After a tooth loss or extraction, you have several choices to replace the missing tooth. One of the best options for many patients is dental implants. However, many people naturally have questions about this advanced treatment before agreeing to it. Here are the answers to a few commonly asked queries.

Frequently Asked Questions About Dental Implants

How Do They Work?

Dental implants are small titanium posts that are implanted directly into your jawbone during a minor surgical procedure. Once the site has fully healed, the implant is fused with your jawbone and can be used to support a false tooth or other dental prosthetic.

What If I’ve Lost Multiple Teeth?

Dental implants are often used to replace individual teeth, but they can also support any size of dental prosthetic, from short bridges to full dentures. This way, you don’t need a separate implant for every tooth lost, which keeps the cost of the procedure down.

Why Should I Choose Dental Implants?

Dental implants are the most advanced tooth replacement option available. In addition to helping repair and maintain your smile and strengthen your bite, they also help preserve the bone structure and gum tissue in the area. This sets them apart from other tooth loss treatments, where you will usually experience bone recession over time.

Are They Permanent?

Because dental implants fuse with your jawbone, they are quite sturdy. With the appropriate care, they should last a lifetime. However, in a small number of cases, the implant may be rejected. Your dentist will work with you to find another solution if this happens to you.

Will My Insurance Cover the Procedure?

Unfortunately, many insurance companies classify dental implants as an elective procedure. However, your dentist likely offers a range of payment options, so ask how they can make dental implants a possibility for you.

Dental implants are the highest standard of care for patients who have lost teeth. Their convenience, durability, and health benefits make them the best choice for almost anyone who needs a tooth replacement. 

From their locations in Barrow and Homer, AK, Preventive Dental Services PC provides quality, affordable general and cosmetic dental treatments to their patients. Their experienced team will help you achieve and maintain a healthy smile with dental implants, orthodontic treatment, and other preventative and restorative options. To make an appointment, call them at (907) 235-1286 or reach out online.