Replacing Missing Teeth with Dental Implants with Los Altos, California Dentist Dr. Joseph Field
Randy Alvarez interviews Los Altos, CA dentist Dr. Joseph Field about replacing missing teeth with dental implants.
Dental implants are a beautiful, natural-looking solution, and can usually be done in a single visit. When you opt for dental implants, you’re choosing to restore your smile – permanently. Are broken or missing teeth negatively impacting your confidence and your health? Dr. Joseph Field can help restore your teeth, and your entire smile. Dr. Field’s implants look completely natural, and feel and function just like your real teeth.Dental implants offer so many more benefits than other treatments — they’re truly the best choice for permanently restoring broken or missing teeth. In most cases, procedures can be completed in a single visit, and you’ll leave the office with a beautiful smile.Dental implants are the best treatment for one or more missing teeth — but before you move forward with dental implant treatment, it’s important to understand if you’re a good candidate for the procedure. To find out if dental implants are right for you, schedule a consultation with Dr. Joseph Field.Not every patient looking to treat their missing teeth is a good candidate for dental implants from the start, and it is only through this consultation that you can determine what could be preventing you from moving forward with the treatment you need.
What Makes an Ideal Implant Candidate?
There are certain standards of oral health that you must be able to meet before you will be allowed to move forward with the dental implant process. The reason for this is the fact that your oral structures must be healthy enough for the process of osseointegration to succeed. It is largely thanks to osseointegration that dental implants are able to provide the benefits they do, so it’s important that this process succeeds. Some of the traits that make up an ideal dental implant candidate include:One or More Missing Teeth: As amazing as dental implants are, we have no intention of replacing perfectly healthy teeth with implants that are unneeded.Good Oral Health: Your mouth must be clear of conditions such as gum disease or tooth decay, as they can interfere with the bonding process.Jaw Structure and Gum Density: Both your jawbone and gums must be healthy enough to support dental implants.An Understanding of the Implant Process: Dental implants are not an instant solution to missing teeth. This process can take months to complete, but will leave you with the best possible replacement teeth in return for your time.Many patients do not completely qualify for dental implant treatment when they first go in to see Dr. Field. However, these patients may be given the opportunity to move forward with this treatment; sometimes they simply need a supplemental treatment before they're able to receive their implants. Whether or not you will need a supplemental procedure will be determined during your consultation.
Less Ideal Candidates for Dental Implants
Some people are kept from implant treatment because of a condition or habit they have. Some examples of this are:Smokers: Smoking can have horrible effects on your oral health. Not only can it affect the look of your teeth, but it can also result in dangerous oral conditions that can result in your implant’s failure.Alcoholics: Patients who consume large amounts of alcohol may also be unable to move forward with the dental implant process. The reason for this is the fact that alcohol can affect your body’s ability to heal itself, which can put your implant at risk for failure.Children: Younger patients may initially be denied treatment with dental implants because their jawbones may be in a state of change that can make it much more difficult to properly plan out their dental implant treatment. For this reason, Dr. Field will not provide dental implants for our younger patients until this jawbone growth has finished.Pregnant Women: As a rule of thumb, women who are pregnant are advised against pursuing any form of treatment requiring surgery. For this reason, they are usually asked to wait until after their child is born before Dr. Field will allow you to move forward with the dental implant process.
Find Out If You Are a Dental Implant Candidate
Are you curious about whether or not you qualify for treatment for your missing teeth using dental implants? If so, contact Dr. Field's office and schedule a dental implant consultation with him today. Through this consultation, they will be able to take a look at your oral health, using the data gathered to determine your candidacy for treatment with dental implants.
How Much Do Dental Implants Cost?
Single Tooth ImplantsDental implants start at about $1,800 for a single-tooth implant with a crown. Pricing varies and depends on the materials being used.Look for a dentist that has a lot of experience with dental implants. When they recommend options for replacing missing teeth with dental implants, make sure you ask them how many times they have performed the procedures on others, how often they do it and if they teach the subject. Ask them how many continuing education hours they have dedicated to taking dental implant training courses and when was the last time they attended one.Full Set of Dental ImplantsTo replace a full set of upper or lower teeth, the cost can start from $15,000 to $35,000 per arch of teeth. Financing is available for these procedures. The goal is to get it done right the first time. Choose a dentist with a great bedside manner and a lot of experience with dental implants. This is an expensive procedure, but worth every penny, according to patients. You use your mouth all day, every day. It’s much more important than any new car or truck.
About Dr. Joseph Field
Joseph Field, DDS, California’s leading specialist in dental implants, offering high-quality dental implant treatments to patients in and around California’s Bay Area. By combining his color-matching expertise with the cutting-edge technology like 3-D imaging and iTero Element digital scanning, Dr. Field is able to achieve the absolute best clinical results for his patients. That means you’ll leave the office with a perfect, natural-looking dental implant after just a single visit.Whether you need a single or multi-unit implant, or more complex dental restorations, have a look around on our site. Learn all about the ins and outs of dental implants, then contact our office to schedule your own dental implant consultation.Serving Los Altos, Mountain View, Sunnyview, Palo Alto and surrounding areas.