Had enough of ill-fitting dentures or gaps in your smile? Come to Spa Dental for oral implants today!

When you have gaps in your smile, it can really impact on your confidence.

Simple things such as smiling in a group photo or even when meeting someone new can become daunting, leading to many people who have missing teeth to withdraw from social situations.

In years gone by, many dental practitioners would offer dental patients with missing teeth either a partial or full set of dentures to act like natural teeth in both appearance and function. However, as many people who have worn dentures are aware, they are not always secure and can cause rubbing sores or ulcers on the gums. Far from comfy!

Modern-day dental professionals can offer patients with missing teeth an alternative treatment; dental implants.

When you have had enough of gaps in your teeth and decide you want a more permanent solution, come to Spa Dental in Sydney. Our dedicated and highly experienced team can help you with every stage of having dental implants fitted and can ensure that once the procedure is completed, you will have a smile to be proud of! Perfect!

But before you decide if dental implants are for you, you probably have some questions. Here are the answers to your most probing questions about dental implants.

Is the fitting painful?

During the fitting, our team at Spa Dental in Sydney will ensure that your mouth is sufficiently numbed before we start.

Once fitted, you may feel a sensation that is similar to a bruise or inflammation around the implant site; this is perfectly normal and can be treated with over the counter pain relief. If the discomfort gets worse or does not appear to be fading after a couple of days, come in and see our team as soon as possible.

Am I suitable for dental implants?

If your oral health is deemed good and you have sufficient jawbone, then you are likely to be suitable for traditional endosteal implants.

However, there are other implant options available, which our team at Spa Dental in Sydney may recommend if you are not suitable for endosteal implants.

Will I get an infection?

The majority of implant patients do not suffer from infections post-fitting but sometimes, such things are unavoidable.

You can avoid infections by rinsing the implant area gently with lukewarm salt-water each day, avoiding spicy foods and not brushing the implant site. If you are concerned you have an infection, contact our team immediately.

How will I cover the costs?

At Spa Dental, our team can help suitable patients to spread the cost of their implants into affordable monthly instalments.

Talk to a member of our team about the National Dental Plan or Mac Credit financing for funding options.

How long do they last?

If you take care of your oral hygiene post-fitting and avoid lifestyle choices that can negatively impact your oral implants, then your new implants can last up to 40 years.

Be mindful that activities such as smoking and drinking alcohol excessively can shorten the lifespan of your dental implants.

DISCLAIMER

All dental treatments carry potential risks. Contact your local dental team for more information about the procedures mentioned in this article.