Same-Day Smile

What Are the Benefits of Receiving a Same-Day Smile?

One of the reasons so many people are opting for the same-day smile is the extensive range of benefits. These include:

• Minimal downtime (recovery takes hours rather than days)
• No need to wear dentures while traditional implants heal, and you don’t have to wait for the crowns to be fitted
• Removes the need for dentures and all their associated disadvantages
• You can eat all varieties of food again over time
• Your facial features will dramatically improve
• There’s minimal damage to your surrounding teeth
• Minimal risk of the need for dental bone grafting and sinus lifts
• Reduced overall cost when compared to just one single implant
• Long-lasting results
• A wonderful smile in just a day
• Improved confidence that radiates throughout your life

How Can Such Extensive Work Be Carried Out in Just One Day?

It’s possible to create a brand new smile in less than a day, thanks to amazing new technology in the field of dentistry. When you arrive at your dentist’s office, they will take images of your teeth using a unique wand with a camera that takes pictures inside your mouth. This eliminates the need for the awkward and uncomfortable putty for impressions. Together with your dentist, you can then design your perfect smile.

While you wait, your unique teeth are milled on site. All the preparation work is carried out, which involves titanium rods that have been custom-fitted to your jaw and set at an angle. The freshly milled, porcelain teeth are then fitted to the implants, and you can walk out of the office with a permanent and beautiful smile in place.

You will usually return to your dentist’s office a few weeks later, but don’t panic! There’s no more surgery involved. This visit is just a post-implant check-up to ensure that everything with your new smile is okay and no minor modifications are needed to accommodate healing changes in your mouth. You must attend this appointment to stop any potential problems from developing in the future.

Is There Anything Special I Need to Do in Terms of Aftercare?

After your new smile has been put into place, your mouth will require some time to heal. It may be swollen and sore for a few days. Over-the-counter pain relievers and NSAIDs should help with any swelling, but you should avoid hard or chewy foods until your follow-up visit. Over time, you can reintroduce regular foods. As always, you should continue with a thorough oral care routine, as this will help ensure the longevity of your new smile.

How Much Will It Cost?

The exact cost will vary depending on your dental requirements, so it’s best to get an estimation from your dentist at the time of your consultation.

Most dentists accept a range of payment methods, including dental insurance, but you’ll need to check with your policy provider to see if your treatment is covered. Even if your insurance only covers part of the cost, it may be possible to work with a third-party provider to finance the remainder of your treatment.

If your dental insurance doesn’t cover your treatment at all, your dentist can recommend a reputable and affordable lending program to help finance your new smile.