Dental implants pain: how to reduce it?
Do dental implants hurt ? this is the most asked question among patients. El Cedro Barcelona offers a dental implant pain free surgery.
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Spain dental clinic: How to choose the right dentist?
Implants, crowns, surgical treatment… Dental care can quickly become very expensive in the UK, France or Germany. Do you wonder if there’s a cheaper alternative to lighten your bill? Then take a look at Spain dental clinic. Here are some of our advice to help you find a good dentist and a good dental clinic in spain! 1- Get informed about the dental clinic and benefit from an English-speaking team A good dental surgeon is above all a skilled health professional. They must be able to provide to their patients a personalised care solution adapted to their specific needs. They need to be up to date with the latest technology in the dental field. In terms of qualifications, a dentist must have a doctorate in dental medicine or dental surgery. Lastly, a language barrier should never be an obstacle so ensure that your medical team is English speaking. At the EL CEDRO clinic in Barcelona, Dr Leticia Rodriguez’s team have proven expertise and know-how. With a doctorate in dental surgery and more than 20 years of experience, she can handle all of your dental needs. By constantly training, they can offer the latest dental care with high quality treatment. As it is fundamental for them to ensure a good communication with their patient, they all perfectly speak english. 2- Choose a cutting edge technology dental clinic The second aspect to consider is the equipment of the surgeons. A clinic equipped with the latest dental technology improves the treatment quality and comfort for patients. In addition, it is essential that the clinic complies with current hygiene and safety regulations. The EL CEDRO Barcelona clinic is equipped with a modern and high-tech consultation room, a fitted sterilisation room, high-end radiology equipment and the latest technology of dental scanner. There is also a sterile surgery area especially for implants placements and surgery work. All of the above is CE marked and comply with all applicable European protocols. For your treatment to be carried out as seamless as possible, this spain dental clinic proposes IV sedation. Exclusively used by certified specialists, this sedation allows the practitioner to place the patient in a semi-conscious state to reduce stress and make the surgery more pleasant for them. 3- Request a detailed and personalised quote If most people choose to get their dental treatment done in a Spain dental clinic, it is above all to benefit from more affordable prices than in their home country, which is on average 40% cheaper for them. In order to ensure a significant saving, you must compare clinics based on a price quote they will estbalish for you. The EL CEDRO Barcelona clinic guarantee value for money unparalleled in European countries. The favourable economic situation in Spain and a fair pricing policy ensure more affordable prices. For example, a dental implant costs 2 200 € in France compared to 1 240 € in this Spain dental clinic.. In order to obtain a quote from this clinic, 2 solutions are proposed: – Remotely, you can provide them with a recent panoramic x-ray to allow the medical team to establish a completely free, and no strings attached, personalised quote. – Directly, you can go to the clinic for a free consultation. This oral check-up allows the dental surgeons to create a specific, reliable plan for your dental treatment. You can then make your decision. 4- Let a trusted intermediary organise your travel arrangements To simplify your trip to a Spain dental clinic, and reduce the stress of organising everything abroad, it is important to be able to delegate this work to someone. To guarantee an excellent service, maximum comfort and the mose stress-free experience for you, the EL CEDRO clinic helps you throughout the steps of this journey. This is a free service for each of the clinic’s patients. You will receive assistance booking your plane tickets and choosing your accommodation at preferential prices. They also guide you through what’s to visit in Barcelona and the best places to go! 5- Receive guarantees and treatment monitoring Once your dental care is completed, you must adopt a good oral hygiene to guarantee the longevity of your treatment. However, if any problems should occur in the future, you should ensure you have a representative you can contact, and get a quick and reactive assistance. That’s why the EL CEDRO Barcelona clinic helps all of their patients with post-treatment monitoring. By showing you and explaining to you the fundamental principles of good oral hygiene – properly brushing your teeth a minimum of twice a day, getting tartar removal every 6 months and carrying out an annual monitoring x-ray – there is no reason you will encounter any problems. EL CEDRO Barcelona: the best Spain dental clinic Throughout these 5 advices on how to choose your dentist abroad, you have been proven that the EL CEDRO clinic fills in all the boxes! It is a highly qualified and equipped clinic that is made of an english-speaking team. Above that, they ensure close support throughout your journey abroad but even once your treatment is done. If you want more information about the clinic, don’t hesitate to get in touch with the team. They will hapilly answer any of your questions. And if you want to start your dental treatment journey now, send out your panoramic x-ray to get a 100% free and personalised quote from the clinic.
