Q: How do I know when it is time to come in for a checkup?
A: We recommend that patients with good oral health schedule a checkup and hygiene visit twice each year. If you need more frequent visits, we will let you know. Checkups are important because, even if you do not notice any pain or problems with your teeth, we may find early signs of potential problems. At your hygiene appointment, we will clean plaque, tartar, and hardened food particles from your teeth. We will also make sure your gums are healthy and strong.
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Q: Do I have to floss every day? Is it really that important?
A: Yes! Floss loosens food particles, plaque, and tartar trapped between teeth. In addition to irritating gums, causing gum disease, and promoting cavities, these three culprits cause bad breath. If you need help learning how to floss quickly and effectively, our hygienist at ParkPlace Dental will gladly teach you some tricks to make your daily oral health care routine easy.
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Q: What is a Dental Implants and what is it made of?
A: dental implant is a tooth support that is secured to the jaw by means of a surgical procedure. The dental implant functions like the root of a tooth and serves to anchor replacement teeth. Dental implants are usually made from Titanium.
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Q: Are there any side effects from the Titanium in dental implants?
A: Titanium has been used in surgery for many years and toxicity appears to be extremely rare.
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Q: What is the success rate of dental implant treatment?
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A: The success rate of dental implant treatment is excellent. Individual success rates vary according to many factors including the amount and quality of bone into which the dental implants are placed. Dr. Svoboda will discuss this with you according to your individual condition and treatment requirements. |
Q: How many kinds of dental implants are on the market?
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A: There are many dental implant manufacturers in the world. In Canada, dental practitioners commonly use 5 or 6 kinds of dental implants. Dr. Svoboda will help you choose the type of implant most suitable to you.
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Q: How long will your dental implant last?
A: Over 25 years of scientific documentation and hundreds of thousands of implant treatments demonstrate an impressive low failure rate. Indeed some implants have been successful for over 25 years. However, there are many factors that can affect the duration of success for an individual treatment. Dr. Svoboda will advise you regarding the factors affecting the success rate of your specific treatment.
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Q: What are the medical requirements for dental implant surgery?
A: Dental implant surgery is often minor. In general, if you are healthy enough to have teeth extracted, you are healthy enough to undergo dental implant surgery. More extensive procedures can be more complicated. Dr. Svoboda will discuss this issue with you.
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Q: Do you need one implant to support each tooth?
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A: An implant can support either a single tooth or several teeth depending on the type of replacement teeth. Dr. Svoboda will discuss the number of implants advisable for your chosen treatment. |
Q: How long will dental implant treatment take from start to finish?
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A: Typically total treatment time will be around six months for the lower jaw and nine months for the upper jaw. If bone addition procedures are required, additional time may be necessary.
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Q: Do you accept referrals?
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A: Yes, and thank you for your confidence. We appreciate your referrals and promise to extend the same comprehensive, caring service to your friends and coworkers that we give you every time you visit.
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