Daniel R. Melnick D.D.S

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Implant Dentistry
Dental Implant FAQs

Laurel, Columbia, Fulton, Silver Spring - Maryland

1. Am I a good candidate for dental implants?

If you are missing a tooth, several teeth, or you are considering dentures, dental implants may be the perfect solution for you.

2. Why should I get dental implants instead of removable dentures?

Dental implants avoid many common problems normally associated with dentures including:

• Bone shrinkage
• Denture slipping
• Gum irritation
• Pain
• Difficulty eating

Bone shrinkage will alter your appearance over time, making you look older than you really are. It also means having to get a new set of dentures every few years.

3. Will a dental implant look like a false tooth?

No, your dental implant will look like your natural teeth. We will match it to the shape and color of your original tooth. Porcelain is translucent and will reflect light just like your real teeth, so it looks real and alive.

4. Will I be able to chew with my dental implant?

Yes. Your new porcelain tooth will feel and perform like your original tooth.

5. Are dental implants permanent?

Yes. The implant is placed in the jawbone, replacing the root of your tooth. Should you have an accident and chip or break the porcelain replacement tooth, it can be replaced, but the implant will stay. Unlike removable dentures, you will not need to be "re-fitted" for your implants.

6. How many visits will implant dentistry require?

Once the implant has healed, it will require two additional visits. One for impressions and one for delivery of the final restoration.

7. Are dental implants painful?

Dr. Melnick is dedicated to providing you with painless and relaxed implant dentistry. His sedation dentistry techniques have proven effective for even the most sensitive patients and those who are resistant to numbing.

View our Before and After Gallery and read Testimonials from our implant dentistry patients. If you still have questions about dental implants or if you are ready to schedule your initial consultation, contact us today.