Dental Implants Collingwood

What is a Dental Implant?

Finding a Dentist for Dental Implants in Collingwood is a great option for people with one or more missing teeth. Not only are Dental Implants a great option for missing teeth, but they can also serve as a support system for Dentures or Dental Bridges. Dental Implants have become increasingly popular in recent years and have become an essential restorative technique for dentists in Collingwood that do Dental Implants.

More specifically, Dental Implants are small metal (usual titanium) posts that are surgically inserted into the jawbone below the gumline. Over time, these metal posts fuse to the jawbone and act as a permanent replacement for a tooth’s root and create a stable foundation for a Dental Crown, Dental Bridge, or Denture. 

Once the Dental Implant procedure has been fully completed and restored, you can eat, drink, and chew just like you did before the tooth was lost. Dental Implants can be used to replace a single tooth or to fill the gaps of multiple teeth. Either way, Dental Implants help to restore both the aesthetics and natural function of your smile!

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What are the Benefits of a Dental Implant?

Having a missing tooth, for whatever reason, is never enjoyable and can lead to potentially serious health issues, not to mention the impact on your smile and self-esteem. Furthermore, a missing tooth can cause your bite to become misaligned, causing difficulties with chewing, and leading to bone loss and shifting teeth. For these reasons and so many more, Dental Implants are an important treatment to consider if you’re looking for a dentist to replace a missing tooth in Collingwood.

Here are some of the benefits of a Dental Implant:

– Creating Support & a Foundation for Your Smile

Dental Implants not only replace your missing tooth, but they replace the tooth’s missing root as well. This helps to create a solid foundation for a Dental Crown, Dental Bridge, or Denture. It also helps to support the surrounding bone and teeth, helping to restore the function and health of your smile.

– Confidence in Your Smile

Once a Dental Implant and restoration are placed successfully, and are maintained with proper oral hygiene, it will become a fully functional tooth for you to use with confidence. With such a solid foundation for a tooth, you can eat, drink, and chew with confidence that your Dental Implant will work as promised.

– Restore the Aesthetics of Your Smile

Not only do Dental Implants act as a strong foundation for your tooth, but they also create a strong foundation for a Dental Crown, Dental Bridge, or Denture. All of these options are created with an aesthetic appeal in order to restore the look of your natural smile. You will be able to feel confident that your Dental Implant looks and feels like all of your other healthy teeth.

– Promotes Bone Health

When you have a missing tooth, the bone that was present to support that missing tooth begins to resorb or weaken. When a Dental Implant is used in its place, it stimulates bone growth which creates a strong structure for itself and its surrounding teeth. This is one of the reasons why Dental Implants are such a long-lasting Restorative solution when combined with proper oral health care and hygiene.

– Convenience and Function

Not only does a Dental Implant promote a healthy foundation for itself and neighboring teeth, but it also helps to improve eating ability, and speech, and requires less maintenance than other solutions such as Dentures. Dental Implants do not move around while eating or speaking and do not require adhesives or removal for cleaning. You simply treat it as you would any other tooth and visit our dentists at Collingwood Family Dental for regular Check-Ups and Hygiene Cleanings.

What Causes the Need for a Dental Implant?

The most common reason a patient ‘needs’ a Dental Implant is because they are missing or replacing one or multiple teeth. Our dentists at Collingwood Family Dental will consider recommending Dental Implants for patients with missing teeth. Every patient’s oral health condition is unique, so not all patients are perfect candidates for a Dental Implant. Our Collingwood dentists will be able to provide you with the best treatment options for replacing your missing tooth during your Dental Examination or Free Consultation for Dental Implants.

Here are a few common reasons for missing teeth that may require Dental Implants:

– Severe Tooth Decay

A lack of dental hygiene and visits to the dental office may lead to severe tooth decay that eventually reaches the nerve and causes the need for removal

– Dental Injury

A tooth may be broken or fractured due to decay or accidental impact on the oral cavity. These situations may require extraction

– Dental Infection

A tooth runs the risk of becoming infected when proper oral hygiene and dental visits are not completed. Dental infections may require removal if other forms of restorative treatment fail to be effective

– Gum Disease

Poor oral hygiene and a lack of regular dental visits can lead to periodontal disease. Periodontal disease can lead to both tooth loss and other potentially serious systemic health issues

– Congenital or Medical Condition

Some congenital or medical conditions cause tooth loss from a young age. Dental Implants are an option for these patients as they mature to help form a fully functional set of teeth and smile

Maintaining proper oral hygiene habits and scheduling regular visits to see our dentists at Collingwood Family Dental will help to lower the risks of needing a Dental Implant. However, our team is always available to go over your options if you’re looking for a dentist for Dental Implants in Collingwood.

