Dentistry, a branch of medicine related to teeth, gums and all things mouth related. Studies have shown that oral health is just as important as overall health such as gum disease relating to diabetes and heart conditions. Sleep medicine has also shown that your oral health also has a part to play in giving you a good nights sleep!
In this space, we discuss the A-Zs of dentistry from what to do with a toothache, how to get that perfect smile and also how to improve your sleep with dentistry!
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Dental implants generally cost between $2000 and up to $5000 depending on the complexity of the implant position and if its done by a general dentist or a specialist. A more accurate cost is given once a consultation is done by the dentist, having assessed your oral condition and the complexity of procedure.
The duration is again dependent on the complexity of the procedure, but it could vary between 30mins to an hour per implant. Usually the procedure will be spaced between 2 visits before the final crown is placed on the implant.
To properly care for your implant, it is vital that the gums around the implant are well-cared for. This includes good oral hygiene, and 6-monthly scaling and polishing done with the dentist.
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