It’s true what the old song says: “You’re never fully dressed without a smile” The first impressions that others make about you may depend largely on the condition of your teeth and your overall smile. Thus, when your teeth are damaged either due to an accident or simply poor dental care, you’ll want to consider any and all treatment options to return your smile to its optimal condition.
Whereas in the past the most popular treatment option for a damaged tooth was to grind the surrounding teeth down to make dental bridge, today dental implants help to restore you to full dental health without damaging any of your other teeth. As the premier provider of dental implants in Hudson, NY, Dr. Danz can easily revitalize your smile through this minimally-invasive procedure.
Some Factors to Consider
The decision to receive dental implants is not one that should be taken lightly. There are some factors to be considered before exploring the possibility for this procedure:
Will my dental insurance cover it:
Typically, most dental insurance plans do not cover cosmetic dentistry, which dental implants are often considered to be. That said, this procedure could potentially be covered under your health insurance, depending upon the circumstances in which your teeth were damaged.
How do I care for the implant: Caring for your implant is the same as it is for your regular teeth. Thus, you need to commit yourself to routine brushing, flossing, and checkups in order to ensure the overall success of the procedure.
Am I a candidate:
If you smoke, have a chronic condition such as diabetes or heart disease, or are undergoing localized radiation treatment, you may first need special permission to receive dental implants. If none of those factors apply to you, and the bone loss caused by the damage to your original tooth isn’t enough to keep an implant from remaining anchored, then you’re most likely a viable candidate for the procedure.
It’s important that you know that you’re not alone in caring for your smile. We here at the offices of Dr. Danz care about not only your oral health, but your overall well-being.
When you come to us with dental problems, you can rest assured that we’ll put all of our skills and resources into correcting them. With new dental implants, the benefits if a beautiful smile will be yours to enjoy once again.
