Implants – They Can Change Your Life
In the old days, it was common for people to lose their teeth. In fact, many elderly people could expect to lose all their teeth and have to use dentures instead.
With the many advances in dental care and oral health over the past 50 years, today it is increasingly rare for people to lose their teeth. But when tooth loss does occur, whether it’s due to injury (a bike accident or car crash) or advanced tooth decay, dental implants are available to replace missing teeth.
Why Dental Implants can be Better than Dentures:








Dental Implants Are Not for Everyone
If you are healthy enough for routine dental work, you are probably be a good candidate for implants. But, those with certain chronic health conditions, heavy smokers, and people who have recently received radiation treatment to the head and neck region might not be able to get dental implant.
Dental Implants Can Take Some Time
Getting dental implants is a bit of a complicated process. In addition to talking with your regular dentist about the treatment plan, you might need to be referred to an oral surgeon and/or to a dentist who specializes in restorative dentistry.
You will go through a multi-step process where an implant is affixed into your jaw bone, your jaw is allowed to heal for 6-12 weeks, a small connector piece called an “abutment” is added to the implant in your jawbone, and then the replacement tooth or “crown” is added on top. This process does take some time, but the results will (hopefully) last for the rest of your life.
Implants Might Not Be Covered By Your Insurance
Talk with your dentist’s administrative staff to see what payment options are available. Many dental insurance plans do not cover this type of complex restorative work. However, many dentists offer reasonable payment plans – and when you consider that a dental implant is likely to last for the rest of your life, getting it fixed “the right way” is often a good investment.
To book an appointment or a free consultation to discuss implants, contact our office today at (416) 751-4290 or click here to request a time. Also, be sure to join the Warden Eglinton Dental Centre on Facebook to keep up with things happening in our practice that effect you and your family’s oral health and wellness!
- Dr. Jules Litwin
For more information, visit us at http://www.wedental.ca.
Wednesday, November 24, 2010

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