What Should You Ask at a Dental Implant Consultation?

Dental implants are great tooth replacements, but that doesn’t mean you should rush into things carelessly. It’s best to be well-informed about these posts before you fully commit to treatment. Luckily, you’ll have a chance to ask some pertinent questions at your dental implant consultation. Your Georgetown dentist will even share a few good ones to bring up. With that said, here’s a primer on what you should ask at a dental implant consultation.

“Where Will the Surgery Take Place?”

As odd as it sounds, the truth is that you should ask your dentist where your potential implant surgery will take place. Their answer will affect how you prepare for your final treatment.

You see, not every dentist who offers dental implants can place them. Some will instead refer their patients to a local specialist for the actual implant surgery. That being the case, the procedure can take place at a dentist’s office or at a specialist’s office. You’ll want to settle which space applies to your own surgery before your treatment day.

“Does Implant Surgery Hurt?”

It’s not a good idea to worry about pain when heading into dental work. So, ask whether your implant surgery will hurt during your consultation.

Your dentist should reply that the dental implant process is painless. Before the surgery starts, they (or a local specialist) will numb your mouth with a local anesthetic. This step ensures the placement work is smooth and painless for everyone involved. At most, you’ll only feel a slight pressure as the dental team operates.

“How Long Would Treatment Take?”

You’ll need to know your treatment’s timeline to schedule it properly. Given that fact, please ask how long the dental implant process will (or should) take.

Note that implant treatment takes longer for some than for others. One patient might wrap things up in six months, while another could need a few years. Your own procedure’s timeline will ultimately depend on things like implant location, implant number, etc.  Therefore, confirm your treatment time as soon as possible; you can then adjust your schedule.

What Should I Expect Post-Procedure?

All tooth replacement work involves aftercare, and dental implant treatment isn’t any different. You should thus ask about what happens after the initial placement.

The thing you notice most will probably be some discomfort. Since your surgery’s anesthesia will eventually wear off, your mouth’s numbness will give way to sensitivity in your teeth and gums. You can manage those temporary effects by taking medications like ibuprofen or acetaminophen.

By asking the questions above, you’ll make great use of your dental implant consultation. The answers you get will help you decide on your final treatment!

About the Practice

1460 Dental Studio is based in Georgetown, TX. Led by Dr. Abdallah Ifraitekh, our practice takes a conservative and no-frills approach to modern dentistry. We’ll only ever recommend (and perform) care that benefits your smile with meaningful and long-term results. That means our team will help your grin at every session, whether it needs preventive, cosmetic, or restorative treatments. For more details or to book a visit, please contact us on our website or by phone at (512)-763-5774.