Missing teeth can have a profound negative impact on a person’s life. Not only do missing teeth make eating much more difficult, but they can also impact speech, confidence, performance at work, and personal relationships with others. If left untreated, missing teeth can also cause the face to start to collapse as the jawbone degrades.

Dental implants are some of the most popular ways to fix a broken smile and restore it back to its former brilliance. If you have questions about how dental implants work, it is best to schedule a consultation with your local San Diego dental implant specialist to get a clearer understanding of the process and if you are a viable candidate. Dr. McBride at McBride Dental is a San Marcos dental implant dentist who has over three decades of providing patients with dental reconstruction services like dental implants.

What Happens During a Dental Implant Consultation?

When you meet with Dr. Mcbride you will be greeted with compassion and a comfortable atmosphere. It is useful to write your questions down beforehand so you can be sure you get all of the information you need to help you make the decision of if dental implants are going to be the right approach to fixing your missing teeth. 

In addition to discussing the dental implant process, you can expect to have the following done:

Oral Exam

An oral exam gives Dr. McBride a greater ability to assess your oral health and determine if you would be a good candidate for dental implants. The reason for this is that if you do not have adequate jaw bone density, you may need additional procedures like bone grafting to be able to proceed with dental implants.

X-Ray

An x-ray will provide a clear picture of your jaw bone. The images produced by your x-ray will be necessary to evaluate your bone density along with identifying the location of where the implant would be inserted.

Treatment Plan

Once your San Marcos dentist has a good idea of your oral health and your medical history, you will be presented with what options are available that can remedy your unique situation. When dental implants are the approach that makes sense, you will be given resources and information related to:

• The length of time dental implant surgery takes.
• How anesthesia is used.
• Sedation dentistry services that could be utilized.
• The approximate length of time it will take to recover.
• The cost of dental implant surgery and available financing options.
• How to care for your new dental implants.

Speak with the San Diego Implant Dentist at McBride Dental Today

Dental implants can make you look better, feel better, and restore more functionality to your mouth so you can eat all of your favorite foods again. If you are ready to repair your smile, do not hesitate to call the San Marcos cosmetic dentist at McBride Dental to schedule a consultation at (760) 471-1003.

The welcoming team at McBride Dental is looking forward to meeting with you and helping you renew your smile.