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A naturally whiter and brighter smile can be yours in as little as 20 minutes while you relax in your comfortable chair and watch your favourite Netflix show.

Noise cancelling headphones

These noise cancelling headphones may also sync with a ceiling TV. During your dental treatment, you can watch TV. Relaxed patients allow our dentists to focus more on treatment.

Environmental Infection Control

• Sterilization of patient-care items
• High-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filters
• Use of hospital-grade disinfectant
• Easy access to hand sanitizer

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Weighted blankets have been proven to aid people with autism, ADHD, anxiety, and insomnia. Weighted blankets are essentially a gentle hug. We also do that!

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The most up-to-date technology and calming settings. Just for you, medically cleaned and sterilized.
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Frequently asked questions

What is involved in getting a dental implant?
First, there needs to be a space in which to place a dental implant. So, in some cases, there may need to be an extraction first. In other cases, there may already be a space. Typically, a CBCT (cone beam CT scan) is done to evaluate the site in three dimensions. If there is not adequate bone present for an implant, then sometimes a bone graft is needed first. Once the dental implant is placed, there is a healing time, typically several months. If the dental implant is in an area that can be clearly seen, a temporary restoration can be placed. If it can’t, the area will be left alone to heal. Once the dental implant attaches to the bone, impressions are taken, and a permanent crown is fabricated to attach in one of several ways to the implant.
How many teeth can be replaced with dental implants?
A dental implant can replace anywhere from one single tooth, to an entire arch of teeth.
Who needs dental implants?
Dental implants are needed in order to replace lost, badly damaged, or congenitally missing teeth.
What are the reasons to choose dental implants?

Implants are often the most predictable, beautiful, durable, and safe treatment available to replace a missing tooth or teeth.

What maintenance is required for dental implants?

Dental implant maintenance is basically the same as for a natural tooth. When your teeth are being professionally cleaned, there may be different instruments used, but the at-home care should not change. Smoking should be avoided, however, as this can affect the long term health of the area.

 
What are the benefits of dental implants?

Dental implants have long-term success rates of up to 95%. Once they are “integrated” into your bone, they will function just like natural teeth. They also cannot decay. And they don’t require any special at-home care.

 
What are the risks of dental implants?

Any surgical procedure has risks. The most common is if the dental implant fails to “integrate” into the bone and is lost. Common factors that affect this are smoking, diabetes, and poor at-home care. The second most common problem is called peri-implantitis, which is an infection around the dental implant, leading to possible loss of bone, or loss of the implant itself. In the significant majority of cases, however, implants can last for many years, with nothing more than routine maintenance both at home and at regular dental visits. 

What are the benefits of dental implants?

Successful implants allow for function to be restored in a long-lasting way, meaning a return to desired aesthetics and ability to eat most foods without difficulty.

 
How long is recovery time for dental implants?

Dental implant placement is surprisingly comfortable, with very little post-treatment pain. Most patients return to work within a day or two (some even earlier). The time it takes to place a tooth or teeth on the implant can vary depending on the location within the mouth. Dental implants in the lower jaw typically heal more quickly than those in the upper jaw due to the bone being more dense there. The permanent implant-supported crown can be made and inserted once this healing (“integration”) occurs, which can be from 3-6 months. 

Are dental implants covered by insurance?

Every insurance provider has its own policies for what is or is not covered. To see if you’re covered, give us a call at (212) 406-3686.

 
How long does a dental implant last?

In dentistry we never say “forever,” but implants can last for many, many years if the patient remains healthy, does not smoke, and continues a regular schedule of dental visits.

 
Is a dental implant better than a fixed bridge or a denture?

Fixed bridges often fail, and when they do, the most common reason is decay on the supporting teeth. This obviously cannot happen with titanium implants. Dentures, by definition, are removable, and they are typically a last resort for patients. Removable dentures, no matter how well they are made, will move to some degree, are artificially thick, and often not especially beautiful. Whenever possible, a fixed implant is the better solution.

 
How long will it take to get dental implants?

“Integration” with the bone typically takes three to six months, and the rest of the process can take as little as two visits for a simple case, but could require additional visits for a more complicated situation.