Dental Implants Wallingford
Providing Smiles with a Solid Foundation
Many dental offices have to refer patients to outside specialists when it comes to providing dental implants. Although they can provide restoration, the surgical component is handled by someone else. At Clover Dental Care, that is not the case. Our dentists are skilled experts who provide start-to-finish implant care in-house so that you can remain in one location for the entire process. Using our CBCT scanner and a 3D printer to craft implant surgical guides, we can make receiving a more permanent smile easier and more convenient for you and your loved ones. Give us a call to discuss your interest in dental implants in Wallingford.
Why Choose Clover Dental Care for Dental Implants?
- Free Dental Implant Consultation
- Saturday Appointments Available
- Start-to-Finish Implant Placement & Restoration
What Are Dental Implants?
Dental implants are commonly made of titanium and are crafted to sit within the jawbone, fusing over time through a process known as osseointegration. Mimicking the function of natural tooth roots, these prosthetics stimulate the jawbone so that facial sagging and dental drift do not occur. Their permanent position helps address all types of tooth loss as well as support dental crowns, bridges, or dentures – whichever restoration is required to meet a patient’s needs.
The 4-Step Dental Implant Process
- Initial Dental Implant Consultation – The first step you will need to complete is scheduling an appointment with one of our talented dental experts. Meeting with an implant dentist in West Haven will ensure you are a good candidate for treatment as well as determine if you need additional procedures to create a healthier environment for your new smile.
- Dental Implant Surgery – Since the entire procedure is completed in-house, there is no need for a referral. Instead, we will administer local anesthesia before placing each implant into its designated spot using a surgical guide that is crafted with the help of our 3D printer.
- Dental Implant Osseointegration/Abutment – Dental implants must properly fuse with the jawbone, which can take between 4-6 months. This process known as osseointegration is essential to the success of your procedure. Taking place while at home, you will return to our office after healing is complete to receive your metal abutments – small connectors that attach the restoration to your implants.
- Delivery of Dental Implant Restoration(s) – The final step is receiving your custom restoration, which will be placed on top of your dental implants. Based on your unique needs and preferences, we will have a natural-looking crown, bridge, or denture secured so that you can begin to enjoy the benefits of dental implants.
Benefits of Dental Implants
Missing teeth can affect more than just your smile—they can bring down your confidence, stifle your speech, and even impact your diet. Dental implants offer a long-lasting solution that looks, feels, and functions just like natural teeth. Unlike traditional dentures or bridges, implants integrate with your jawbone for unmatched stability and durability.
At Clover Dental Care, we’ve helped countless patients restore their smiles and improve their quality of life with dental implants. Ready to experience the benefits for yourself? Read more below to explore how implants can enhance your daily life, health, and even your future!
Day-to-Day Benefits
Missing teeth can make going through your everyday life less enjoyable. Even if you don’t notice, you may wonder if others are watching, and it can take a toll on your mental and physical health over time. Dental implants can ease this burden, making life more enjoyable. Here’s what you can expect:
- Eat Without Worry: No more diet restrictions! Enjoy all your favorite foods without hesitation—no slipping or discomfort.
- Speak Clearly: No more speech difficulties caused by missing teeth or loose dentures. This makes it easy to engage your friends and family with confidence once again.
- Easy Maintenance: Brush and floss just like natural teeth—no special routines required.
- Stay Comfortable: Implants feel natural and eliminate the irritation that can come with removable dentures.
- Wear Your Confidence: Laugh, smile, and take pictures with your friends, family, and colleagues without worrying about gaps in your grin.
Health Benefits
Beyond aesthetics, dental implants also provide important health benefits that protect your oral and physical health. You may not notice the way your implants work for you behind the scenes, but they’re always there.
- Prevents Bone Loss: Implants stimulate your jawbone, stopping the bone loss that occurs after you lose a tooth.
- Protects Natural Teeth: Unlike bridges, implants don’t rely on adjacent teeth for support, preserving their structure.
- Reduces the Risk of Gum Disease: Filling gaps left by missing teeth helps prevent trapping food particles that lead to bacterial buildup and infection.
- Boosts Overall Health: Good oral health is linked to lower risks of heart disease, diabetes, and other conditions.
- Improves Digestion: Implants keep your bite sturdy, allowing you to chew your food properly and prevent indigestion and other gastrointestinal issues.
Long-Term Benefits
Dental implants are designed to last a lifetime and they’re one of the most successful treatments in dentistry. This means you can expect them to offer lasting benefits, such as:
- Staying Active & Social: No slipping dentures means more confidence in social situations, sports, and everyday activities. Whatever you do in life, dental implants can enhance your enjoyment.
- Saving Money: While the upfront cost of implants is higher, they eliminate the need for repeated repairs or replacements. Over time this can save you thousands of dollars, making dental implants a comparatively cost-effective treatment.
- Preserving Your Bite: Keeps teeth aligned and prevents shifting, maintaining a balanced bite and jaw function.
- Supporting Your Facial Structure: By supporting the bone density in your jaw, implants prevent facial sagging and premature aging. It’s like a miniature fountain of youth for your face!
Interested in learning more? Schedule a consultation with our expert team to see if dental implants are right for you!
Understanding the Cost of Dental Implants
Simply looking up the average cost of dental implants online won’t necessarily tell you exactly what you can expect to pay for your own treatment. Our team will need to examine your mouth and provide you with a personalized estimate based on your specific needs and goals. Rest assured that we strive to make our services as affordable as possible for our patients, and we’ll be more than happy to help you explore your options for making the cost of dental implants easier to fit into your budget.
Preliminary Treatments & Dental Implant Surgery
It’s important to remember that you may have to pay for more than just the dental implants themselves. Bone grafting, gum disease treatment, and other preliminary services all carry their own costs, but they might be necessary steps in helping you rebuild your smile.
As for your dental implant surgery, the cost won’t necessarily be the same for every patient. The number of implant posts involved, the location where they’re inserted, and other factors can all have an impact on the final price tag.
The Parts of Your Dental Implant
There are several variables that can affect the cost of the dental implants themselves. Obviously, the number of implant posts and the prosthesis they support can make a difference; a single implant post and crown won’t cost the same as multiple implant posts with a denture. Furthermore, you also need to account for the materials used to make the posts and the prosthesis, as well as the brand of implant that your dentist utilizes. We can discuss these factors in more detail at your initial consultation.
How Dental Implants Can Save You Money
Dental implants have a higher initial cost than traditional bridges and dentures, but they are also far more durable and can potentially last for well over 30 years. Since you will rarely (if ever) need to replace your dental implants, they can often end up being the wiser financial investment in the long run. Furthermore, dental implants can potentially help you avoid costly-to-treat oral health issues since they are very easy to take care of.
Does My Dental Insurance Cover Dental Implants?
Any question involving what dental insurance does or does not cover will have a different answer depending on the patient’s specific insurance plan. Generally speaking, many insurance companies may be willing to pay for specific parts of the treatment (such as the prosthesis or certain preliminary services) even if they do not provide coverage for the actual dental implants. Our team can review your plan with you to make sure that you fully understand your benefits and how you can maximize them.
Making Dental Implants Affordable
From filing any necessary dental insurance claims on your behalf to accepting financing through CareCredit and Sunbit to offering an in-house dental savings plan, our practice has multiple ways to help you manage the cost of your care. Don’t hesitate to let us know if you are interested in learning more about your options for ensuring that dental implants don’t break the bank.