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Restoring your smile with dental implants<\/a> has the potential to change your life. Imagine, being able to once again enjoy the food you love, speak clearly, and smile with confidence. So, it\u2019s understandable that you\u2019d be eager to get your surgery underway.  If you\u2019re curious about what to expect from treatment, namely how long it will take, here\u2019s a closer look at the process, and how to make your recovery go as smoothly as possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

The Consultation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The beginning of any dental implant journey is the consultation with your dentist. There, he will examine your teeth and gums and customize a treatment plan. This will include any preliminary treatment you may need, payment options, and a more accurate timeline.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Preparatory Treatment<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you need any preliminary treatment, this must be done before your dental implant surgery. Procedures such as sinus lifts, bone grafts, tooth extractions, or gum disease treatments may be required. You will need to heal completely from them before you can move on to the next phase.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dental Implant Surgery<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Once your mouth is ready, your dentist will schedule you for dental implant surgery. At this stage, the dental implant post will be secured into your jawbone, where it will fully integrate over the coming months. This is known as osseointegration. Once this step is completed, you will return to get your implant abutments, and then finally your crowns.

The surgery itself can take between one and two hours for one implant, and longer if you are receiving multiple.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Recovering from Dental Implant Surgery<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Once your dental implant surgery is completed, you will need to take time to heal before the next step. This can take around three months before your mouth is ready for the implant abutments. During the abutment surgery, your dentist will need to make incisions in the gum tissue to access your dental implant. You will need to be numb for the procedure, but the healing process should be much more comfortable and briefer than it was with the implant posts. Once you have healed, you\u2019ll be ready for the placement of your new crowns!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Making Recovery Easier<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

To ensure that your recovery process goes smoothly at every stage, follow your dentist\u2019s aftercare instructions as closely as possible. These were designed to not only help keep pain at a minimum, but also to ensure that you do not develop any complications such as dry socket, infection, or dental implant failure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Remember, while it\u2019s natural to be a little impatient about getting your new smile underway, the dental implant process could take many months from start to finish. The great news is that because it\u2019s permanent, once your restorations are in place, you\u2019ll be able to enjoy them for a lifetime without ever having to worry about replacing them or going through the process again!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About Our Practice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

At Water\u2019s Edge Dental, Dr. Mike Rolfes<\/a> treats patients in the Port Orange community with experience and expertise, providing comprehensive care all under one roof. He places and restores dental implants in-house, so you don\u2019t need to work with an outside provider. To learn more about dental implants or to schedule a consultation, visit his website<\/a> or call (386) 516-4351.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Restoring your smile with dental implants has the potential to change your life. Imagine, being able to once again enjoy the food you love, speak clearly, and smile with confidence. So, it\u2019s understandable that you\u2019d be eager to get your surgery underway.  If you\u2019re curious about what to expect from treatment, namely how long it […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-655","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"yoast_head":"\nHurry Up and Smile: How Long Does the Dental Implant Process Take? | Water's Edge Dental Blog<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Wondering how soon you can expect to share your newly restored smile? 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