What you want is to think about dental implants, feel completely confident in your decision to move ahead with them, and to then do so. However, when you begin considering the facts, you may begin to convince yourself that you should probably look for a different type of way to make your smile whole again. Our Santa Rosa, CA completely understands that emotions can run high when you’re worrying about the future of your smile but you’re also focused on things like finances. Consider some main sources of confusion that crop up for patients and how to deal with them if deep down, you’d really like to select implants for yourself!
#1: You Convince Yourself You’re Being Selfish
You may convince yourself that you’re being selfish. You think that the only reason to replace your missing teeth with dental implants or any other prosthetic is just the fact that you want to look better. However, our team reminds you that there are many more reasons to do so and they all focus on your quality of life, your oral health, and the long-term health of your smile! Keep this in mind:
- Replacing teeth helps you maintain your alignment
- A full set of teeth let you eat and speak
- A complete smile with replaced roots will allow you to protect your jawbone tissue for long-term health (instead of the loss of tissue that comes with open spaces)
#2: You Tell Yourself Other Things Are More Important
This one can be tricky! Our team knows that when you prioritize things in your life, sometimes there are other things requiring your time and money. However, sometimes it’s simply an easier way to let ourselves off the hook: When you put your smile last, you don’t worry you’re taking time or money away from other priorities. We encourage you to ask yourself whether you can simply include dental implants as one of the priorities amongst all others. If the answer is yes, remember that we are always here to help you figure out how to do just that!
Learn About How To Make Implants A Priority
Come in to talk with our team about how to feel optimistic regarding implants as a smile completion solution. Schedule the time you need in Santa Rosa, CA by calling Santa Rosa Oral Surgery at 707-545-4625 to schedule your visit today.