Are Dental Implants Safe?

As a Long Beach, NY cosmetic dentist, we can replace your missing teeth.  We have several ways to do so but recommend dental implants due to their durability and natural appearance.  If you are interested in this option we recommend that you call (516) 301-9038 and schedule an appointment with our 11561 dental office.  We can examine you, take x-rays, let you know if you are a good candidate and answer any questions that you may have.  One of the most common questions that we hear is “are dental implants safe?” The answer is unquestionably yes.  They have a success rate that is near 99 percent so the majority of people experience fabulous results.

If you are someone wondering “are dental implants safe,” it helps to understand the process of how we place them. Before we can get started we take x-rays to determine if you have enough bone density to support dental implants.  The implanted portion is actually a tiny titanium post.  If your jawbone is not dense enough, you could have challenges later on.  In order to prevent this, we will check the density and recommend a procedure to strengthen your jaw if necessary.

On the day of your procedure, you will come to our Long Beach cosmetic dentist office and we will numb the area that we are working on prior to giving you anesthesia so that you do not feel the procedure.  In fact, you may even be able to sleep through it.  Next, we will insert the titanium post and secure it to your jawbone.

Titanium has unique properties that make it ideal for the dental implants procedure.  The body reacts to it like it would to natural matter, meaning that instead of rejecting it, the body begins to deposit bone around it.  Essentially, the titanium post becomes a new root for your tooth to be secured to.  This gives your dental implants the same level of stability that you can expect from your natural teeth.  At Arc Advanced Dentistry & Cosmetics, we also appreciate that the implants provide the jawbone with the stimulation it needs to prevent resorption.  In this way, dental implants are beneficial for your overall health in addition to the appearance of your smile.

Over the course of several months, the process of osseointegration will take place.  As it does, your implants will become secure enough for your new teeth (dental crowns) to be attached.  This part of the procedure is fast but essential.  When we are done, you will have new teeth that look as natural as your old ones did and your smile with be both aesthetically and functionally whole.

At Arc Advanced Dentistry & Cosmetics, we recommend dental implants because patients of our Long Beach cosmetic dentist office love how amazing they look when we are done.  They also love how natural the implants feel. You will not even notice the difference between your natural and implanted teeth when we are done.

To learn more about this procedure, call (516) 301-9038 and schedule an appointment with our 11561 dental office.