1. Do I need to have a professional cleaning by the dentist or hygienist?

Cleaning by a dental professional is very important in maintaining a healthy mouth and body. Many problems can go undetected leading to pain, infections, swelling and tooth loss if not monitored on a regular basis, usually every 4 to 6 months. Similar to having an oil change on your car if you don' t have your teeth regularly cleaned and checked eventually you will have a major problem.


2. Are titanium implants worth the cost? What can go wrong?

When compared to the cost of replacing a single tooth with a bridge which has a life expectancy of 10 years the cost of a dental implant is less in the long run. Many people have told us that implants have changed their life, giving them back the ability to enjoy eating and smiling. Their quality of life is improved tremendously. Implants need to be maintained by regular maintenance visits, similar to teeth cleanings, to ensure long term success. Implants can be lost due to fracture, inflammation, improper diet or neglect. The most common cause of implant loss is due to something called Peri-Implantitis. Peri-Implantitis is an inflammatory condition around dental implants, often associated with bone loss caused by improper or neglected implant maintenance.


3. How much does an implant cost as compared to other forms of dentistry?

Depending on the extremity of the treatment and the condition of the mouth implant therapy can be slightly higher in cost when compared with other forms of dentistry. However, traditional dentistry too can be much higher in cost.


4. What is the best way to replace missing teeth and is an implant the substitute for missing teeth?

The best way to replace missing teeth depends on a number of factors. Statistically implant tooth replacement is more successful and longer lasting than other treatments.


5. What is the success rate of dental implants?

Dental implant therapy has a higher success rate than other forms of dentistry, greater than 90% success rate.


6. What can go wrong with dental implants?

Implants need to be maintained by regular maintenance visits, similar to teeth cleanings, to ensure long term success. Implants can be lost due to fracture, inflammation, improper diet or neglect. The most common cause of implant loss is due to something called Peri-Implantitis. Peri-Implantitis is an inflammatory condition around dental implants, often associated with bone loss caused by improper or neglected implant maintenance.