Have you been meaning to replace your missing teeth, but you just haven’t gotten around to it? As any dentist will tell you, there’s no time like the present to start rebuilding your smile! In fact, most dentists will also tell you that dental implants are the ideal tooth replacement – they’re the next best thing to having your real teeth back. If you’ve been waiting for a sign that you should replace your teeth, keep reading to learn three reasons why summer is the perfect time to get dental implants.
More Time to Schedule Appointments
Contrary to what you may have seen in some places online, the dental implant process cannot be completed in only one day. You’ll need to attend several appointments with your dentist to plan out the treatment, especially if you’re getting multiple teeth replaced throughout your mouth. For dental implant treatment to be accurate and successful, your dentist will have to capture important information about your mouth and jaw, such as the amount of healthy bone density available. Some patients might need one or more damaged teeth to be extracted before an implant can be placed.
Most people have a slightly more flexible schedule in the summer, making it easier to fit all of the necessary appointments into their calendars.
Easier Recovery
Dental implant surgery is actually more comfortable than a lot of patients think, but it can take some time to fully recover afterward. You can expect to deal with some degree of soreness, swelling, and general discomfort for a few days to a week. Just to make sure that your recovery process goes smoothly, it’s best to take some time off from work to take care of yourself (or get a family member to help).
Again, it’s often easier to set time aside during the summer, making this the ideal season to take care of the procedure.
Long-Term Savings
While dental implants themselves do not typically qualify for dental insurance coverage, other aspects of the treatment often do, such as the crown, bridge, or denture that goes on top of the implants. However, if you wait too long to take advantage of your insurance benefits, you may not have time to use them all until next year rolls around. Then, your benefits would go to waste.
Now is a good time to start looking over your current plan and take note of which benefits you have access to. From there, you can schedule appointments before they expire at the end of the year. Make the most of your time this summer by calling an implant dentist and finding out if dental implants are right for you!
About the Authors
At Salmon Brook Dental, our two skilled dentists are able to provide start-to-finish dental implant care. Dr. Kenneth Endres has almost 40 years of experience in the field of dentistry, and Dr. Gunveen Chawla has earned a Fellowship with the American Academy of Implant Prosthodontics. If you’re interested in getting dental implants this summer, schedule a consultation via our website or by calling 860-653-4551.