Albertville, AL
Are you thinking about having dental implants installed to replace your missing teeth? If not, you should. A dental implant represents the finest tooth replacement option available in all of restorative dentistry. No other tooth replacement looks and feels more like natural teeth. If you are considering dental implants, you probably have questions about implants or the procedure to install them. Today, your implant dentists in Albertville provide the answers to some of the most frequently asked questions we receive about this method of restoring your smile.
Can any dentist install a dental implant?
Not all dentists have the training and experience to perform an implant procedure. The key portion of the process is the installation of the implant screw into the jawbone, which is technically a form of surgery. Generally speaking, you want to find a dentist who is a veteran in the field with many years’ experience. The three practicing dentists at Wall Street Dentistry have more than five decades of experience in the field.
How should I choose an implant dentist?
Implants sometimes are taught in normal dental school but, in most cases, dentists learn how to work with implants in post-graduate training, mini-residencies, or even while working with a more experienced dentist who serves as a personal mentor. You want to make sure the dentist you choose has significant experience and education in the specialty of dental implants. The American Academy of Implant Dentistry does not consider a practitioner to be an expert implant dentist until 300 hours of post-doctoral training have been completed.
How long does the process take?
First, you meet with your implant dentist for a consultation. At this appointment, the dentist will review your records and past history while evaluating your current oral condition. This information is used to determine your candidacy for the procedure. Next is the installation of the implant screw itself. Over the next several months, the implant fuses with your jawbone, providing an incredibly stable anchor for your replacement tooth. After healing is complete, the process is completed by attaching a dental crown to the implant, with an abutment connecting the crown and implant.
How much does a dental implant cost?
We determine the price of every procedure at Wall Street Dentistry on a case-by-case basis. However, the typical cost of a single implant can be at least a few thousand dollars. We believe that finances never should be the deciding factor in determining your level of care. We accept cash, checks and credit cards and work with most major dental insurance providers and also accept CareCredit, which offers third-party financing.
Is a dental implant right for me?
The only way to answer this question is to schedule a consultation with one of our implant dentists at our office in Albertville. Generally speaking, you should be in good oral health, and if you have gum disease, this condition must be treated before any work on an implant procedure can begin.
Implant dentistry in Albertville, Boaz and Guntersville in Alabama
Implant dentistry is one of the specialties offered here at Wall Street Dentistry. You do not have to continue to live with the inconvenience and potential oral health risks of tooth loss. Restore your smile and your chewing ability by receiving a dental implant. Take the next step and schedule your consultation today. Just call (256) 878-0525 or complete our online contact form.
