A cheap dental implant is probably not the best. That is an unfortunate truth. But this does not mean that a dental implant must be unnecessarily expensive. It's possible to find a dentist who can make you a good affordable dental implant. Dental implant surgery is a complicated procedure. If successful, it's possible for a dental implant to last a lifetime. It's best to find a dentist that you trust before getting it done. The process can take some time, up to a year in some cases, though the average is around 7 months.  It is best to do something about your missing tooth or teeth sooner rather than later.

        It's likely that a cheap dental implant may not be optimum. Price reflects the dentist's material and time costs. A dental implant is a device meant to replace a missing tooth. The absence of one tooth can have a serious impact on the surrounding teeth, which in turn can do the same to another tooth, and so on. The implant uses a titanium post that acts like the root of a tooth. This is topped off with a dental implant crown that looks almost exactly like a natural tooth. In fact, well made ones can be almost impossible to identify as fake. This replacement tooth will actually function and chew much like a real tooth. The implant also prevents bone loss that can occur in the jaw when a tooth is missing. All of these advantages make the dental implant cost well worth it.

        Getting an affordable dental implant is a better idea than searching for a cheap dental implant. Getting the implant will involve a number of trips to the dentists office because the surgery can be complicated. The first trip will involve a complete dental examination to discover whether or not you are a viable candidate for the implant. Not everyone is eligible to receive an implant . If you are a smoker or have extensive bone loss you are not a candidate. Bone loss is often caused by periodontal disease that has gotten to an advanced stage.  Periodontal disease tooth loss occurs because the bone anchoring the teeth has essentially disintegrated.

        At the Atlanta Dental Group PC does not do a cheap dental implant. Our dentists are dedicated to their patients' good health and well being. We prefer to do work that we are proud of. Well done dental work has a higher success rate and fewer complications. In addition to dental implant surgery we can also design, create, and place the crown that goes on top of the post. This allows for one dentist to be in control of both phases of the procedure and simplifies the decision making process as well as making the procedure go by faster and with fewer complications. This also allows the patient to visit only one office for all their care, taking some of the hassle out of the procedure for the patient. You are welcome to join our family of patients. If you would like to consult with our dental implant dentist, Dr. Padolsky, make your appointment by calling 404-874-7428.