Are you getting ready for your dental implant consultation? You may be feeling a mix of excitement and nervousness, as this is the first step toward renewing your smile! This is a great chance to ensure this treatment is right for you and lasts a lifetime, but it’s an even better opportunity for you to ask all your questions. While you prepare, here are three things that you may want to ask your dentist.
1.) What Is Your Experience with Dental Implants?
While a consultation will help determine if you’re a good candidate for this tooth replacement option, you should take advantage of the visit and learn about your provider! Asking if they place the implants in-house or partner with trusted oral surgeons can help you feel more confident in your decision. If your dentist does the latter, then you can trust that you are getting expert care every step of the way.
2.) Do I Need Any Treatments Beforehand?
The next step toward getting dental implants depends on your oral health. If you have any dental problems, such as cavities, gum disease, or jawbone loss, then they can all cause complications if they aren’t dealt with.
By asking your dentist if you need any treatments before placement surgery, you can get a better idea of the timeline and what you can expect. Many patients aren’t eligible for this tooth replacement right away, needing other treatments like a bone graft (which helps rebuild the jawbone). At the end of these preliminary procedures, you are a step closer toward a full smile.
3.) Do You Accept Dental Insurance?
Compared to other options to restore missing teeth, dental implants are more expensive, but they offer benefits that the others can’t give. They are a worthwhile investment, so learning how you can pay for them will help prevent any surprises to your wallet.
You can partner with your dental office’s front desk team to learn how much, if any, your dental insurance will cover. It depends on your coverage, as every plan is different. You can also ask about other payment methods, such as CareCredit or Lending Point, which can let you create a financing plan to pay over several months with little to no interest.
A dental implant consultation is a good time for you to learn if you can get this treatment, and to know more about what you can expect. You can start writing down any questions you have, as any concern you have is valid and your dentist wants to let you feel better about getting this tooth replacement option. You are getting one step closer to benefiting your oral health!
About the Practice
At Kemper Meadow Family Dentistry, we want you to feel confident about your smile. We are proud to offer dental implants to fill in missing teeth. By partnering with local expert oral surgeons, you can trust that you get a restored grin that looks and feels lifelike. Our compassionate team of dentists is here for you to answer any questions you have and quell any concerns. If you are looking to fill gaps in your smile, schedule an appointment or call us at (513) 648-9900.