Dental Implants – East Gwillimbury, ON

Initial Dental Implant Consultation

You’ll start the implant process by consulting Dr. Goldberg at our office. Through this session, he’ll learn about your treatment goals, your current oral health, and other crucial factors. Our team will use those details to confirm whether dental implants suit you, allowing us to draft a good treatment plan.

Please don’t feel discouraged if you don’t initially qualify for care. In reality, you can become a good candidate later through preliminary procedures – gum disease therapy, tooth extractions, etc. Those services can strengthen a mouth (and jaw) enough to support implant posts.

Dental Implant Surgery

With Dr. Goldberg’s approval, your consultation will shift into dental implant surgery. This second phase of the implant process is handled at our office, rather than by outside specialists. That means you’ll benefit from our team’s extensive dental implant experience.

Overall, the surgery will involve four key elements:

• Anesthesia – Before surgery, Dr. Goldberg will numb your mouth with anesthesia. Doing so ensures your implant’s placement is painless; it won’t cause you to feel aches or pains.
• Incision Work – Our team will make an incision in your gums after the anesthesia “kicks in.” Once made, it’ll provide room in your mouth for your implant post.
• Implant Placement – To place your implant post, we’ll rely on several advanced tools and methods. You can thus expect your new “tooth” to look and feel amazing!
• Gum Closure – After the implant is placed, Dr. Goldberg will quickly (and safely) close your gum incision. He’ll then set a cap over the post.

Dental Implant Osseointegration & Abutment

Soon after your implant is placed, it’ll begin to fuse with your jaw’s tissue. This 4–6-month process – known medically as “osseointegration – helps your new “tooth” take root and become secure. In other words, it ensures your implant becomes a permanent part of your mouth.

You’ll eventually undergo an “extra” surgery once your implant fully fuses. For this later procedure, we’ll place an abutment – a small metal connector – on your base post. A dental lab will craft your final restoration while you recover from that work.

Delivery of Dental Implant Restoration(s)

At the end of your treatment, you’ll receive your final restoration. This device can vary based on how many teeth you initially lost or had replaced. Indeed, it might be a typical dental crown, an implant bridge, or even an advanced implant denture.

Rest assured that we’ll fit your final restoration quickly. To do so, we must only apply dental cement to your abutment, set the device, and make some final adjustments. You’ll be ready to enjoy your restored smile after these last steps!

Day-to-Day Benefits

Gaps in your grin can detract from your daily quality of life because they play an essential role in your ability to eat, speak, and smile. Without them, these once-basic tasks are suddenly much more challenging. Dental implants function as artificial teeth to:

• Restore your chewing ability. You can enjoy all your favorite foods by mashing them up enough to be easily swallowed and digested.
• Boost your confidence. Spaces in your grin can leave you feeling self-conscious. These prosthetics can be customized to match your natural teeth for seamless results.
• Brush and floss as usual. Maintaining your restorations is as simple as continuing to brush and floss twice daily to remove plaque and bacteria buildup.

Health Benefits

In addition to the obvious advantages, getting dental implants can also improve your dental condition by:

• Prevent bone loss. After teeth fall out, your jaw begins to thin because there’s no root to trigger new bone growth every time you bite down. Your prosthetics include a titanium rod that fulfills this function and keeps your jawbone active and strong.
• Preserve neighboring teeth. Dentures and dental bridges rely on surrounding structures, like your other teeth or the bony ridges of your mouth, to remain put, which can wear them down over time. Dental implants, meanwhile, function as sturdy standalone structures.
• Protect oral health. Your remaining teeth tend to shift out of alignment to fill in gaps left by the ones that went missing, which can wear down your enamel and leave them prone to injury. Implants keep your teeth from drifting out of their proper placements.

Long-Term Benefits

With the right maintenance, your dental implants can potentially last the rest of your life, so you can continue to enjoy the following long-term advantages:

• Incredibly successful. These restorations have a success rate of 95%, even up to 10 years after their initial placement, so you know you can rely on them.
• Resilient materials. The titanium rod of your dental implant is incredibly strong and lightweight, and fuses with your jawbone for added stability. Plus, porcelain tooth-shaped restoration can resist chips and stains.
• Save money. Although they may cost more upfront, these artificial teeth require fewer repairs and replacements over the years, so there are fewer expenses to cover later.

