Everything You Need to Know About a Dental Implant Procedure – Vancouver

October 31, 2019

Having a missing tooth can be a minor inconvenience or a health impacting crisis.

On the one hand it can be extremely uncomfortable or painful and make eating or drinking, things one would tend to look forward to, seriously unpleasant experiences. An equally legitimate concern has to do with how a missing tooth might look. Being confident in your smile can make a world of difference in how you behave, interact, and carry yourself and for some people, missing a piece of that smile makes confidence impossible.

Luckily, there are real solutions out there to help those who find themselves lacking a crucial dental component.

A dental implant procedure is an operation in which a missing tooth is replaced by a prosthetic, which serves the same purpose both functionally and aesthetically. While this process can truly help people in need, it is both important and encouraging to understand each step of this procedure before deciding that it could be right for you.

How does a dental implant procedure work?

A dental implant consists of an artificial “root” that is placed in the canal of your gums. This implant is most often made of titanium and or other ceramic materials that will comfortably situate into a gap among other teeth. These materials are used because they will allow the actual prosthetic tooth, crown, or denture to sit securely and remain uniform with one’s other natural teeth.

This process gives dental implants an advantage over other possible solutions for replacing missing teeth. For one, an implant doesn’t rely on the structural support of surrounding teeth to remain in place, meaning it won’t disturb the alignment of your jaw.

In addition, the strength of this sort of dental implant means it will allow you to eat and speak the exact same way a natural tooth would.

Finally, dental implants can be cleaned just as your other teeth, through regular brushing and flossing, so there’s no need to remove your implant in order to soak it.

What might be the barriers to a dental implant?

The main reasons which might stop someone from getting a dental implant are a lack of information, an issue hopefully remedied by this page, or cost.

While in the past dental implants have been somewhat expensive, in recent years they have become a far more affordable option, especially considering that there is no need to replace them over time as there is with dentures.

The price of every implant will vary based on the needs of the patient, but speaking with your dentist can give you further insight into how much a dental implant might cost for you.

How do I start?

If you think that a dental implant might be the solution for you, you can get started right now.

Make an appointment with your dentist to discuss and if they suggest this course of action, some dental care offices, including our own at Oceanfront Dental, can offer you same day implants.

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