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Soft Touch Dentistry
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| Dental Implants O'Fallon, Illinois
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(618) 622 - 5050
| Ten Things you should know about ClearChoice Dental Implants, as seen in recent T.V. Commercials. Soft Touch Dentistry has NO affiliation with ClearChoice Dental Implant Centers. |
Here are The Pros and Cons of Dental Implants Dental implants are one of the most important advances in dental treatment over the last two decades. Dental implants have led to a vastly improved quality of life for many people who suffer from the problems associated with missing teeth. Dental implants are titanium rods about a centimeter long that are placed inside the jawbone and serve the same purpose as the roots of teeth. Dental implants allow dentists to replace individual or multiple teeth, or create denture supports that are much more natural and better-fitting than normal dentures. Dental implants can also have problems, including breakage, infection and lack of aesthetics. Dental implants are usually more expensive than most other types of dental care and are rarely covered by insurance. One potential problem with dental implants is breakage. There is a possibility that the implant within the jaw can break, as well as the crown (cap) that it supports. This can happen if the forces in the mouth are greater than the strength of the implant or its components. This is why it is imperative that the dentist be both highly trained and experienced before recommending dental implants. Errors in diagnosis are the most common reason that dental implants break. Infection is another possible problem associated with dental implants. Although this problem usually presents itself shortly after the implant is inserted into the jaw, it can occur at any time after the implant has been placed. Patients with certain diseases or who take medications that affect their immune system can have an increased risk of implant infection. An implant can become infected if patients smoke or have poor oral hygiene. This can cause premature failure of dental implants. An infected implant can sometimes be treated, but in most cases the implant has to be removed. Dental implants may not always be the most cosmetic dental option available. A fixed bridge (a series of joined crowns) may be a better choice than dental implants to replace missing teeth in the front of the mouth. The reason is that dental implants sometimes reveal the metal collar by the gum line, and the porcelain used for the crowns can sometimes stand out from the natural teeth. Careful consideration of the patient’s functional and cosmetic goals is needed when considering how best to replace missing teeth. Cost is also a factor when replacing missing teeth with dental implants. In general, dental implants can be 20 to 50 times more expensive than either a fixed bridge or a removable full or partial denture. Even so, in some cases, dental implants are the only option available. Get an Independent Expert Opinion Before Having Any of Your Teeth Removed If you've considered Clear Choice Dental Implants, and you'd like to know about the great cosmetic alternatives out there, we encourage you to contact us to set-up an appointment for a free consultation with Dr. Thompson. If you live too far away (i.e., another state like, California or New York or anywhere that is more than 30 miles away), we encourage you to set-up an appointment for a virtual consult. Dr. Thompson will use your x-rays, digital photographs and live video conferencing to give you her assessment of your teeth. If she determines that your teeth can be saved, our office will generate a proposed treatment plan to give you an estimate of what it will cost. If you decide to accept the treatment-plan, your entire mouth can be completely restored in usually only 2 visits to our office. Click here to learn more about our "out-of-town patient program." |
| Soft Touch Dentistry 1214 Paragon Drive O'Fallon, IL 62269 (618) 622-5050 |
| Sarah Thompson DMD |
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