Preliminary Treatments & Dental Implant Surgery

A suitable dental implant candidate will be free from oral infections like cavities and gum disease, so we may have to resolve these issues with appropriate restorative treatments before you can receive the surgery. The cost of these procedures will be noted on your bill, but they may receive partial insurance coverage.

The implant surgery will incur its own cost, and the team at Queensville Dental is trained and equipped to carry out the entire placement process at our East Gwillimbury office. This means you won’t have to worry about coordinating with an outside oral surgeon who uses a different pricing structure.

The Parts of Your Dental Implant

The cost of your dental implants will also be determined by factors like:

• The number of implants: Each implant will be represented individually on your bill.
• Type of restoration: Larger restorations like dentures require more material, so they are usually more expensive than smaller ones like crowns.
• Size of the implant: Longer implants cost more than shorter ones.
• Material: Dental implants are usually made from titanium, but they can also be crafted from zirconia or other materials that are priced differently.
• Brand: Please contact us if you’d like to know more about the manufacturers of our dental implants.

How Dental Implants Can Save You Money

Dental implants are a sound investment in your appearance, confidence, and oral health. A whopping 95% of these devices are still functional ten years after being placed, and they can last for several decades if they receive excellent care. This means you may be able to forgo the frequent costly replacements required by traditional restorations like bridges and dentures. Implants can also give you the confidence you need to succeed socially and professionally by helping you smile proudly at friends, family, coworkers, and strangers. This may even help you stand out from the competition when being considered for a new job or a promotion.

Does My Dental Insurance Cover Dental Implants?

Dental insurance policies rarely cover dental implants, but they usually offer some coverage for preliminary treatments used to resolve gum disease and tooth decay. We’ll be happy to help you navigate your policy during your consultation so you can understand exactly what it will pay for.

Making Dental Implants Affordable

We understand that many people may need a little help fitting their dental implants into their budgets, and we’re eager to make sure everyone in East Gwillimbury can achieve the smile of their dreams. Queensville Dental is proud to participate in the Canadian Dental Care Plan, which helps reduce the cost of necessary dental care for qualifying patients. We’ll be happy to help you find the best way to make your oral healthcare affordable when we see you for your consultation.

Make Oral Hygiene a Priority

While dental implants cannot develop cavities since they are not made from materials that can be metabolized by harmful bacteria, the gum tissue and jawbones supporting them can still be compromised by infections. To keep your natural and artificial teeth in great shape, remember to brush at least twice, floss at least once, and rinse with antibacterial mouthwash every day.

Eat a Healthy Diet

Dental implants restore almost all your natural chewing power, and you can help your smile stay in great shape by making sure to enjoy a diet that is rich in the nutrients your body needs to stay healthy. Be sure to get plenty of protein, calcium, phosphorus, and vitamins C and D to keep your gums and jawbones healthy. It’s also best to limit your intake of sugars, acids, and alcohol.

Break Bad Habits

Tobacco use and excessive alcohol consumption can inhibit your body’s ability to fight infection and set you up for gum disease, so it’s best to kick these habits. It’s also smart to refrain from using your teeth to open packages or bottles as well as chewing on ice or inedible substances such as wood, plastic, glass, metal, or fingernails.

Protect Your Dental Implants

While dental implants are incredibly strong and durable, they are not indestructible and can be compromised by wear and injury. We’ll be happy to provide you with a customized athletic mouthguard to protect your smile when playing sports or a nightguard to protect your enamel from nocturnal grinding. It’s also best to be mindful when chewing so you don’t put unnecessary stress on your implant.

Schedule Regular Dental Checkups

The American Dental Association recommends visiting your dentist every six months for routine exams and cleanings. These appointments allow Dr. Goldberg to monitor your oral health, address problems in their early stages, and advise you as to better oral hygiene practices that can help you prevent infections and keep your implants and natural teeth in great shape for life.