Common barriers to dental implants and how we can help

Dental implants are an extensive, long-term treatment even if you are only having a single tooth replaced. Whilst this can seem off-putting at first, you may wish to consider the dramatic impact they can have on your life.

At Broadway Dental, Loughton, dental implants are something we highly recommend to patients that are suitable candidates. This is because they are high-functioning, low-maintenance and they look great. If you do have concerns, this is perfectly normal. We look forward to talking to you about them and offering reassurance where possible.

Here we look at some of the common barriers to patients seeking this treatment and explain how we address them.

dental-implants-in-LoughtonUnsure about suitability

When you have dental implants in Loughton with us, the first thing we will do is assess your suitability. You need to be in a good general state of health. Some medical conditions or intake of certain medications in the past may affect your suitability. You also need the required density in your jawbone to support the dental implants. The only way to know if you have this is to ask your dentist to check.

Dentistry moves on all the time and there are frequently new, more advanced solutions available to patients. This means that, even if you have been turned down for dental implants in the past, it is still worth checking with your dentist if you are keen to have them. They might be able to offer you a new solution.

Worry about the procedure

Whatever your concerns are, talk to one of our dentists when you are considering dental implants in Loughton. They will give you full details about how the procedure is likely to go for you. This can involve seeing diagrams, equipment and photos of patients who have already had the procedure. At Broadway Dental, we want to do everything we can to reassure you. Once you start to fully understand the procedure, it may be that your worries simply go away.

If you have particular difficulty with dental procedures then there may be sedation options that your dentist can discuss with you to help with this. These are alongside normal anaesthetics that are used as standard for dental implant procedures.