Dental Implants – Medfield, MA
Rebuilding Medfield Smiles
If you’re missing one or more teeth, you have plenty of options these days – such as dentures and dental bridges – that can give you a lifelike smile. However, only one solution is able to feel as natural as it looks, and that solution is dental implants. As a highly experienced dental implant dentist in Medfield, Dr. David Hirshfield can conveniently handle every step of the treatment process right here in our comfortable, modern dental office. No matter how many teeth you’re missing, there’s a dental implant solution for you. Contact our office today to learn more.
Why Choose Hirshfield Dental Care for Dental Implants?
- Implants Placed & Restored in One Location
- Master of the Academy of General Dentistry
- In-House Dental Benefits Plan for Uninsured Patients
What Are Dental Implants?
Meant to replace the root of a lost tooth, a dental implant is a thin titanium post that Dr. Hirshfield surgically inserts into the jaw. After three to six months, the surrounding bone and tissue grow around the implants as if they were your natural tooth roots in a process known as osseointegration. Then, we can place a metal abutment fixture atop the implants, which allows us to secure a personalized dental crown, bridge, or denture in place. Once the treatment process is completed, your "new" teeth are often hard to tell apart from your original teeth in terms of feel, appearance, and function.
The 4-Step Dental Implant Process
Unlike traditional tooth replacements, the process of getting dental implants in Medfield takes multiple appointments over the course of several months. When you visit us for a dental implant consultation, our team will walk you through every step of the process so that you have a good idea of what to expect.
Although the exact details of the treatment will vary slightly from patient to patient, everyone will go through the same basic four steps: initial consultation, dental implant surgery, osseointegration, and placement of restorations. Luckily, Dr. Hirshfield has undergone the advanced training necessary to be able to perform every step of the dental implant process himself.
Benefits of Dental Implants
Thanks to their unique structure that replaces teeth both above and below the gums, dental implants are widely regarded as the gold standard for bringing back missing teeth. They’re able to improve your everyday quality of life in ways that dentures and bridges alone simply cannot. Not only do they allow you to chew all of your favorite foods without worrying about slipping, but they can potentially last for decades, if not the rest of your life, as long as you take good care of them. It’s no wonder millions of Americans have turned to dental implants to rebuild their smiles!
Who Dental Implants Can Help
Unsure if dental implants are right for you? While the only way to know for certain is to come in for a consultation, virtually any healthy adult with missing teeth can regain a complete smile with dental implants. It doesn’t matter how many teeth you’ve lost; dental implants are versatile enough to fill the gaps in your grin.
Understanding the Cost of Dental Implants
Due to the customized nature of the dental implant treatment, no two patients go through the exact same process, which is why we aren’t able to provide a cost estimate until you see us for a consultation. At your appointment, we’ll examine your unique tooth loss situation and determine important details, like how many implants you need, that will help us provide you with a breakdown of the cost. Even though dental implants do have a higher up-front cost than traditional restorations, their potential to last several times longer makes them a wiser long-term investment for some patients.
Dental Implant FAQs
Dental implants in Medfield are a great solution to permanently replace your missing teeth. Although you’d like to enjoy their benefits for yourself, you might still have a few concerns before you’re ready to commit to the procedure. We’ll explain everything during your initial consultation. To ease any apprehensions, here are the answers to a few of the most common questions patients ask us about dental implants.