Frequent Questions about Implants

Here are some common questions people ask about dental implants:

• Please explain what a dental implant is and how it's different from other types of false teeth.
• My friend says that they don't last very long. Are the dental implants long-lasting and a successful way to replace missing teeth?
• What can you tell me about the cost of dental implants?
• I have insurance. Will my dental insurance cover implants?
• Will dental implants work for me? How can I know if I'm a candidate?
• I think I'm too old for dental implants. Is old age a problem?
• What are the advantages of dental implants over a removable denture or a bridge?
• What will it feel like to have dental implants in my mouth?
• What can you tell me about dental implant esthetics. Will my new teeth look natural? Will people be able to tell I have false teeth?
• How about implant function? Will I be able to chew the same, using the same force and pressure as with natural teeth?
• Is the implant treatment painful?
• How much time is required for this procedure?
• What about post-operative discomfort? How will I feel after the treatment?
• What kind of implant maintenance is required? How should I care for my new teeth?
• I have had a missing tooth and a bridge to replace it. Then the teeth that the bridge was attached to broke, so there's nothing left to attach to. Would an implant be good for me now? What can you tell me about dental implants vs. bridges?
• I have an implant on one front tooth and a root canal on the other front tooth. Both teeth have crowns, and there is a tiny black space between them that makes it sound funny when I say "s" or "f". What can be done about this.

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