How to find cheaper dental implants?
If you lose a tooth following a periodontal disease, cavity or gum problem, getting an implant may be the solution for reconstructing your smile. However, the prices of implants can be a barrier to treatment. What is the average price of a dental implant? There are significant price disparities between oral health professionals. In France, dentists are free to charge any prices or fees. As they determine the final cost themselves, this sometimes leads to excessive prices. The consequence: an upwards trend of patients foregoing dental treatment. In 2016, more than 1 in 3 French people (37%) had to forego dental treatment for financial reasons. The average price of dental implants in France is €2,000. This price includes the implant itself, the prosthesis pillar and the ceramic crown. Social security reimburses the implant crown at 70% of the reimbursement fee schedule agreements, which is €107.50, so a reimbursement of €75.25. Nevertheless, this overlooks the implant reimbursement. Considered as a“non-classified” procedure for reimbursement, dental implants do not get the same reimbursement from social security. All of these factors increase the total cost of the operation. Luckily, it is possible to find implants at more affordable prices by getting treatment outside of France. This phenomenon is becoming known as “dental tourism”. Why get a dental implant in Spain? Dental tourism, particularly in Spain, is becoming more of an alternative for French patients who need dental implants. Spain is known for its architectural wealth, natural spaces and seaside resorts. However, its best kept secret is really its world-class offering of dental clinics. In addition to attractive prices, Spain has numerous dental clinics with cutting edge technology and highly qualified dental surgeons. The EL CEDRO clinic in Barcelona is a perfect example of this. The incumbent dental surgeon, Dr Leticia Rodriguez has 23 years of experience, is French speaking and a graduate of the Barcelona Faculty of Dentistry. In addition, when choosing the EL CEDRO clinic for your dental implants, a benchmark of implantology, you will get affordable prices without sacrificing treatment quality. Patients we care for receive on average a 40% saving on the price of dental implants in relation to any quotes given in France. If you would also like to find a solution so you don’t have to forego getting a dental implant, contact us. The EL CEDRO Barcelona team will offer you a custom treatment solution and provide you with a free quote.
Dental implant aftercare: how to take good care of your implants?
Dental implant aftercare is the key to a longlasting treatment. Indeed, a dental implant is not only playing the role of a natural tooth with its natural looking result and strength to allow you to properly eat. It is also requirering the same attention as a natural tooth, if not more; good hygiene and high care. So here is everyhting you need to know about dental implant aftercare! 1. What is the post-operative course? After a dental implant is placed, some short term benign reactions may appear. Our dental surgeon clarifies what you can expect in the days following the surgery: Mild bleeding Getting a dental implant is a surgical procedure. It is therefore normal to see some mild bleeding from the surgery. In order to minimise bleeding, Dr Rodriguez and the EL CEDRO Barcelona medical team have mastered a technique known as FLAPLESS (placing the implant without opening the gum). By placing the implant without incising the gum, bleeding is rare, in fact non-existent. Mild pain We don’t all have the same pain threshold. Nevertheless, placing a dental implant causes very little pain for the vast majority of patients. Only some pain relief and antibiotics are required to reduce pain and prevent possible infections. Keep in mind that it is easier to prevent pain than combat it. That is why, Dr Rodriguez will prescribe pain relief prior to the operation. In the days following surgery, it is important to meticulously take the medication prescribed by your dental surgeon so as not to have pain before taking the next dose. Mild swelling and haematoma Mild swelling and some bruising may occur following a dental implant placement. Rest assured that this is normal and won’t last longer than a few days. Dr Rodriguez and her team will provide you with ice to place on the operated area for the first 20 minutes. Anti-inflammatories will also be prescribed to you. 2. What is the necessary dental implant aftercare? In order to limit uncomfortable effects and guarantee the chances of treatment success, your dental surgeon will recommend to follow some simple dental implant aftercare instructions. Brushing your teeth Brush your teeth gently, a minimum of 3 times per day, by using a surgical tooth brush provided by the EL CEDRO clinic. Don’t forget to brush your gums properly to facilitate the healing process and avoid inflammation. Using mouth wash Use mouth wash for 10 days after the surgery. Use the mouth wash you will have been prescribed by your dental surgeon in the correct frequency. Respect food indications For the first 7 days, you must eat only slightly warm or cold food. This is so the swelling does not occur. For the entire healing period, you must have soft food only, to not put any strain on the implants. Avoid consuming tobacco and alcohol It is strongly recommended that you do not smoke or drink alcohol for your dental implant aftercare. It could otherwise slow down the healing process. Avoid sports activities We recommend that you not play sports the next 2 days after the dental implants have been placed. If you have had a sinus lift or bone graft, you must wait 30 days. The post-operative course of an implant surgery will not last longer than 10 days. This is a small price to pay for regaining your smile and restoring your mouth to full health.
