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Are dentures and implants different?

Now that I have my teeth in the morning, I can’t imagine ever having to wear dentures again. It’s not revolutionary, it’s life changing. With implants I don’t have to worry about what I eat, or what I say, or when I smile – ever again.

How does smoking affect implants?

Smoking was running me in to an early grave. Getting implants was the push i needed to quit cigarettes, and i have been healthier for it in so many ways.



Smoking more than 10 cigarettes a day excludes you from having implant treatment, we highly encourage moving on to nicotine replacement such as vaping

Why would anyone want implants?

Anyone who’s missing teeth or is unhappy with how they look should consider speaking to Dr. Michal. With the daughter’s wedding around the corner I wanted them to be sorted. When we found out why they were breaking, it was either a denture or implants, and i didn’t want false teeth. I got my implants – been smiling ever since!

What kind of problems can you get with dental implants?

My final teeth were great, but a month later they felt too big and I felt i didn’t sound like myself. I came back for an adjustment, and Dr. Michal fixed the problem the same day.

Are implants the right choice for everyone?

When we looked at the options with Dr. Michal, I felt that implants were not what I was looking for. I chose to have crowns and veneers on my teeth, and leave the implants for now. Who knows what will happen in the future!

How long does it take to get your teeth?

I got my teeth back the same day I had my implants done. My confidence was instantly restored, and 9 weeks later I got my final teeth – and I came back for more implants!