Dental Concerns

When considering implant dentistry, our patients have concerns. They worry about things like, 'will my dental implants will fall out?', 'will I be restricted from eating certain foods?', or 'will I need to use adhesives?' At TeethToday®, we have the answers.

Your dental implants will never have to be removed from your mouth for any reason. Your eating habits can actually improve as a result of your implant procedure. With your new dental implants, you will be able to brush, floss, and maintain them just like your regular teeth. Your new dental implants, are just like your permanent teeth, and a new addition to your new beautiful smile.

Your questions and concerns will be addressed in your initial, free consultation, and at any time during your treatment. At TeethToday®, we want our patients to feel confident and comfortable throughout the entire implant dentistry process.

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What is the TeethToday Advantage?

All TeethToday doctors are specialists.  The doctors have completed an advanced specialty education program accredited by the American Dental Association.  In addition, the doctors are very experienced in implant dentistry.

All TeethToday Centers are independently owned and operated.  The doctors are part of their communities, and they have developed excellent relationships with patients and other doctors.

In addition, many TeethToday doctors share their knowledge of dental implants with other doctors through lectures and research articles.

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3020 North Military Trail, Suite 200

Boca Raton, FL 33431

800-977-2618

Dental Implants: the Preferred Replacement Teeth Option

When someone is missing a tooth, they have several options available for tooth replacement.  One option is to have a bridge.  However, anchoring a bridge requires the teeth on either side of the missing tooth to be “prepared” or cut down.  It is often the case that two healthy teeth need to be cut down just to replace a missing tooth between them.

One of the great advantages of dental implants is that adjacent teeth are left untouched.  A single dental implant is a one-for-one tooth replacement.  When it comes to replacing a missing tooth, dental implants are the most conservative option, not only because they look and function like natural teeth, but also because they do not require adjacent, health teeth to be ground down and used as an anchors for an old-fashioned bridge.

Teeth Today | www.dentalimplantbenefits.com

3020 North Military Trail, Suite 200

Boca Raton, FL 33431

800-977-2618

Dental Implants Increase Your Self-Confidence

Dental implants can change your life. When patients have unhealthy or failing teeth, they become self-conscious, especially in public.  They don’t want to smile or laugh because they are embarrassed about their teeth or smile.

When dental implants are used to replace unsightly or missing front teeth, the cosmetic benefits are often dramatic.  Patients can talk, eat, smile, and laugh with confidence.  They become more relaxed in social situations, and they often get compliments on their new smile.

While many patients need dental implants for practical reasons—they want to be able to chew their food properly—the cosmetic benefits of dental implants are also very meaningful to the quality of patients’ lives.

Teeth Today | www.dentalimplantbenefits.com

3020 North Military Trail, Suite 200

Boca Raton, FL 33431

800-977-2618

Dental Implants: The Conservative Option

For the traditional “three-unit bridge,” replacing a missingtooth involves grinding down adjacent teeth so they can support the bridge.  The result of this treatment is that two good teeth have to be compromised just to replace one missing tooth.

One of the benefits of dental implants is that adjacent teeth are left untouched.  A dental implant is a one-for-one replacement.  The missing tooth is replaced with a dental implant.  Adjacent and opposing natural teeth continue to function.

One of the goals of implant dentistry is to make sure that the implant tooth looks and functions like a natural tooth, so the patient can talk, chew, smile, and laugh.  By using dental implants, a conservative yet high tech and modern approach, the doctor makes sure that the patient gets the best of  both worlds—the most advanced tooth replacement system ever devised working in harmony with natural teeth.

Teeth Today | www.dentalimplantbenefits.com

3020 North Military Trail, Suite 200

Boca Raton, FL 33431

800-977-2618

Am I Too Old to Have Dental Implants?

Many patients wonder if they have waited too long to enjoy the benefits of implant dentistry.  The good news is that age by itself is not a limiting factor.  There are many examples of patients in their 80’s and 90’s who elect to proceed with dental implant treatment.  After treatment, they are very pleased with their decision.

While age by itself will not disqualify someone from being a candidate for dental implants, doctors are careful to assess each patient’s overall health.  Patients who have significant or chronic medical conditions may not be good candidates for dental implants.  Examples include so

me patients who are receiving chemotherapy for cancer or patients who have uncontrolled diabetes.  Each case is different, however, so the best thing to do is ask your doctor if you are a candidate for dental implants.

Teeth Today | www.dentalimplantbenefits.com

3020 North Military Trail, Suite 200

Boca Raton, FL 33431

800-977-2618

Dental Implants or Implant Dentistry?

What's the Difference Between Dental Implants and Implant Dentistry?

"Dental implants” is a widely used term, but many doctors also use the term “implant dentistry.”  What’s the difference? 

What's a Dental Implant?

Dental implants are by definition artificial tooth roots that are placed below the gum line to support restorations that take the place of one or more teeth.  Over the years, the term “dental implant” has expanded to include not only the artificial tooth root, but the restoration.  When someone says, “I have dental implants,” they usually mean implant-supported restorations, not just the implants themselves.

What's Implant Dentistry?

The term “implant dentistry” is broader and more descriptive, because it covers the entire discipline of dentistry related to replacing missing teeth with implant supported restorations.  The discipline of implant dentistry includes diagnosis, treatment planning, the surgical and restorative phases of dental implant treatment, and follow up.

The bottom line is that “implant dentistry” is more comprehensive, but the phrase “dental implants” is commonly understood as a shorthand for dental implant treatment.

Teeth Today | www.dentalimplantbenefits.com

3020 North Military Trail, Suite 200

Boca Raton, FL 33431

800-977-2618

Cost of Dental Implants

Dental implants can vary in cost. Many patients have questions about the cost of dental implants.  To determine the fee for a specific case, the doctor must first take careful records, including x-rays and a complete health history, and develop a customized treatment plan.

At TeethToday, all patients receive a free consultation exam that includes a free dental x-ray.  The purpose of the consultation exam is to allow patients to come to the office, spend time with the treatment coordinator, meet the doctor, and leave with an understanding of their dental needs and a range of fees specific to their case.

After the consultation exam, patients are invited to return for a complete dental examination.  There is usually a fee for that second, diagnostic examination, but that fee is applied to the dental implant cost of treatment.

TeethToday offices provide patients with a variety of payment options to help make dental implant treatment affordable.  Before any treatment begins, patients have the opportunity to ask questions and choose from a number of payment plans, including some with either no interest or low interest for a period of time.

Teeth Today | www.dentalimplantbenefits.com

3020 North Military Trail, Suite 200

Boca Raton, FL 33431

800-977-2618