Choosing the Right Dentist for Dental Implants

Do you have damaged or missing teeth? Dental implants are a permanent solution to tooth loss. They support adjacent teeth, re-establish your bite force, and enable your natural speech. Implants also help prevent bone loss when you lose your teeth. They're available in various shapes and sizes and can match the color of the rest of your teeth. Implants are also easy to care for and maintain. You don’t even have to worry about getting cavities as they’re made of materials that can’t decay.


Are you thinking of restoring your beautiful smile with this tooth replacement option? Here are some tips to help you choose the right dentist for your dental implants:

Find a Specialist

General dentists are permitted to carry out all legitimate dental services and procedures. These usually include diagnostics, cleanings, fillings, bondings, crowns, bridges, and root canal treatments. They may also provide oral and maxillofacial treatments, such as dental implants. But you might be surprised to know that your local dentist may not offer dental implant surgery. This is because such a procedure needs special knowledge and techniques. It requires many years of study and specialization.

Some general dentists may have advanced training and are qualified to perform dental implant surgery. For some who didn’t have additional training, they may refer you or work with other dental specialists. These specialists may be a periodontist, oral surgeon, prosthodontist, or endodontist. The way your dental implant surgery is performed largely depends on the condition of your jawbone and the type of implant to be used. The surgical procedure can be quite complex. So, a dental implantologist will be the best oral health care provider to perform the surgery.

 

Do Your Research

Once you’ve been referred to a dental specialist, do your own research. Start by asking friends or relatives who have undergone dental implant surgery about their first-hand experience. Get some feedback about the method and their recovery process. Ensure that the dental specialist you’ve been referred to is board-certified. Equally important is to determine how many years they’ve been treating patients. Examine their training and experience in continuing education. Go online and talk to the specialist about their background and track record in implant dentistry. Ask about how many patients they’ve treated successfully, and see if you can find reviews online.

It would be best to look for a dentist who offers full-service practice. This means that they can handle the entire dental implant surgery from start to finish. You wouldn’t want to have to visit multiple clinics when you’re undergoing this extensive procedure. Also, find out what dental services and procedures their clinic offers. You’d want to verify that the potential oral health care provider for your missing teeth has the right facilities and will provide the highest level of care and technology.



Are you unhappy with your missing teeth? At Clarity Dental Center for Implant and Family Dentistry, we are passionate about helping you reclaim your confidence with a brand-new smile. Contact our implant dentist today in Federal Way, Washington, at (253) 799-1490 to schedule your appointment.