Frequently Asked Questions
While most of our patients are referred by their dentist or dental specialist, it is not necessary to have a referral. Feel free to email or call our office to book an appointment.
There is no age too old for implant treatment and in fact many implant patients are of older age, as they are part of an earlier generation that has experienced more tooth loss.
Our team of specialists strive to make treatment as easy and comfortable for you as possible and can offer a range of sedation options.
The time for implant treatment is highly variable, depending if bone grafting is necessary. Without bone grafting, most dental implants can have the final crown (tooth) made within 3 months. Bone grafting procedures typically add 4-6 months to the overall treatment time.
“Teeth in a Day” refers to the practice of placing dental implants, and the teeth that are connected to them, in a single day. This IS possible, and is most commonly done when a person is having all of their teeth replaced by implant bridges. Our specialists will assess your unique situation and help to create a plan that has both a high success rate, and an acceptable timeline.
There are a large number of temporary options available, so that a replacement tooth can be placed very quickly. Temporary teeth usually look very good, but are less functional than a normal implant crown. While the final tooth can sometimes be made very near the time of implant placement, it is risky to make it immediately.
Many periodontal surgeries are covered by insurance. Most implant surgeries are not covered. We can do a pre-estimate to your insurance company to determine what will be covered.
On the day of treatment, GRAFT will submit insurance claims electronically on your behalf, so that you receive a cheque directly from your insurance company. However the fees for treatment are due on the day of treatment. We accept VISA, MasterCard and Interac.
Our specialists are conscious of the many reasons why people may have advanced dental conditions and we are sensitive to the fact that in many cases it is beyond a person’s control (i.e. access to dental care as a young person). Our specialists see the most complex of situations. While taking the first step into the dental office can be difficult, we want people to feel that they have taken the right step. There is no need to feel bashful.
Pre-payments can be made to build up a credit on your ledger before your procedure. There are also several third party financing options available, including Affirm and Dentalcard