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What Should You Know About Getting Implants?
Are you considering getting dental implants? Dr. Richard Flores, DDS in Willoughby, Ohio, wants you to be as informed as possible so you’ll know what to expect from this treatment. Dr. Flores and our team answer questions about the implant process, recovery, safety, and care in this post. Here are some things to know about dental implants to help you make an informed decision.
What are dental implants?
Implants are small ceramic or titanium screws used to replace missing teeth. They are surgically placed into your jawbone to support artificial teeth after natural teeth go missing.
What can I expect from the implant process?  Â
Dr. Flores will thoroughly evaluate you to determine whether you’re a good implant candidate. If so, we’ll discuss your options for treatment and carefully plan your procedure. Implant surgery entails opening your gums to get access to your jawbone, drilling a small hole in bone tissue, and placing the implants where they will provide the best support for your new teeth. The dentist then sutures your gum closed to promote healing. Once the implants are in place, we’ll wait roughly three months for them to integrate with underlying bone tissue and heal. Then we’ll attach abutments (connectors) and your new crown to make your smile whole again.
How many teeth can I replace with dental implants?
Our implant treatments can accommodate all tooth replacement needs, from one lost tooth to patients missing all their teeth. Dr. Flores will use single implants with porcelain crowns to replace individual missing teeth. Multiple implants can support a fixed dental bridge to replace consecutive missing teeth. Implant dentures can replace all your teeth using various implants to anchor a compatible denture.
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Is implant surgery painful?
No! A common misconception about implants is that they cause discomfort or pain. We conduct this treatment with profound local anesthesia, ensuring our patients feel no discomfort. Dr. Flores also offers sedation options for people with dental anxiety, ensuring they have a stress-free procedure.
What are the benefits of implants?
Strength, security, and stability are key benefits of implants. Your new teeth will never slip or shift in your mouth as they’re anchored in place by artificial tooth roots. You’ll be able to talk, laugh, smile, and eat normally again. Dr. Flores can restore your smile’s original beauty with implant restorations due to their genuine, tooth-like appearance. Implants are also good for oral health as they prevent bone loss, keep teeth from shifting, and restore your bite so you can chew comfortably. With good oral care, your new teeth can last 20+ years, while the titanium implants can endure a lifetime.
How do I care for dental implants?
You can brush and floss dental implants just like you do natural teeth. They can also be cleaned professionally by your dentist. Good oral hygiene is key to keeping your implants strong and healthy long-term.
Who offers dental implant treatment near me?
You can contact Dr. Richard Flores at (440) 856-8774 to schedule an implant surgery consultation if you live in or near Willoughby, OH.Â
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Dr. Rich Flores
Rich Flores, DDS, has over ten years of experience in private dentistry. He graduated from Saint Ignatius High School and attended Allegheny College in Meadville, PA, where he received his Bachelor of Science in Biology. He then attended the Ohio State University College of Dentistry and entered private practice in Columbus, OH, immediately upon graduation.
Dr. Rich believes in compassionate, quality dental care in a comfortable setting and treats patients as if they are family. He is a member of the American Dental Association, Ohio Dental Association, and Cleveland Dental Society and is certified in Invisalign and dental implants.
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