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Here at Dugan and Sweeney Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, we believe that our patients should educate themselves so they know for themselves how to find the right dental implants provider. Here is some important information about how to choose your provider and what types of questions you should ask when narrowing down your choices.
Questions For Potential Dental Implant Providers
Once you have decided that dental implants are the best choice for you, you will need to choose an appropriate provider. Dugan and Sweeney Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery recommends patients ask the following types of questions to help determine if your potential provider is the right one for your needs:
1) Will my consultation be complementary?
2) Is there an obligation to purchase products or services after my initial consultation?
3) How many years have you been placing dental implants?
4) Do you have any special training in placing dental implants? Where did you receive this training?
5) Are you licensed and/or certified in dental implant placement? Is continued training and education required for this licensure?
6) Will I need supplementary procedures before my dental implant procedure?
7) What is your dental implant success rate?
8) What kinds of products and equipment do you use?
9) Are you using the latest technology available?
10) How do you ensure that your material and procedures are the highest quality and most up-to-date?
11) Will I be provided with a written estimate after my consultation?
Why Patients Should Choose Dugan and Sweeney Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
Drs. Sweeney and Dugan have approximately forty years of experience in the oral maxillofacial service field. During this time, they have accumulated a wealth of experience and knowledge to serve their valued patients. Here are some additional reasons you should consider using Dugan and Sweeney Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery for your dental implant needs:
- Our three doctors have an impressive amount of experience (over four decades!) to ensure that your dental implant placement is accurate, aesthetically pleasing, and permanent.
- We choose all our materials based upon their exceptional appearance, superior quality, and outstanding durability.
- Our providers have thousands of hours of dental implant surgery experience, as well as many, many hours of professional education and specific skills training for dental implant placement. This ensures that you will in good hands during every step of your treatment.
- The dental implant team at Dugan and Sweeney Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery will work with you to deliver a customized treatment plan that perfectly fits your physiology, anatomy, and treatment goals.
- For your convenience, we provide each patient with a written estimate and explain all the details before we schedule your procedure. This ensures that our patients are comfortable with and informed about each part of their procedure.
How To Prepare Yourself For Dental Implants
There are certain things patients can do to prepare themselves for success after their dental implant procedure. Some of these things are: brushing and flossing every day, drinking lots of water, eating a balanced diet, avoiding large amounts of sugar, limiting tobacco use, curtailing alcohol consumption, and seeing a dentist for cleaning and check-ups every six months.
Pick Dugan and Sweeney Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery For All Your Dental Implant Needs
At Dugan and Sweeney Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, we are proud to offer our patients the best services and great payment options for dental implants. We proudly serve patients all around Pittsburgh including Greenville, Zelienople, Butler, and surrounding areas. Contact us today for your consultation and get started on achieving the dream smile you have always wanted.
