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Are You Awake During Dental Implant Treatment?
If you’re considering dental implants, you’ve come to the perfect place. Walton Family Dentistry is your one-stop shop for superior, efficient, and painless dental implants in the Bardstown, Kentucky, area. You can determine whether getting an implant is the right decision for you by learning more about the procedure. Dr. Michael Walton would like to take this opportunity to answer any questions you may have about implants in order to properly prepare you for this treatment.
What is a dental implant?
Implants function as artificial roots to support replacement teeth when natural teeth fail. Dr. Walton carefully places the implants, where they fuse with the surrounding bone tissue to serve as the roots of your new teeth. Implants are made of biocompatible titanium or ceramic material and are intended to last significantly longer than other dental restorations.
Why should I choose dental implants to replace lost teeth?
Implants are a way to replace missing teeth without disturbing your natural teeth. Implants provide you with sturdy, useful prosthetic teeth so you can laugh, smile, chew, and speak. You have the same confidence to smile, talk effectively, and eat everything you want because you have actual teeth.
How many teeth can I replace with implants?
Dr. Walton and our team offer implant options to accommodate all aspects of tooth loss, from one missing tooth to replacing all of your teeth. Teeth replaced by implants can be single crowns, multi-tooth bridges, or even full-arch bridges or dentures.
Who makes a good candidate for implant treatment?
The best prospects are those in good general health with enough density in their jawbones to support implants. Before treatment, a bone graft can improve low jawbone density. Being smoke-free is also beneficial because smoking can impede the implant’s integration with the bone, which is crucial to the outcome of your therapy.
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Are you awake during dental implant treatment?
Most implant treatments can be performed under local anesthesia with optional oral sedation as a backup for people who suffer from dental anxiety. Oral sedation produces drowsiness, which helps you relax, but you’re still awake for your procedure. Dr. Walton can discuss these options with you before your treatment.
How long do dental implants last?
Implants can endure a lifetime with the right maintenance. Restorations may not require replacement for up to 20 years or more.
How do I care for dental implants?
Implants mimic real teeth in terms of appearance, feel, and functionality, so they should be maintained using the same daily oral hygiene procedures as natural teeth: brushing, flossing, and routine examinations and cleanings with Dr. Walton and his team.
Where can I go for painless dental implant treatment near me?
Visit Walton Family Dentistry in Bardstown, Kentucky, for an appointment. Make an appointment for a consultation with Dr. Michael Walton regarding implant treatment by calling (502) 610-0151!
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Michael Walton, DMD
Dr. Michael Walton was born and raised in Bardstown, Kentucky. He loves offering superior dental care from his practice to members of his community. He wants to emulate his childhood dentist by making every dental appointment fun and memorable for his patients.
Dr. Walton offers modern, friendly dental care with a personable, communicative, humorous touch. He believes that everyone deserves a healthy and beautiful smile and works hard to ensure that his patients leave the practice feeling their best so that they would want to make someone else feel good.
When not working, he enjoys volunteering at The Nelson County Community Clinic.
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