How long does a dental implant last?

If you take good care of your dental implant, it can last a lifetime. This means brushing and flossing regularly at home, as well as maintaining your dental cleanings and checkups. Other factors, such as your overall health, diet, genetics, and the development of any dental diseases, can affect your dental implant.

How do I care for my dental implants?

Caring for dental implants is much like caring for your natural teeth. Maintaining a proper brushing and flossing routine at home, along with regular visits to your dentist's office for hygiene appointments, can help prevent diseases from developing in your teeth and gums, which can ultimately affect the success of your dental implant.

Does getting a dental implant hurt?

Your dentist will administer anesthesia during the dental implant procedure, so you shouldn't feel pain or discomfort. Following the procedure, there should be little to no discomfort as you heal. Most patients are able to manage any pain with over-the-counter pain medication. You will also need to eat a soft diet for the first couple of weeks after the implant procedure to avoid pain or irritating the surgery site.

How long does the dental implant process take?

The entire dental implant process typically takes between three and nine months to complete, depending on your individual treatment plan and how fast you heal. After the implant is inserted, it can take three to six months for your gums and jawbone to heal around the implant, then there is additional time for the custom tooth replacement to be attached, and any fine-tuning that may need to be done. Your dentist can provide you with a more specific timeline based on your particular case.

Will my insurance cover dental implants?

Coverage for dental implants varies; some insurance plans cover the full cost, others may cover only a portion, and some may not cover implants at all. To find out what’s included in your specific plan, it’s best to contact your insurance provider directly. They can give you a detailed breakdown of what’s covered.

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What is a Dental Implant?

A dental implant is a small titanium screw that gets surgically inserted into the jaw bone to act as a base for a tooth replacement. Dental implants can be used to replace one or more teeth.

Dental implants provide a stable solution to missing teeth, because they are surgically anchored to your jaw bone, allowing the replacement to be permanently anchored to your jaw bone, as opposed to the many removable options. This can make every day activities such as chewing and speaking easier.

Additionally, dental implants can help preserve your oral health. By replacing missing teeth and their roots, you can prevent the teeth surrounding the gap from shifting.

Implants can also help resolve bite issues and jaw joint pain, as well as restore facial tissues and appearance.

Why Replace Missing Teeth?

When a tooth is missing, the surrounding teeth can start to shift into the empty space, which may lead to alignment problems. Over time, the bone in that area can also begin to break down, reducing support for nearby teeth and potentially leading to additional tooth loss.

The Dental Implant Process

A dental implant consists of two main components: a small titanium screw that serves as the root and a separate abutment that connects the implant to the custom-made crown (artificial tooth).

The process starts with your dentist surgically placing the implant into your jaw bone beneath the gum. As the area heals, the implant gradually fuses with the bone to create a strong, stable foundation.

It can take anywhere from three to six months to heal from this surgery. Once you are healed, you'll come back to our office to finish the treatment.

At that point, your dentist will place a custom-made tooth replacement, like a crown or denture, on top of the implant, giving you a natural-looking tooth that looks and feels much like the real thing.

Dental Implant FAQs

Read the answers to our most frequently asked questions about dental implants at Fifth Avenue Dental.

How long does a dental implant last?

If you take good care of your dental implant, it can last a lifetime. This means brushing and flossing regularly at home, as well as maintaining your dental cleanings and checkups.

Other factors, such as your overall health, diet, genetics, and the development of any dental diseases, can affect your dental implant.
How do I care for my dental implants?

Caring for dental implants is much like caring for your natural teeth.

Maintaining a proper brushing and flossing routine at home, along with regular visits to your dentist's office for hygiene appointments, can help prevent diseases from developing in your teeth and gums, which can ultimately affect the success of your dental implant.
Does getting a dental implant hurt?

Your dentist will administer anesthesia during the dental implant procedure, so you shouldn't feel pain or discomfort.

Following the procedure, there should be little to no discomfort as you heal. Most patients are able to manage any pain with over-the-counter pain medication.

You will also need to eat a soft diet for the first couple of weeks after the implant procedure to avoid pain or irritating the surgery site.
How long does the dental implant process take?

The entire dental implant process typically takes between three and nine months to complete, depending on your individual treatment plan and how fast you heal. After the implant is inserted, it can take three to six months for your gums and jawbone to heal around the implant, then there is additional time for the custom tooth replacement to be attached, and any fine-tuning that may need to be done.

Your dentist can provide you with a more specific timeline based on your particular case.
Will my insurance cover dental implants?

Coverage for dental implants varies; some insurance plans cover the full cost, others may cover only a portion, and some may not cover implants at all.

To find out what’s included in your specific plan, it’s best to contact your insurance provider directly. They can give you a detailed breakdown of what’s covered.

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