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Common Concerns About Dental Implant Comfort
Hey everyone, it’s Dr. Lee Brown from Freedom Dental of West Chester. Today, we’re going to tackle a couple of common questions about dental implants.
The first one is, “Is this going to hurt?” That’s a fair question because a lot of times, there’s discomfort or pain that results from the reason you lost the tooth in the first place. Something broke or cracked, or the cavity got too bad.
The good news is that, with our techniques, what we have found is that the process of placing the dental implant, and especially restoring the dental implant, is more comfortable than everything that happened prior to it, such as tooth removal and healing. Obviously, every situation is different, but we take a lot of care to ensure that you have the minimal amount of discomfort along the way.
How Long Dental Implants Can Last
If you’re going to go through this process, just like anything, you want to know, “How long is this going to last?”
Just inside our own practice, we have been using and working with dental implants for over three decades. There are patients we still see who have had their dental implants for over three decades. They still have the same implants and the same tooth.
Every situation is different. You still have to take great care of your teeth, and you have to make sure everything is built in properly. There are different variables and factors, but when it’s done right, planned properly, and quality materials are used, the success rate is really unprecedented compared with anything else in dentistry.
Whether Dental Implants Are Worth the Investment
Another question we hear all the time is, “Is the investment worth it?” The bottom line is yes.
Having that tooth, having that support beam, and protecting your bite are important. If it’s a front tooth, making sure you can smile is also important. That part alone, from a quality-of-life perspective, is worth it.
Breaking it down financially, if you can get it done and done well, what it may save you by avoiding other dentistry in the future is always worth it. For your individual situation, please reach out to us. We’ll do a professional consultation, sit down, and talk through what that might mean for you.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long can dental implants last?
Dental implants can last for decades in some cases. Dr. Brown says Freedom Dental of West Chester still sees patients with the same implants and teeth after more than three decades. He also notes that longevity varies and depends on proper planning, quality materials, correct construction, and continued care of the teeth.
Why does proper dental implant planning matter?
Proper planning helps ensure the implant is built in correctly for the individual situation. Dr. Brown explains that long-term results can be influenced by several variables, including how the treatment is planned, the materials used, and how well the patient continues to care for the teeth.
Are dental implants worth the investment?
Dr. Brown says dental implants can be worth the investment because replacing a tooth may support the bite, restore a front tooth for smiling, and improve quality of life. He also explains that a well-completed implant may help patients avoid other dental work in the future, although individual needs vary.
When should I schedule a dental implant consultation?
A professional consultation is appropriate when you want to understand what implant treatment could mean for your specific situation. Dr. Brown invites patients to meet with the team, review their needs, and talk through comfort, longevity, planning, and investment on an individual basis.