What Happens if You Don’t Replace a Missing Tooth?

Many people consider the option of leaving a missing tooth and not replacing it, especially when the missing tooth isn’t revealed in their smile. However, although the missing tooth may not be noticeable when smiling, there are certain risks that are involved and should be considered before avoiding a replacement treatment option. We always recommend consulting with our Collingwood dentists about your options for missing teeth.

Here are a few situations that may occur if you don’t replace a missing tooth:

– Bone Loss

If you don’t replace a missing tooth, the jaw bone that was holding the tooth in place will naturally resorb or break down. A Dental Implant acts as a tooth’s root to help stimulate healthy bone growth around the area

– Shifting of Teeth

When a tooth is missing, the surrounding teeth will naturally shift over to close the gap. This can cause your teeth to become misaligned and lead to serious and costly orthodontic issues

– Headaches and Migraines

A missing tooth can lead to improper jaw alignment, which can cause additional pressure on your jaw. This added strain on your jaw can lead to severe headaches and even migraines

– Additional Dental Treatment

Improper alignment caused by missing teeth can lead to added pressure on the remaining teeth. This unnatural pressure can leave remaining teeth prone to cracks and fractures, which means more dental treatment and missing teeth

When visiting Collingwood Family Dental for Dental Implants, our dentists will be able to provide a full treatment plan in order to help you avoid these potentially serious side effects of missing teeth. To help make Dental Implants accessible, we offer Dental Financing to help spread the costs out month-to-month and make the treatment more affordable. Our dentists are always available to answer any questions or concerns you may have about getting Dental Implants in Collingwood.

Can Anyone with a Missing Tooth Get a Dental Implant?

We always recommend consulting with our dentists in Collingwood to go over your options for missing teeth. Our dentists will be able to tell you if you’re a good candidate for Dental Implants based on your unique oral health condition.

Here are a few characteristics of a good candidate for Dental Implants:

– Right Amount of Bone Support

Dental Implants are designed to fuse with your natural jaw bone. For this reason, there is a required level of bone support that must be available in order for the Dental Implant to be placed correctly. If adequate bone levels are not present, our dentists will suggest a Bone Graft in order to create the right level of bone support for the Dental Implant.

– Good Overall Health

As Dental Implants are considered to be dental surgery, your body needs to be able to handle the additional stress in order to recover properly. Furthermore, Dental Sedation is common for Dental Implants, which requires good overall health as well.

– Healthy Gums

Dental Implants require proper support from both bone levels and gums. Healthy gums will help to support the Dental Implant during the healing process. Gum disease is a leading cause of Dental Implant failure.

– Proper Oral Hygiene

In order to achieve long-term success with Dental Implants, proper oral hygiene is required. When a patient shows they are committed to the care of their oral hygiene before the Dental Implant surgery, they are typically a great candidate for Dental Implants. Proper Oral Hygiene is a key success factor for Dental Implant placement, healing, and life expectancy.

While there are other factors that need to be considered, it’s extremely important to visit Collingwood Family Dental for a Consultation when you’re considering Dental Implants. Our dentists will be able to tell you if you’re a good candidate for Dental Implants, if another treatment is first required, or if you should consider other dental treatments altogether.

How are Dental Implants Done?

Dental Implants require multiple appointments to complete, but our team at Collingwood Family Dental will be able to guide you through the process and answer any questions you may have along the way.

Here is how the Dental Implant process is typically done:

– Initial Consultation

Our dentists will assess your overall health, oral health, bone levels, etc. through the use of Digital X-Rays, as well as intra and extra-oral examinations. Complex cases will require a CT scan to gain a better understanding of your oral anatomy. Our team will then go over your treatment and financial options before scheduling an appointment for your Dental Implant surgery at Collingwood Family Dental

– Dental Implant Placement

During the surgery, the entire surgical area will be completely numb so you should not be able to feel pain. The dentist will then create the space for the Dental Implant before placement. Sutures are often needed to close the surgical site before allowing the healing process to begin

– Healing and Restoration

It often requires a few months for the Dental Implant to fuse to the jaw bone and heal completely. Once healed, our dentists will be able to restore the Dental Implant according to your treatment plan. Dental Implants are typically restored with a Dental Crown, Dental Bridge, or Denture.

The overall process can vary depending on the patient’s treatment, the number of Dental Implants being placed, and the type of Dental Restoration being done. If you’re looking for a Dentist in Collingwood for Dental Implants, our team would be happy to walk through the process with you, provide options for treatment, and answer any questions you may have along the way.

How Much Does a Dental Implant Cost?

