It isn’t uncommon to be nervous about a dental appointment. This is especially true if you happen to be visiting for reconstructive dentistry. It is estimated that more than 3 million people in the United States have dental implants. You may have heard of them, but you’re probably wondering what makes them ideal for patients who happen to be anxious. Implants are a great choice for many patients, but the following three features will be particularly attractive if you tend to get nervous about dental work.

Minimize Pain

Compared to other methods of reconstructive dentistry, implants are a minimally painful procedure to have done. As with any treatment, you will experience some discomfort, but the procedure itself as well as the following recovery is likely to entail minimal pain compared to other restorative procedures that you may consider. In many cases, simply pulling a tooth is the alternative, and this can be substantially more painful than receiving implants.

Reduce Frequency of Visits

 Patients who get nervous about visiting the dentist often don’t revel in the idea of visiting several times throughout the year. If you opt for dentures or crowns, however, you may have to. Getting dental implants can limit the frequency of your dental visits for the following reasons:
  • Implants can last a lifetime, so there’s no need for replacement
  • They are also relatively low maintenance
  • Dental implants preserve overall oral and dental health

Resume Normal Life Immediately

 Every patient’s reason for being anxious is different, but the inconvenience of recovery is a common concern. With dental implants, there’s no need for such a worry. You can resume your normal life, eat and talk as you usually would immediately after having your implants installed. This eliminates the need for additional precautions or scheduled downtime.

There’s no need to be anxious when you’ve chosen to get dental implants from our dentists. Reach out to us to schedule a dental implant consultation.