Q.  Will I need my dentures relined?
A.  Yes, After the gums have completely healed the soft material will be replaced with a permanent liner.

Q.  Will I have to go without my teeth for several days while I have my dentures relined?
A.  No. We have an in house dental laboratory so we can reline your teeth in a matter of hours while you wait.

Q.  Can I drive myself or do I need someone to drive me to the appointment when I have my teeth extracted?
A.  You will need to have someone drive you home on the day you have your teeth extracted if you have IV sedation.  This will be discussed at your consultation appointment.

Q.  How long should I take off work when I have my teeth extracted?
A.  If possible, you might want to take off work the day after you have your teeth extracted although this is not mandatory.

Q. How is it possible to get teeth the same day that implants are placed?
A. Prior to having implants placed, the dentist makes impressions of the jaws and fabricates a temporary bridge that is fitted to the implants immediately after they are placed.

Q. Is there a lot of pain associated with having dental implants placed?
A. Fortunately, most people experience very little pain when they have implants placed. In many cases over the counter medications keep the patient comfortable during the evening following implant placement. The patient is given a prescription for a more powerful pain medication just in case he or she needs it.

Q. Do you have any payment plans to help with paying for implants?
A. Yes. There are several plans available. Some plans are interest free if you want to pay off the amount within 18 months or less. Other plans allow a lower payment up to 60 months with a reasonable interest rate.

Q. How soon can I eat with my new implant supported teeth?
A. You can eat immediately, however, it is important to eat soft foods for the first several weeks to allow the bone to start growing to the implants.

Q. Do you think implants improve quality of life?
A. Absolutely. In fact, studies on people who have received implants show a tremendous increase in their quality of life and self esteem, not to mention the health benefits of being able to eat again.