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Everyone knows the basics of good dental care. Brush your teeth after every meal, floss every day, see your dentist at least twice a year. It sounds simple. But what if you still don’t have strong, healthy teeth? Weak enamel can be a genetic weakness, or it can be caused by other conditions, like Celiac disease. I’ve always had weak enamel, so I started looking into ways that I could increase the strength of my teeth, and found that dietary changes could make a big difference. I started this blog to share my experience, and to talk about other ways you can make your teeth stronger and healthier. There are lots of things that you can do to improve your dental health. You just have to find them.

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Four Things To Question Before You Get Dental Implants

11 March 2015
 Categories: Dentist, Blog

Dental implants may be an option that is available for your dental issues and needs. Though this choice is not necessarily a bad one, it is one that should come with careful consideration. You may think that the consideration should be kept to the procedure itself. The truth is, there are several things you should question before you decide to move forward with dental implants.

Dentist Experience

One of the first things you need to ask is how much experience your dentist has in dental implants. You want to know where they were trained, when they last updated that training, and how many dental implant procedures they have completed. You want someone with experience, but you also want someone that has been trained on recent methods and techniques as well.

Techniques Used

Asking what techniques are used by your dentist is a good indicator of their experience, knowledge, and how well your procedure will go. You ideally are looking for an explanation that includes what type of numbing agent will be used, if you have options for being sedated during the procedure, what happens during the procedure, and follow-up appointment and healing information. If your dentist can walk you through the process with the techniques they will use, then you know you are in good hands.

Healing Process

Something you may not consider is how long the healing process will be and what options you will have for pain relief. You likely will start thinking of those issues when it is time to return work or school. Make sure to ask your dentist about the healing process and what options are available for a quick return to work or school. You want to make sure that you take this time to make sure your dentist is aware of any allergies you have that may prevent you from using a specific healing process or medication for pain.

Other Options

One of the key points to touch on with your dentist is the question of other options. If dental implants are the ideal option, that's fine, but you should be aware of the other options in front of you. One of the options will likely be dentures, especially if you have a high number of teeth that will be replaced with implants. Asking about your options makes sure that you know what you can choose from and that you are making the right choice for you.

These are just four of the questions you need to ask a dentist like Dale D. Lentz DDS about dental implants. If you have any other questions, make sure to write them down and ask them during your consultation.