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It was hard enough to wrap your head around this whole dental implant<\/a> thing. Now you\u2019ve come to find out there are even more moving parts! What\u2019s this consultation you\u2019ll be having with your dentist? What exactly will you be expected to do?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Don\u2019t worry. A dental implant consultation isn\u2019t at all like a job interview \u2013 it\u2019s strictly for your benefit. Just keep reading. We\u2019ll walk you through the process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Discussing Your Dental Implant Goals<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

After general pleasantries, your dentist will walk you back to a private room. This is where you\u2019ll outline your expectations. Where do you need the implants to be placed? Are you looking for a full replacement, or partials? What do you need your implants to be able to do? In other words, you\u2019ll be telling your dentist what<\/strong> you\u2019re hoping to achieve with your treatment and why<\/strong> you want dental implants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In response, your dentist will likely review the benefits of dental implants. This gives them a chance to go into more detail about aspects that could be relevant to your goals. It also gives you a chance to ask clarifying questions. Ultimately, the point of this back and forth is to make sure you and your dentist are on the same page.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Evaluating Your Current Oral Health<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Dental implants rely on jawbone mass to be successful. So your dentist will want to thoroughly examine your mouth to make sure you\u2019re a good candidate for the treatment. This will likely involve a CT scan and X-ray, but they\u2019ll also want to know about any past dental conditions and current medications. These factors could influence your treatment plan, so it\u2019s important to be honest!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Comparing Notes and Planning Your Treatment<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

After getting a better sense of your oral situation, your dentist will have a pretty good idea what will need to be done next. They\u2019ll share their findings with you and make treatment recommendations. Depending on the results of your scans, this part of the process could be straightforward or a little more complex.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Either way, don\u2019t be afraid to ask questions. This is where you\u2019ll coordinate with your dentist to build a plan and schedule that works best for you<\/em>, so if you feel uncertain about something, be sure to let your dentist know!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

And that\u2019s the gist of it. Pretty simple, huh? All a consultation means is that you and your dentist are meeting to discuss the finer details of your dental implant treatment. Preparing a list of questions and concerns would be helpful, but other than that you don\u2019t have to do much leading up to this appointment. It\u2019s all about you and your dental implants!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About the Practice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Drs. Steven Crovatto and Megan Edwards are a top-notch team here at Crovatto & Edwards Family Dentistry<\/a>! Between the two of them, they can answer any questions you might have about your dental implant treatment. Thanks to their friendly nature and expert care, you\u2019ll feel right at home during your consultation. To contact their office, call 904-272-0800.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

It was hard enough to wrap your head around this whole dental implant thing. Now you\u2019ve come to find out there are even more moving parts! What\u2019s this consultation you\u2019ll be having with your dentist? What exactly will you be expected to do? Don\u2019t worry. A dental implant consultation isn\u2019t at all like a job […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-498","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"yoast_head":"\nYour Dental Implant Consult | Crovatto & Edwards Family Dentistry<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"You\u2019re interested in dental implant replacements, but what\u2019s this about a consultation? 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