If you have a dental implant consultation with your dentist coming up, you may be excited about it. You’re a step closer to finding out what you need to get to a full smile you love, but you may be curious about what’s going to happen during this appointment. Thankfully, it’s an easy process that shouldn’t cause you much stress. Here’s what you should expect at this visit.
Taking a Look at Your Oral and Overall Health
Not everyone can get dental implants right away. Some people aren’t a good candidate immediately, and your dentist can help figure out your eligibility by looking at your oral health. They’ll want to make sure your mouth is a good foundation, meaning you have proper dental hygiene and don’t have any issues like gum disease or cavities.
They’ll also take X-rays to get a good grasp of your jawbone density. Posts are placed into your jaw, so they’ll want to ensure that it can support the tooth replacement.
Your overall well-being will also be taken into account. Certain systemic conditions, like diabetes, can affect your recovery if they are unmanaged. Be open and honest, so your dentist can better prepare for any complications.
Making a Treatment Plan
Once everything above is done, your provider will then come up with a treatment plan. This will give you a better understanding of the preliminary treatments you need before dental implants. It’s tailored to every patient’s unique case, so you may have to get certain services while others may need entirely different ones.
For instance, if you have gum disease, then you’ll need to get that under control. That way, the bacteria don’t attack the implant site. If your jawbone needs reinforcing, then a bone graft can help rebuild parts of your jaw that need it most.
Clearing Up Your Concerns
Throughout all of this, your provider will be talking to you through everything, but they will take time to answer your questions. By asking about anything you’re worried about, you can then feel more confident about getting this tooth replacement. Some things that patients often like to ask are whether the process is done in-house, experience and qualifications, and insurance or third-party financing options.
In the end, a consultation about dental implants is nothing to worry about. While it can be nerve-racking learning about your candidacy for this treatment, it’ll help you know more about what you can expect. You’ll be able to feel better about choosing this investment to have the full smile you deserve.
About the Practice
At MJM Family & Cosmetic Dentistry, you benefit from the skilled leadership of Dr. Malcolm Murray and Dr. Ahmed Saadoon. We are happy to help the Fairfax community throughout their oral healthcare journey, even when that calls for replacing a missing tooth. By offering dental implants under one roof, you can stay with a team you know and trust during every step. If you want to learn how you can benefit from this service, schedule an appointment or call our office at (703) 934-5540.
