Serving areas of Okemos, Lansing, and East Lansing, MI
Serving areas of Okemos, Lansing, and East Lansing, MIReplacing lost teeth is important to your oral health, your nutrition, and your self-esteem. To fill a gap in your smile, there’s no better choice than a dental implant. It’s the only virtually permanent tooth replacement in all of restorative dentistry. An implant also looks and feels like a real tooth, and prevents the bone deterioration that is an otherwise inevitable consequence of living with tooth loss.
Choosing to get a dental implant to replace your missing tooth is an important decision you shouldn’t enter into lightly. Your implant dentist in Okemos, Dr. Christine Tenaglia, wants to explain the dental implant process.
Dr. Tenaglia will have a consultation with you before beginning the procedure to make sure that you are an ideal candidate for dental implants. At this consultation, your current oral health will be evaluated, and X-rays may be necessary to provide Dr. Tenaglia with a glimpse at your underlying jawbone structure to ensure it is suitable for an implant. Dr. Tenaglia also will go through your medical history, making sure there are no pre-existing conditions that could complicate the procedure. This consultation also is a great opportunity for you to ask any and all questions you have about our dental implant procedure. At this meeting, we also can provide you with a detailed estimate of how much it will cost to complete your treatment.
When it comes to dental implants, you have options
Maybe you have several missing teeth—not just one or two. In that case, it doesn’t make sense financially or logistically to receive an implant to replace each and every lost tooth. For patients with significant tooth loss, Dr. Tenaglia also offers implant-supported dental bridges, which are ideal for replacing multiple missing teeth on the same dental arch. If, however, you have no natural teeth, or currently wear dentures, you should ask Dr. Tenaglia about implanted-supported dentures, which are secure and comfortable. During your consultation, Dr. Tenaglia can recommend the best implant procedure for you.
Don’t let finances keep you from receiving a dental implant
Dental implants are considered to be quite expensive, but worth the cost. Not only do they preserve your oral health, but they also provide the most natural look and feel. No other tooth-replacement option has that benefit. Plus, dental implants boost self-esteem and allow you to eat whatever foods you want without compromise. During your consultation, we will provide you with the complete cost of your proposed dental care. Each dental implant case is different, depending on other treatments that may also be needed. But, with that said, don’t let finances decide your oral health’s fate. We accept multiple forms of payment, including most major credit cards. We also work with third-party financing companies that make it possible to cover the total cost of a procedure, which then is paid off through a series of monthly payments—sometimes available at little to no interest.
Dental implants in Okemos
Regain your smile and your chewing ability by receiving dental implants to replace your lost teeth. Ready to find out more? To schedule an appointment, please call (517) 347-6733. Tenaglia Smiles welcomes patients of Okemos, Lansing, and East Lansing. If you are looking for a way to fill the hole in your smile, or explore the best options to replace a missing tooth, Tenaglia Smiles is here to help.