At Collingwood Family Dental, the cost of Dental Implants (Abutment and Implant placement only) typically falls between $1,000 and $2,500 per tooth. This does not include the restoration phase (Dental Crown, Dental Bridge, Denture, etc), any treatment needed before the surgery, or examination fees and imaging.

Here are some of the most significant factors that contribute to the overall Cost of Dental Implants:

  1. The number of Dental Implants being placed
  2. The exact tooth location of the Dental Implants being placed
  3. The type of treatment being completed (Example: single Dental Implant vs All-on-Fours Denture)
  4. Patient’s current oral health condition
  5. Experience of the dentist completing the procedure (a Specialist will typically cost more than a General Dentist)
  6. The amount of Dental Treatment required to successfully place the Dental Implant (Bone or gum grafting, sinus lifts, socket preservation, gum alterations, imaging, examinations, hygiene cleanings, etc)
  7. Type of restoration (Dental Crown, Dental Bridge, Denture, etc)
  8. The overall complexity of the case
  9. Insurance coverage

In order to provide an accurate estimate, you will need to schedule an appointment with our dentists in Collingwood for a Dental Implant Consultation. Here, we’ll be able to assess your oral health condition and provide an accurate estimate for a full treatment plan. 

At Collingwood Family Dental, our fees are based on the current year’s Ontario Dental Fee Guide, which is provided by the Ontario Dental Association. These fees are subject to annual updates from the Ontario Dental Association. We offer Dental Financing options to help spread the costs out month-to-month in order to help fit within your budget. We also offer Direct Insurance Billing and will check with your insurance provider to see if Dental Implants are covered under your specific plan.

Are Dental Implants Covered by Your Dental Insurance?

The ‘Basic’ category of a Dental Insurance Plan typically does not cover Dental Implants. However, there are Insurance Plans that cover Dental Implants as a Cosmetic Procedure or may cover part of the entire treatment plan, which would include your restoration (Dental Crown, Dental Bridge, Denture, etc). Some Insurance Plans also include a ‘health spending account’, which would typically allow you to use for Dental Implants.

This can be extremely disappointing given the major benefits of Dental Implants and their proven success as the gold standard for missing teeth. The good news is that there are Dental Insurance providers who are starting to change their policies and coverages due to the continued success of Dental Implants. 

At Collingwood Family Dental, we’re always available to go over your Dental Insurance Plan with you and see if Dental Implants are covered. Furthermore, we can send a pre-authorization to get a better understanding of your Dental Insurance Plan’s exact coverage for a specific treatment plan. 

If you’re looking for a Dentist in Collingwood for Dental Implants, we’d love to sit down and go over your options with you. We offer no-obligation consultations to allow you to ask any questions you may have about the procedure and get a more accurate estimate as to your out-of-pocket costs for the treatment.

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Searching for a Dentist for Dental Implants in Collingwood?

Finding a dentist near you for Dental Implants can be an overwhelming process. The good news is that there are many qualified dentists in the area to place Dental Implants! The best dentist for Dental Implants in Collingwood should not only be able to place and restore your Dental Implant properly, but also be able to provide Implant treatment options that fit with your lifestyle, oral health goals, and budget. 

 

It’s also an added benefit if your dentist offers a full range of dental services including Dental Exams, Teeth Cleaning, Dental Fillings, Root Canals, Invisalign, and more. This way you can continue to be under their care and have your Dental Implant monitored every visit.

Our dental office in Collingwood offers Dental Implant services for both new and existing patients. Our General Dentists are experienced in placing Dental Implants and have taken all of the required certifications and educational lectures in order to provide Dental Implant services in Collingwood. Our dentists would be more than happy to sit down and go over your treatment options for Dental Implants at Collingwood Family Dental.

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How to Schedule an Appointment for Dental Implants at Collingwood Family Dental

To schedule an appointment at Collingwood Family Dental for Dental Implants, simply call, email, walk in, or schedule your appointment online using our website’s ‘Book Online’ feature. Our team at Collingwood Family Dental would be glad to provide a Free Consultation for Dental Implants to go over treatment options and financing options, and answer any questions you may have about Dental Implants! We are located downtown at 1 Huron St, Collingwood, right next to the Collingwood Harbour with ample Free Parking available.

We also offer our services for Dental Implants for people outside of Collingwood, such as Wasaga Beach, Thornbury, The Blue Mountains, Nottawa, Clarksburg, Springwater, New Lowell, Creemore, Stayner, Clearview, and the surrounding areas! At Collingwood Family Dental, we offer Free Consultations for Dental Implants, Emergency Dentistry, Direct Insurance Billing, and a full range of family-oriented dental services!

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