Top 5 Common Myths and Facts About Dental Implants - Sunrise Dental and Cosmetic Clinic

1. Top 5 Common Myths and Facts About Dental Implants MYTH #1: DENTAL IMPLANTS ARE NOTICEABLE Many people claim that they are able to see the metal base of the dental implants near the gum line. However, these people notice a dental crown that is made from porcelain and fused to the metal base. In fact, most of the dental implants don’t use metal at all. Dental implants use translucent porcelain that looks very natural. In many cases, dental implants are undetectable even to the person wearing them. MYTH #2: IT’S A PAINFUL PROCEDURE Many people claim that their biggest reason for avoiding dental care is the pain. But, that’s not true. With the help of the anesthesia or nitrous oxide, most patients are comfortable throughout the dental implant procedure. After the procedure, some patients do report feeling minor discomfort. However, this minor soreness usually goes away within the first few weeks. MYTH #3: IT REQUIRES LOTS OF MAINTENANCE The concept that dental implants require a lot of maintenance is completely false. They are permanently sealed under the tooth crown and require the same care as your natural teeth. In fact, dental implants require much less maintenance as compared to dentures, as you need to remove dentures to clean them. MYTH #4: DENTAL IMPLANTS CAUSE HEADACHES One of the most common notions is that the titanium within the dental implant causes headaches and migraines. However, there is no such clinical research supporting this. Though rarely, but dental implants could cause damage to the nerves or the sinus cavity. If it is related to your implants, a cosmetic dentist can likely identify and resolve the headache cause. MYTH #5: DENTAL IMPLANTS IS NOT FOR OLD PEOPLE This is completely a wrong notion. Dental implants might not be suitable for younger people as they do not have completely developed jaw line. But that’s not the case with the old people. In fact, even 90 year old people can have successfully treated with dental implants. SUNRISE DENTAL AND COSMETIC CLINIC www.sunrisedentalclinic.com.au