Are Dental Implants Right for You?

This tooth replacement may be backed by science, but there is also an art to placing and restoring a tooth with a dental implant. Today, many adults are turning to our Sequim, WA, dentist, Dr. Richard Zbaraschuk, for implants, as this treatment it is the closest thing you can come to the functionality and look of natural teeth. Read on to learn more!

Who can benefit from dental implants?

Most healthy adults who are missing one or more teeth can benefit from getting dental implants to fill those gaps and restore their smiles. Of course, there are several factors that will help our Sequim, WA, restorative dentist determine whether implants are right for them. Some of these factors include,

  • Maintaining good oral hygiene
  • Having an otherwise healthy smile
  • Having a strong jawbone that can support an implant
  • Having good general and oral health
  • Age (implants aren’t ideal for children and young teens)
  • Current lifestyle
  • Pregnancy (or planning on becoming pregnant)

When you come in for a consultation, we will examine your mouth and perform an x-ray screening to check the health of the gums, teeth, and jawbone, so as to determine whether implants are right for you. While implants can be a great way to replace missing teeth, this doesn’t necessarily mean that they are the best choice for you.

Certain health problems could affect your candidacy, so it’s important that you share your detailed medical history with your dentist during your consultation so we can determine the idea approach to restoring your smile.

The Installation Procedure

To install implants, surgery is necessary, but don't worry—the procedure is minor and can be performed right here in our office under local anesthesia. Furthermore, placement usually doesn’t take longer than one hour, although this depends on the number of implants being placed and the location of placement.

The Recovery Period

Getting a dental implant takes time, especially if you are receiving multiple implants. Following the initial procedure, it will take up to 6 months for the implant to fuse together with the jawbone, and we must wait for this fusion to take place before placing the dental crown. If you’re looking for a faster way to replace your missing teeth, then you may want to discuss other options with us, however, implants often remain the ideal solution due to their reliable functionality, great look, and natural feel.

Interested? Contact Us

Are you interested in getting dental implants in Sequim, WA? If so, then it’s the perfect time to schedule your consultation here at Zbaraschuk Dental Care. Don’t let tooth loss win—dial (360) 683-3626 today!

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