Making the life-changing decision to restore your smile with dental implants can be both exciting and nerve-wracking, but the good news is that there’s nothing to fear. If you’ve been hesitant to make the first call to get started on your smile restoration journey, or if you’ve already made an appointment for a consultation and are curious about what to expect, here’s a quick breakdown of what will happen at your visit, and why there’s nothing to fear about getting dental implants!
What Happens at a Dental Implant Consultation?
Your dental implant consultation is the first step towards restoring your smile. At this appointment, your dentist will examine your smile, evaluate your oral health, and provide you with options and details for replacing your teeth, including costs, pre-treatments, and aftercare instructions.
Oral Health Discussion
When you first begin your dental implant consultation, your dentist will discuss your oral health with you and provide you with an opportunity to bring up any questions or concerns. He will ask you about your lifestyle, medical issues, or anything else that could affect the success of your dental implants.
Oral Examination
Next, your dentist will get a closer look at your mouth and screen you for any abnormalities like oral cancer, gum disease, oral abscesses, or anything else that could disqualify you from treatment or require additional procedures prior to getting your dental implants. The good news is that many times, these can easily be corrected, and you can still get dental implants once they are resolved.
Images
Once you’ve been examined, your dental team will take images of your mouth and jaw. This will help your dentist better understand the condition of your oral health and your bones, and whether you will need additional procedures first.
Jawbone Evaluation
Your dentist will take a closer look at your jawbone and make sure it is strong enough to support dental implants. If not, you will likely first need a bone graft procedure to qualify.
Discussion of Treatment Timeline
Once your dentist has a full picture of the condition of your smile, he will go into greater detail about the dental implant process. This will include if you need any additional treatments first, and which lifestyle changes you may need to make going forward, such as quitting smoking. He will also give you a timetable of how long you can expect treatment to take, so you’ll know approximately when you’ll be able to show off your brand-new smile!
Pricing Breakdown
Now that your dentist knows the details involved in your treatment, your dental team can discuss the financial details. Be aware that most dental insurance plans do not cover dental implants, but they could cover a portion of pre-treatment. Individual plans vary, however, so your dental team will verify your coverage and help you understand each cost involved.
Pre-Treatment Instructions
Once you are ready to begin your dental implant treatment, your dentist will provide you with a list of guidelines leading to your procedure. Be sure to follow them carefully, as each step is extremely important in ensuring that your implants are a success.
Remember, your dental implant consultation is an important step in your smile journey. It not only helps you get a better understanding of what is involved in treatment, but also helps your dentist ensure that you have the best odds possible for implant success. Don’t be afraid to get started! Schedule your dental implant consultation today, and you’ll be well on your way to a healthier smile!
About Dr. Kar
Dr. Keyvan Kar earned his DDS from the University of Cologne School of Dentistry in Germany, and his Certificate of Advanced Education in Prosthodontics from the Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry at the University of Southern California. This means that he is extremely skilled in providing restorative treatments like dental implants, making him the perfect dentist to restore your smile right here in Allen!
If you’ve been considering dental implants but have been hesitant to get started, there’s no need to worry. At Advanced Dental Care of Allen, you’re in excellent hands. To schedule your dental implant consultation, please visit our website or call us today at 469-455-3948. We can’t wait to see you!