‘Tis the season to consider the best option for treating your tooth loss.

Remember the song, “All I Want for Christmas is My Two Front Teeth?" Well, if you are an adult who is dealing with tooth loss this holiday season, you may understand this sentiment quite literally. If this is a problem you are facing, why not give yourself the gift of a brand new smile? Our Lansing, MI dentist, Dr. Scott Stone, can help you get a new smile for the New Year with help from dental implants.

What is a dental implant?

A dental implant is a small metal post or screw that takes the place of your missing tooth roots. The treatment requires our Lansing, MI, general dentist to position the restoration into the jawbone so that the two will fuse together to become one over the course of several months.

Who is a good candidate for dental implants?

There are many factors involved in determining whether or not your smile is right for dental implants. Some things to consider include:

Your health: This includes both your oral and overall health. We will want to make sure that not only is your mouth healthy enough to support and nurture your implant but also that you are healthy enough to undergo surgery. If you have any chronic health conditions like diabetes or high blood pressure it’s important that these problems are being properly managed before getting dental implants.

Patience: Getting implants takes time. In fact, it can take up to one year or longer to get your new tooth. Of course, this restoration could just end up lasting the rest of your life, so all that waiting and patience will certainly pay off in the end.

Your budget: While implants can save you money in the long run, we also understand that the upfront cost can be a lot. We will work with our patients to make sure that they are always able to afford the dental care they deserve; however, if you have a more modest budget than there are other options out there that may be better suited to your needs. Let’s talk about it!

Getting surgery: It’s important for patients to understand that in order to get dental implants they will need to undergo surgery. The surgery is performed right here in our office under local anesthesia, so you will be able to go home right after. Of course, even though surgery is minor, we also understand that some patients don’t want to undergo surgery to get a new tooth. This is something to consider before deciding whether implants are right for you.

Are you interested in finding out more about dental implants? Want to find out if this is the best way to replace your missing teeth? If you said “yes” then the next step is to call Smiles by Stone in Lansing, MI, at (517) 482-5546 to schedule a consultation with us. Let us put a smile back on your face!