Implants require a minor surgical procedure to insert in your jawbone, so you will need to take a few days to recover as your mouth heals. Some pain, swelling, and bleeding are normal during this recovery period. However, you will not experience any pain or discomfort during your procedure due to dental sedatives and anesthetics. Your dentist will numb your mouth and make sure you are as comfortable, relaxed, and stress-free as possible during your implant procedure.
In most cases, yes. Many dental insurance plans cover the cost of extractions by 50% to 80% depending on the insurance provider. Be sure to check your policy to see how much of your extraction will be covered.
Dental implant surgery typically takes 1-2 hours per tooth. The full process of receiving implants takes 3-4 appointments to complete, from your initial consultation and treatment planning to your implant surgery and follow-up appointments. This can take several months, depending on your unique treatment needs as determined by your dentist.
In most cases, an extraction can take between 20-40 minutes. This includes preparing the extraction site and numbing the surrounding tissues to prevent discomfort. You can generally expect to have your tooth pulled in an hour or less.
It is important to replace your missing teeth as soon as possible. Even going a year without a tooth will cause the jawbone to shrink, meaning that you will need a bone graft to restore the healthy bone tissue you will need to support an implant. Missing teeth also cause your surrounding teeth to drift out of place to fill the gap, leading to a crooked smile and a broad range of dental health problems including increased risk of gum disease, tooth decay, and TMJ issues.
Yes, we offer flexible financing options to help make your dental care as affordable and accessible as possible. Our practice has partnered with CareCredit to fit any family’s budget!
Yes, we currently accept Metlife, and Cigna, and work with many major insurance plans. Ohana Dental will file all claims for you, and our office will do everything we can to help you maximize your insurance benefits.
Yes, our team will do everything we can to accommodate your treatment needs and see you as soon as scheduling permits. We also offer extended hours and family block scheduling for your convenience.
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