Frequently Asked Dental Implant Questions

In Arlington and Northern Virginia and the Washington, D.C. area.

What are dental implants?

When you have a missing tooth/teeth the teeth around the gap can move in an attempt to fill in the space. Dental implants are reparations used to replace any missing teeth. By filling in the space a missing tooth causes, a dental implant not only prevents other teeth from moving, but it also upholds the integrity of the jawbone underneath the gum.

Who is a good candidate for a dental implant?

Anyone that has a missing tooth or teeth and is in fairly good health is a good candidate for a dental implant. One of the requirements for a dental implant is that the jawbone below the gap be in good condition, because an implant is just a metal screw that is placed in the jaw to hold a replacement tooth. Schedule an initial consultation with Dr. Kim to determine if you are a good candidate for having a dental implant.

What is the difference between a bridge and a dental implant?

Dental bridges and dental implants are often confused. Although they are both used to fill the space a missing tooth or teeth can cause, they have significant differences. A bridge is a fake tooth that is fused between two crowns. The crowns the fake tooth is anchored to are bonded to existing teeth on either side of the gap from the missing tooth.

A dental crown is a metal screw that is placed in the jaw that a replacement tooth is attached to. A dental implant can be used in combination with a bridge by fusing the bridge to the dental implant to fill the space more than one missing tooth can create.

How much do dental implants cost?

When having a dental implant placed, the procedure can take multiple visits to the dentist office, as well as getting the replacement tooth to match the rest of your natural teeth. Because of this, a dental implant can be expensive. Dr. Kim provides all of his patients with affordable financing options so that money does not become an issue for them.

Having a missing tooth can affect the way you live your life. Not only could you be suffering from being self-conscious about the gap it creates, you may have to change the way you eat and drink to compensate for the missing tooth. A dental implant can correct these things and money should not determine if you get a dental implant or not.

Contact Dr. Kim in Arlington, Virginia to schedule an initial consultation and discuss different financing options.

What are dental implants used for?

In the past, dental implants have been used to anchor partial dentures, full dentures, and bridges. Today, dental implants can be used to fill the space of just one missing tooth as well as provide an anchor for dentures as an alternative to denture adhesives. Contact Dr. Kim in Arlington, Virginia to schedule an initial consultation. There, you can discuss what results you want from a dental implant and if dental implants are the best choice for you.

What are the advantages of having a dental implant?

Having a dental implant can provide you with many advantages over other dental reparations. Since the dental implant is placed in the bone it looks and acts just like a natural tooth. Unlike a dental bridge, food cannot get caught underneath a dental implant, and you can continue to eat, brush, and floss like normal.

Duke H. Kim, DDS, MAGD
(703) 931-5555
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