Dental implants are artificial tooth roots, usually made of titanium, that are surgically placed into the jawbone to support a crown, bridge, or denture.

Most healthy adults with sufficient jawbone density and good oral hygiene are candidates. A dental consultation, including imaging, will help determine your suitability.

With proper care, dental implants can last 20 years or more—often a lifetime. Regular dental visits and good oral hygiene are key.

The procedure is typically performed under local anesthesia, and most patients report minimal discomfort, similar to a tooth extraction. Post-operative soreness is usually manageable with over-the-counter pain relief.

The procedure is typically performed under local anesthesia, and most patients report minimal discomfort, similar to a tooth extraction. Post-operative soreness is usually manageable with over-the-counter pain relief.

The full process may take several months, including time for healing and for the implant to integrate with the bone (a process called osseointegration). However, some cases may be eligible for same-day crowns.

Implants offer a natural look and feel, prevent bone loss, preserve facial structure, and do not affect adjacent teeth like bridges might.

Yes, dental implants have a high success rate and are considered a safe and reliable long-term tooth replacement option.

Costs vary depending on individual needs, the number of implants, and whether additional procedures (like bone grafting or sinus lifts) are required. 

Smoking can impair healing and increase the risk of implant failure. If you smoke, discuss your options and risks with your dentist.

Care for implants just like natural teeth—brush twice daily, floss regularly, use a waterpik, and attend routine dental cleanings and check-ups.

Healthcare is expensive and paying for dental treatment can be a challenge in may instance, we understand that. We will always explain different treatment options to you and will give you a written treatment plan before doing any procedures.

Having dental insurance can be very helpful, however, it is not designed to pay for all your treatment costs. Instead, it serves as a “coupon” to help you pay for part of the treatment. And although, dental insurance plans are a private agreement between you and your policy provider, we will help you understand your coverage so you are more informed about your coverage.

Our job is to tell you what we see going on in your mouth and then make treatment recommendations based on the information we have. Your job is to tell us how fast or slow you want to go. We have some patients who want us to get as much done as possible in the same appointment. We have other patients who wish to take it slower, treating one tooth at a time.

Ultimately, you are in charge of your oral health. We want to make sure you are completely comfortable with all recommended treatment before we proceed with anything.

How We Help You With Your Dental Plan
We understand Dental Insurance can be difficult to understand. So we have created a complimentary guide for our patients (click here) that will help you find out exactly what sort of coverage you have. Using this guide (click here), you can contact your plan administrator or insurance company and understand the details of your benefits better.

Remember, you are a partner in your oral health. All treatment and care decisions should be made by you and your dentist based upon your actual needs, aside from your dental plan coverage. Your dental plan is not necessarily a treatment plan!

Scottsdale Dental Centre has always maintained the highest order of cleanliness and sterility to protect our patients and staff from spreading illness and cross contamination. So whether it’s coronavirus or the regular seasonal flu, we have always been prepared.

Each treatment room has always had every surface disinfected after every patient. The dental chairs, counters, and all surfaces are wiped down with hospital grade disinfectants after each and every procedure. Every instrument is washed, disinfected, bagged and then sterilized. Anything that isn’t sterilized is disposed of. Each instrument pack has a date stamped barcode on it, and inside the pack is an indicator strip that ensures the deepest portion of the instrument kit achieved the required temperature to be sterile. Every day all sterilizers have a live culture test to ensure they are working properly. In addition to the 3 dental sterilizers we already have, we have always employed adequate manpower to ensure the cleaning and sterilization of all of our instruments.

What about airborne pathogens? We have 2 large ‘Surgically Clean Air’ units stationed around the office that clean and filter the air. These are hospital operating room level HEPA air filters that include negative ion and UV light air purification. Additionally, we have air exchangers that run 24/7 to refresh all indoor air with fresh outdoor air. We have been doing all of these things in the background for yea​rs now. We are also now screening all of our patients and ensuring that if they have traveled, have sick family members at home, or are even mildly unwell that they do not come to our office.

Many people assume that tooth loss is due to decay. It’s not. It’s because of gum disease. And it can be completely painless right up until you lose your teeth. Symptoms include bleeding gums when you brush or floss and loose or shifting teeth. If you’ve been told you need gum surgery, you will be glad to know that it’s possible to control gum disease with a variety of non-surgical methods.