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WHAT ARE DENTAL IMPLANTS?
Courtesy Allen Dental Center
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elieve it or not, some folks don’t understand what
dental implants are, how they work and why they
are so helpful. A dental implant acts just like a real
tooth root, maintaining complete stability of the at-
tached tooth or teeth and stimulating the surrounding
bone so that the bone maintains its volume. Dental implants
are often the most conservative tooth replacement option and
can be a better option than complex dental work to try and
save a tooth where the tooth is already highly compromised.
The actual implant is a small titanium screw that replaces
make sure your teeth are secure, not to mention being able
to eat the food we enjoy. Additionally, a single tooth im-
plant might be used to preserve the surrounding teeth by
avoiding a cemented bridge. When we do bridges, we
have to treat the teeth on either side of the missing tooth. In
trying to restore missing teeth, we would love to keep the
others healthy too.
What worries the average person about getting implants?
You can be sure almost everyone can benefit from implants.
It’s a rare case that we can’t help someone. Maybe it might
be between $3,000 for a single tooth and $50,000 for an
entire mouth reconstruction. There are affordable ways, in-
cluding special financing, that could bring the cost down to
$56 a month for a single tooth and $390 for one full arch.
This is all subject to credit approval and a down payment,
but it gives a proper perspective to those who are consid-
ering this.
Another possible misconception is that Dental Implants
could be painful. Most of the time getting implants is not
nearly as uncomfortable as people imagine. There is a lot
of planning put into the surgery ahead of time so that the
actual procedure is quite simple.
the root of the missing tooth or provides an anchor for a full
arch case. After the implant is integrated into the bone, we
can place a tooth on top of it and allow you to begin feeling
confident again and chewing normally.
Why would anyone want to get dental implants? Something
that can help aid you in your decision between a Dental Im-
plant and any other dental procedure is that you will most
likely want a solution composed of 5 things: natural look-
ing, comfortable, easy to maintain, healthy for your mouth
and a great value. Imagine a smile that is pure, clean and
allows you to beam with confidence. Imagine a smile that
allows you to brush and floss normally. Imagine a smile that
will not require return visits to the dentist to maintain and
replace expensive appliances. Dental implants are a great
option for each of these ideal solutions.
Gone are the days of teeth flopping around in your mouth!
Dental implants can secure most dentures, and that’s life
changing. Most of us like being social and the most com-
mon thing we do is eat together. That’s reason enough to
The Allen Dental Center has been performing many dental
services for decades, but implants are at the top of the list.
We even have the Dallas Implant Institute conducting con-
tinuing education classes out of this facility with our doctors
as the instructors. In other words, our dentists are getting to
teach other dentists how to be successful at placing implants.
Implants can and often last a lifetime. It is important to find
a dentist who knows how to help you get the successful
results you deserve. Allen Dental Center is offering a free
consultation with necessary x rays and are currently look-
ing for certain cases that we can use for teaching classes.
Are Dental Implants right for you? Ask yourself these
questions:
• Are you missing one or more teeth and would love to have a
complete smile once again?
• Do you currently have any other kinds of tooth replacements
such as: dentures, bridges, flippers, etc. that aren’t providing the
comfort or convenience you desire?
• Have you or are you experiencing any mouth injuries, decay,
gum disease?
• Are you embarrassed about your teeth and your smile?
• Would you love to finally have a healthy, beautiful smile?
If you said yes to one or more of these questions, then you
are likely a good candidate for dental implants.
If we can help you in any way, please let us know and schedule your free consultation today!
www.allendentist.com
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