5 common ideas about dental implants
After years into the practice, dental implants still have so many common ideas about them. They are painful, they don’t last long, they can fall, they are expensive, they are noticeable, they don’t allow you to properly eat etc… We are here to discuss 5 of the most common ideas about dental implants and set the record straight for anyone wanting to get a dental implant but stilln worried by these popular belief. As a reminder, a dental implant is a longlasting solution to replace a missing tooth and to regain a smile back whilst enjoying a chewing comfort. 1- Getting a dental implant is painful Although everyone may react differently, the significant advances made in dental implantology mean that this procedure is now painless. Nevertheless, it stays a surgical operation, which can be more frigthening than any preservative care. But be ensured that every procedure is carried out under local anaesthetia to reduce the sensitivity in the treated area. Following the operation, pain relief is prescribed to each patients in case of pain signs. If you have a phobia of the dentist, other types of support can be provided. In order to manage your anxiety and minimise the fear of pain, we are able to perform the operation under IV sedation.In addition to the local anaesthetia, this allows you to enter a state of semi-consciousness and well-being during the treatment. 2- You can’t place more than one dental implant at the same time In order to avoid numerous surgeries, it is strongly advised to place all your dental implants at the same time. When the situation allows, we recommend carrying out as many surgeries as possible in a single session. This will reduce your treatment time and lead to faster healing as well as shortening and minimising any possible anxiety. 3- You must remain toothless after the extraction Due to aesthetic and functional concerns, we will never leave you “toothless”. Although an extraction is synonymous with healing time, placing a temporary prosthesis will be included in your treatment plan. This allows you to continue to live normally until the implants heal, and won’t impact your social or professional life. It’s important to follow the advice given to you before the operation by the dentist on hygiene and how to use the prosthesis. 4- A dental implant is noticeably different to your original teeth The dental implant is fixed to the jaw bone. Therefore it isn’t visible. Only the ceramic dental crown is visible and this therefore appears natural. In order to make your crowns as natural as possible, you can choose between 2 types of materials : ceramo-metal crown or pure zirconium crown. Discover more about the 5 types of crowns and how to choose yours. From a chewing point of view, there is no difference between a natural tooth and an implant. Therefore, you’re able to eat everything (again). Like a natural tooth, poor hygiene may have harmful effects on the gums and jaw bone, damaging your implant. It is therefore essential to have good oral hygiene to increase the implant life span. 5- Getting a dental implant abroad is more risky than in France Although a fear of the unknown can be daunting, it’s important to consider the facts. Dental tourism is becoming commonplace for a growing number of people who are looking outside of their country for their dental treatment. The implants used in the EL CEDRO Barcelona clinic are international brands: Gc Aadva, Nobel Biocare, Straumann, Anthogyr and Global D. These are the same brands used in France, Switzerland, Belgium and the entire European Union and are internationally recognized. Skill is also an important factor to consider when placing an implant. Our medical team is formed of implant specialists. With more than 5,000 implants fitted and 15 years of working experience, Dr Leticia Rodriguez will be able to provide you with a high quality of care. With our implant brands, medical team expertise and hygiene advice, you can be assured of the longevity of your dental implants.