How to Prepare for Dental Implant Surgery

The best ways to ensure a better outcome when you go to the dentist

Preparing for any type of dental surgery can be a little intimidating. When you go in for dental implant surgery, your dentist will obviously be doing most of the work. However, there are things you can do before the surgery that will improve your outcome. And following these steps may help lessen your anxiety at the same time.

1.     Be Honest with Your Dentist

Before your dental implant procedure, your dentist will do a consultation with you. This will include a medical exam and you will also have to inform them of your medical history. It’s important that you’re completely honest at this stage. Issues like smoking, your diet, drinking, and any medical conditions can affect how well you heal and how you react to medications. So, make sure that you’re honest and remember that your dentist has heard it all before.

2.     Expect Medical Tests

Dental implant surgery is a complicated procedure that replaces broken or missing teeth with titanium posts and permanently fixed teeth. Before you have this procedure, your dentist needs to know if your jaw can support the implants and the best way to perform it. That’s why they’ll perform an x-ray at the very least and perhaps even a CT scan if they need more information on the thickness of your jawbone. This is necessary if you want teeth that look great and don’t give you any trouble, so be patient with the testing process.

3.     Keep your Dentist Informed

The period leading up to your dental implant surgery is important, so make sure you keep your dentist informed about any changes. If you catch a cold or flu it will affect your healing and may make the procedure more dangerous, so let them know.

4.     Follow Pre-op Instructions

Your dentist will give you a list of instructions to follow in the hours leading up to your surgery. Make sure that you follow them to avoid problems during or after your treatment. Here are some instructions your dentist will give you:

• Don’t eat or drink for between 6-12 hours before the surgery.

• You mustn’t drive for 24 hours after, so make sure that someone is coming to pick you up afterwards.

• If you’re anxious before your surgery, then let the dentist know because they have treatment options that can help.

• Get plenty of rest in the week after your surgery.

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Emergency Dentist Sydney Says:

If you have a dental emergency, contact our Emergency Dentist in Sydney. Our caring and expert staff are available 24 hours a day to help you with all your emergency dental needs.

A Smile Says A Thousand Words

Fixing Broken Teeth is Rewarding For Us!

A great smile is one of the most attractive qualities in the world. It changes the way people see you, the way they interact with you, and it changes the way you see the world. You should never hesitate to smile, but sometimes things can get in the way. If you’re concerned about your teeth or the way your smile looks, it can rob you of everything a smile can bring to your life. And this is a real problem, which is why you need to work with your dentist to overcome these issues as soon as possible.

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Rewarding Work

Helping you get back your smile is one of the most rewarding things a dentist can do. As Dr. Oberoi from Emergency Dentist Sydney says, “What inspires me is when I really make a difference in people’s lives every day. I’m giving them more confidence in their smile. I’m helping them overcome years of phobia about the dentist.”

No matter what dental issues you have, your dentist has treatments that can help. And best of all, they’ll feel as good about the results as you will.

Fixing the Pain of Broken Teeth

One of the best things you can do to repair your smile is to get your broken teeth fixed. Teeth can break because of injury, poor oral hygiene, or grinding, and this can not only change how your smile looks, it can also make you feel ashamed and self-conscious. As Dr. Oberoi points out, “Often in the patient’s head, the broken teeth are a terrible fear and shame. But when you’re finished, they’re so happy and grateful with what you’ve done for them. After all that worry and shame, one appointment and everything is fixed.”

Before: Elbow to the Face

After: Dental Bonding

Fixing broken teeth is a relatively easy and straightforward procedure these days. Your dentist will examine your mouth and create a plan to deal with the problem. The treatment will vary depending on the condition of your mouth and teeth. But usually, broken teeth are covered with a dental crown, to give a flawless and natural looking smile.

Before: Cycling Accident

After: Crowns and Composite Bonding

If your broken teeth can’t be salvaged, they can be removed and a dental implant placed into the gum. After a bit of time, the implant site will heal so a new tooth can be fitted into place. And once this is complete, your smile will look so good that you’ll forget there was ever a problem. 

If you don’t want to have dental implants put in, your dentist may recommend a dental bridge. Dental bridges can be fitted over damaged teeth or used to replace missing teeth.They basically consist of two or more connected dental crowns that are bonded or cemented into place. Once they’re in, the replacement teeth are strong and secure, and they’ll look, feel and act just like your original teeth. So you can forget about them and show off your big, beautiful smile.

Before: Falling Accident

After: Porcelain Veneers and Bonding

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Emergency Dentist Sydney Says:

If you have a dental emergency, contact our Emergency Dentist in Sydney. Our caring and expert staff are available 24 hours a day to help you with all your emergency dental needs.