Dental Implants
Consider the Cost of NOT Having Them By Steven Anderson, D.M.D. [HealthyLife] Losing an adult tooth often has significant, long-term, damaging effects that many people do not realize until it is too late. If you have lost a tooth, for whatever reason, decide today to speak to your dentist about dental implants and how they can improve your quality of life. In many circumstances, dental implants are the optimal method to restore lost function and prevent serious jaw bone disease in the future. Your dentist will restore the complete tooth with the implant, which will allow you to chew, brush, and floss as you normally would with your natural teeth. Dental implants also look very natural. Oftentimes, no one knows you have implants unless you tell them. Does implant surgery hurt? The short
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answer is, “It’s not that bad of a surgery.” The dentist will certainly make your jaw numb (just like if you were having a filling or other treatment). You should not feel any pain during the surgery. Any post-surgical pain or discomfort can be effectively managed by your dentist. There are certainly other common life events (non-dental related) that are clearly more painful. Bottom line — dental implant surgery pain is very manageable. Fear of pain should not be a limiting factor. Does implant surgery cost a lot? Cost is almost always a relative thing. What is the cost of non-treatment? There are significant financial costs associated with non-treatment that patients sometimes overlook. Yet, all costs must be clearly understood. What is the actual cost savings by preventing gum and bone
disease because you chose to replace your missing tooth with an implant? Priceless. And you maintain a healthy, functioning mouth during your lifetime as an added benefit. Your dental health should be personalized care that meets your needs and exceeds your expectations. Make time to talk with your dentist about your desires to have healthy, functional teeth, and collectively come up with a plan to ensure your success. After all, you deserve the best, and great dentistry is all about you.
Dr. Steven Anderson is owner/ dentist with Anderson Dental of Woodstock and East Cobb. 650 Claremore Professional Way, Suite 200, Woodstock. 770-384-8505. DrStevenAnderson.com
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