FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

• Is the insertion of a dental implant complicated, dangerous or painful?

  No, if there is enough volume of own bone it is a simple and quick intervention. The postoperative discomfort is comparable to that of a tooth extraction. If the situation allows it, we carry out the surgery in a minimally invasive way, considerably reducing postoperative swelling during the following 3 days. If there are doubts about the amount of existing bone, we perform at Clínica Somosaguas a scan with minimal radiation to determine the anatomical situation with absolute precision.

• Can I be treated? I'm very afraid of the dentist.

  For more than 30 years we have successfully applied a protocol for patients with fear. We have an individual solution for each patient according to the degree of their phobia. Something very important is to talk to the patient and explain what the treatment consists of. For very mild cases we have headphones with music and in more extreme cases the possibility of conscious sedation, as it is applied in the United States in many consultations.

• Is it good to have a check-up every 6 months?

  Our motto is "Your health is our passion" and we take it very seriously. The Hippocratic oath must be the basis of any medical activity. If you come to your scheduled check-ups there are really 3 possibilities:
  · We congratulate you on your good oral hygiene and we do not detect any problems.
  · It is advisable to do an oral maintenance, that is, a cleaning. We clean up to the corners where no brush enters, without discomfort or harming your mouth. With good oral hygiene we avoid future treatments.
  · We have detected a small problem but thanks to routine check-ups, still with easy solution.
  You will preserve your oral health and you will save a lot of money and time in the consultation

• I want an independent second opinion without commitment. Does this type of consultation exist?

  Of course the patient first. We can contribute from our experience some concepts very important and then decide at home with peace of mind what suits you best.

• I have pain and infection. Do I have to take antibiotics before going to your consultation?

  Call us and ask for an urgent appointment. We will assist you immediately and then we will assess the best procedure.

• I often have headache, neck and shoulder stiffness. Can my mouth be the cause?

  Often these ailments are caused by the unconscious habit of clenching the jaws tightly.
  Consult for more information Pain unit.

• I only need a filling and I don't live very close. Is it worth coming over?

  Any oral treatment is important. If for example a filling is not carried out optimally, a treatment may occur additional such as endodontics and may even require extraction.