
Aug
When visiting your local Glen Mills, Pennsylvania dentist for tooth replacement, you have likely been told why replacing a tooth is important and presented options, including a dental implant. Dr. Hema Nair and the team at Star Care Dental offer dental implants to patients with a healthy jawbone with sufficient mass to support the restoration. If you are hesitant about choosing a dental implant based on things you have heard in the past, here are some of the most common misconceptions and why they are not true.
When choosing any dental treatment, the cost is usually one of the first things a patient considers. So, with less expensive tooth replacement options available, why would one choose an expensive dental implant? What if we told you that cost is all a matter of how you look at it?
Are dental implants more expensive upfront when compared to a dental bridge or denture? Yes, they are. But here’s the thing about dental implants: they will last far longer than a bridge or denture, often a lifetime. While you will need to replace a dental bridge or denture far more often, you will not need to reinvest in a dental implant outside of needing to replace the artificial tooth attached to it. So, in the long run, a dental implant is actually a more affordable option.
One of the more common misconceptions about dental implants is that they can only be used to replace a single missing tooth. The reality is that dental implants can be used to support any form of dental prosthetic, including bridges and dentures. A dental implant is a titanium post surgically implanted into the jawbone. Once the bone heals and fuses to the implant, a strong foundation is formed that can support dental prosthetics, including whole arch dentures.
When dental implants were new to dentistry, they sometimes felt uncomfortable. But, as with any dental treatment, time has allowed the processes, technology, and methods of placing a dental implant to evolve into a comfortable treatment. Once you heal from the surgical procedure, your implant will feel no different than any other natural tooth in your mouth.
Dr. Nair and our experienced team would love to hear from you. If you are seeking dental implant solutions, please call our office today at (610) 569-0509.
Dr. Nair is dedicated to providing her patients with the finest possible care. She earned her dental degree from Temple University School of Dentistry and her general practice residency at St. Joseph Hospital.
She continues to take over 200 hours of continuing education courses annually to offer the best treatment to her patients. According to Mainline magazine, Dr. Nair has continuously been selected as a Top Dentist in her region by her colleagues.
Dr. Nair ensures that her patients' trust is always in the best of hands, regardless of their concerns.