If you have lost or had teeth removed due to decay, disease, or injury, there is one tooth replacement option in Jacksonville, FL, that provides permanent benefits: dental implants. These artificial tooth roots are made from titanium and restored with life-like porcelain crowns, bridges, or full arches of teeth.
Dental implants work just like natural tooth roots, so you can enjoy a healthy mouth, strong bite, and attractive new teeth—often for the rest of your life! To ensure these lifelong benefits, you’ll want a dentist who is skilled and experienced in dental implant treatment.
Here’s how you can find the right dentist for you.
Choose a dentist with training and experience in dental implant surgery. While this may be your general dentist, you can certainly look for other doctors with higher degrees or more specialized surgical training. Choose a dentist who has completed many dental implant surgeries with success. A dentist with years of experience will help you feel confident undergoing surgery for a permanent solution.
You’ll likely have much better surgical results if you choose a dentist with more advanced training or certifications. Board certification ensures the dentist has completed more rigorous training and testing. Affiliations with organizations like the International Congress of Oral Implantologists (ICOI) often means a dentist continuously trains in the newest techniques and treatments in implant dentistry.
In addition, look for a dentist who has invested in surgical technology to further ensure that your surgery is planned correctly, goes smoothly, and provides the best long-term results.
Another great way to find the right dentist for your treatment is to read patient reviews or watch video testimonials. Part of the experience will be your interaction with the office staff and dentist, in addition to the actual procedures. Call the office or schedule a free consultation (if they’re offering) to get a feel for the office atmosphere. You can request before-and-after photos to see the quality of their treatment too.
Searching for the right dentist for your dental implant treatment may take time, but it’s an important step of the process. If you’re considering dental implants, we invite you to meet our experienced and friendly dentist, Dr. Jacqueline West, in our dental office in Jacksonville, FL! Request your first appointment with us today.