The decision to undergo dental implant treatment is a large and incredibly progressive step in your life. Dental implants proudly stand at the brink of modern dental technology for being the healthiest and most durable tooth replacement method available. The prospect of possibly being able to leave dentures and dental bridges in the dust is one that will bring a smile to almost every prospective dental implants patient.
Of course, as with any big decision, there are steps which must be followed in order so see that this decision is seen through. In the case of undergoing dental implant treatment, once you’ve decided to follow through with treatment your next step is going to be finding a dental implant provider. However, this is where many people become overwhelmed. This is because there are numerous dental practices that provide the service of dental implant treatment.
So where do you start? What do you look for? How do you know what to look for? How will you know if this dental implant provider is the right one for you?
Do any of these questions sound familiar?
Well, take a minute to pause and breathe easy because Dr. Donn and the staff at Craig Donn Dentistry are here to help.
Dr. Donn believes that the happiness and comfort of any patient undergoing any medical procedure come first and foremost, regardless of whether or not that patient is ours. So in case you have stumbled across this page in your journey to find a dental implant provider that is right for you, here are a few helpful hints which might aid you in that process.
Ask Questions
The first thing that needs to be understood is your right, as a current patient or potential patient, to ask questions. When looking for a dental implant provider it is always important to ask questions. If at any time the dental implant provider whom you are speaking with makes you feel uncomfortable for asking any questions, we suggest you take your business elsewhere.
Now that we have covered your right to ask questions, we can get to the important part; the questions. If you are unsure as to what questions you should be asking when searching for a dental implant provider, we have strung together a few samples that we encourage you to use. Getting the answers to these questions will quickly help you narrow down a seemingly endless list of potential providers.
“What kind of training has the dentist received?”
This is a great question and one of the first ones that should be asked of any potential dental implant provider. One of the most important aspects of choosing a doctor to perform any medical procedure is making sure they are qualified and more than capable.
Most dentists will have some information as to where they received their education and what training they have undergone right on their web page.
For instance, our very own Dr. Donn is a graduate of New York University School of Dentistry. After completing his general practice residency at the University of Florida, he pursued advanced training in the fields of both cosmetic and implant dentistry. As of today, Dr. Donn continues to attend workshops and classes dedicated to pursuing the advancement of his knowledge in both of those fields.
If you wish to know any more about what kind of training a dental implant provider has received they should be happy to give you more detailed background on their education in person during a consultation.
“How long will the entire dental implants process take?”
This is yet another great question that should be answered during your private consultation with the dental implant provider. However, if you can’t wait until then and really want to know more about the time needed to complete treatment, please visit our dental implants process page.
“Are there any before and after pictures of the dentist’s work I can see?”
Any decent dentist should have pictures of his work at the ready to display. Dr. Donn likes to think of placing a dental implant like a painter thinks of completing a piece of art. He is very proud of his work, so if you would like to see some of our before and after pictures, please feel free to ask!
“How many successful dental implant cases has the dentist completed?”
The number of successful patients a dental implant provider has treated should be a source of pride for both them and their entire staff. As dentists, our first job is to take care of people’s smiles. that is why any good dentist will strive to make sure their work causes a patient to use that smile. If you would like to see samples of some of Dr. Donn’s patients who are now leading lives with perfect smiles, please feel free to ask!
We sincerely hope that the above sample questions help point you in the right direction. If that direction happens to now be leaning toward our own skilled Dr. Donn, then we would like to be the first to welcome you to the family! We hope you know that under Dr. Donn’s care, you are well on your way to the smile of your dreams.