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Misconceptions About Dental Implants

Dental implants have been around since the 1960s, and were designed to address some of the common issues that dentures presented for those missing a tooth or teeth. Even though implant dentistry has come a long way in recent years, there are still a variety of misconceptions about dental implants roaming around. As your dentist in Merrick, allow us to put some of these misconceptions to rest before you make your appointment to explore your implant dentistry options.

Dental Implants Frequently Get Infected

The success rate of dental implants – meaning dental implants that do not fail, and do not become infected – is over 90{8002b1bb8de652d0a5199dd69454115ff11e0d6b3c481b0f415184cca66dbef8} across the nation. Those few dental implants that do become infected or fail typically do so during the first stage, when the screw is in place but not the dental crown. This makes it easy for your dental implants specialist to remove the screw, allow the site to heal, and then replace the dental implant. This is one misconception about dental implants that can safely be dismissed.

Dental Implants Hurt and Cause Long-term Health Repercussions

All dental implants are placed with local anesthesia, so that the procedure is completely painless. Typically, only over-the-counter medications are needed to handle the soreness that can occur in the day or two following the implant procedure. And while you may have heard misconceptions about dental implants that suggest they put pressure on your sinuses or your jaw, rest assured that your dental implants specialist takes extra care to avoid these issues. A very thorough plan, including CT scans and other coordination, is put into place to be sure your implant is placed in the right spot.

Dental Implants Take a Long Time to Complete

In many cases, the final product in implant dentistry won’t be implanted until about three months have gone by. But not to worry! We can create a temporary cap so that you are not walking around with a hole in your smile during that time.

Learn More from Your Dentist in Merrick

If you are interested in dental implants to address a missing tooth, get in touch with us to learn more about the misconceptions about dental implants you may have heard. Contact us at Port Washington Dental Care at 516-378-1725 to discuss your appointment with our dental implants specialist.

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