involved in getting dental implants
During this appointment, the dentist will examine your mouth, take x-rays, and discuss your treatment options. They will also review your medical history to ensure that you are a good candidate for dental implants.
The next step is to place the implant into the jawbone. This is typically done under local anesthesia or sedation to ensure your comfort. The implant is placed directly into the jawbone, where it will fuse with the bone over time.
Once the implant has fused with the jawbone, a replacement tooth or bridge is attached to the abutment. This replacement tooth will be custom-made to match the shape, size, and color of your natural teeth.
Here are some of the most common dental implant options:
Care of the mouth following a surgical procedure is essential to the healing process. There will be a certain amount of swelling, discomfort, and bleeding which can be expected. In order to minimize these, you are advised to follow these instructions below.
If a prescription was given for an antibiotic, start it immediately following your surgery following the correct dosage. Always take your full dose of antibiotics prescribed. If a prescription was given for the pain, use as directed. The prescription should be filled promptly and taken exactly as directed before the local anesthesia wears off. Do not drive a car, operate machinery, or drink alcoholic beverages while taking prescribed pain medications. If a prescription was not given for pain, an over-the-counter medication (aspirin, Tylenol, Advil, etc.) can be taken as directed on the label. Do not take any medications on an empty stomach as it can cause nausea.
If a prescription was given for an antibiotic, start it immediately following your surgery following the correct dosage. Always take your full dose of antibiotics prescribed. If a prescription was given for the pain, use as directed. The prescription should be filled promptly and taken exactly as directed before the local anesthesia wears off. Do not drive a car, operate machinery, or drink alcoholic beverages while taking prescribed pain medications. If a prescription was not given for pain, an over-the-counter medication (aspirin, Tylenol, Advil, etc.) can be taken as directed on the label. Do not take any medications on an empty stomach as it can cause nausea.
If a prescription was given for an antibiotic, start it immediately following your surgery following the correct dosage. Always take your full dose of antibiotics prescribed. If a prescription was given for the pain, use as directed. The prescription should be filled promptly and taken exactly as directed before the local anesthesia wears off. Do not drive a car, operate machinery, or drink alcoholic beverages while taking prescribed pain medications. If a prescription was not given for pain, an over-the-counter medication (aspirin, Tylenol, Advil, etc.) can be taken as directed on the label. Do not take any medications on an empty stomach as it can cause nausea.
If a prescription was given for an antibiotic, start it immediately following your surgery following the correct dosage. Always take your full dose of antibiotics prescribed. If a prescription was given for the pain, use as directed. The prescription should be filled promptly and taken exactly as directed before the local anesthesia wears off. Do not drive a car, operate machinery, or drink alcoholic beverages while taking prescribed pain medications. If a prescription was not given for pain, an over-the-counter medication (aspirin, Tylenol, Advil, etc.) can be taken as directed on the label. Do not take any medications on an empty stomach as it can cause nausea.
If a prescription was given for an antibiotic, start it immediately following your surgery following the correct dosage. Always take your full dose of antibiotics prescribed. If a prescription was given for the pain, use as directed. The prescription should be filled promptly and taken exactly as directed before the local anesthesia wears off. Do not drive a car, operate machinery, or drink alcoholic beverages while taking prescribed pain medications. If a prescription was not given for pain, an over-the-counter medication (aspirin, Tylenol, Advil, etc.) can be taken as directed on the label. Do not take any medications on an empty stomach as it can cause nausea.
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When properly placed and maintained with care, dental implants can last up to 30 years or more. It’s very common for patients to keep their implants for the rest of their lives.The dental implant restoration, on the other hand, may not last this long.
Restorations such as dental crowns or overdentures are exposed to regular wear and tear from chewing, biting, and more. Over the years, the restoration may need to be replaced a few times to keep your smile healthy and functional.
When properly placed and maintained with care, dental implants can last up to 30 years or more. It’s very common for patients to keep their implants for the rest of their lives.The dental implant restoration, on the other hand, may not last this long.
Restorations such as dental crowns or overdentures are exposed to regular wear and tear from chewing, biting, and more. Over the years, the restoration may need to be replaced a few times to keep your smile healthy and functional.
When properly placed and maintained with care, dental implants can last up to 30 years or more. It’s very common for patients to keep their implants for the rest of their lives.The dental implant restoration, on the other hand, may not last this long.
Restorations such as dental crowns or overdentures are exposed to regular wear and tear from chewing, biting, and more. Over the years, the restoration may need to be replaced a few times to keep your smile healthy and functional.
When properly placed and maintained with care, dental implants can last up to 30 years or more. It’s very common for patients to keep their implants for the rest of their lives.The dental implant restoration, on the other hand, may not last this long.
Restorations such as dental crowns or overdentures are exposed to regular wear and tear from chewing, biting, and more. Over the years, the restoration may need to be replaced a few times to keep your smile healthy and functional.
When properly placed and maintained with care, dental implants can last up to 30 years or more. It’s very common for patients to keep their implants for the rest of their lives.The dental implant restoration, on the other hand, may not last this long.
Restorations such as dental crowns or overdentures are exposed to regular wear and tear from chewing, biting, and more. Over the years, the restoration may need to be replaced a few times to keep your smile healthy and functional.
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