Dental Implants at Teuscher Legacy Dental

A: The REAL PRICE RANGE for a single dental implant is between $5,200 to $7,000 total (including the post, abutment, and crown) This is an accurate price range in the Kane County, Illinois area. At Teuscher Legacy Dental the real prices for the implant, custom abutment, and final crown add up to just under $6,100. No extra fees.

• Don’t get taken advantage of with hidden fees! For a way more detailed price breakdown, and what to watch out for when searching for dental implant prices, see Dr Brayden’s dental implant cost blog post.

A: There are a few options. Most common are 1) don’t replace the missing tooth 2) a fixed dental bridge 3) a removable partial denture. There are good reasons to choose one of these! Way more detail on benefits of each of these alternatives in Dr Brayden’s Alternatives to Dental Implants blog post.

A: Before dental implant surgery, here’s what to know:

• Medications: You may be prescribed antibiotics, anti-inflammatories, or a mild steroid. Take these exactly as directed—usually beginning the morning of surgery

• Sedation & Driving: If sedation is planned, arrange a ride to and from the office. Don’t drive or operate machinery for 24 hours afterward.

• Lifestyle Factors: Smoking and alcohol interfere with healing. Ideally, avoid both for at least several days before and after surgery.

• What to Eat Beforehand: Have a light meal unless instructed otherwise. Stock your fridge with soft, cool foods (yogurt, smoothies, mashed potatoes, eggs, soup) for afterwards.

• What to Wear: Comfortable clothes. Short sleeves if you’re receiving IV sedation. No need to dress up!

A: After dental implant surgery, here’s what to know:

• Bleeding/Oozing: Light bleeding is normal for 24–48 hours. Keep firm pressure for 20 minutes at a time will help blood to clot.

• Swelling & Bruising: Usually, swelling and bruising are minimal. But if you have some, it should peaks around 48–72 hours afterward. You can use ice packs (15 minutes on, 15 minutes off) during the first 24-48 hours. Switch to warm compresses after 2–3 days.

• Discomfort: Expect mild soreness, typically managed with ibuprofen or other prescribed pain relief. If you are just getting one or two implants placed, discomfort should be relatively mild.

  • The BEST pain relief tends to come from a combination of ibuprofen and tylenol. If it’s safe for you medically, then a great protocol is 600mg ibuprofen, then 4 hours later, 500mg tylenol. and rotate those medications every 4 hours. This is almost always better pain relief than a narcotic would provide.

• Diet: Stick to soft foods for several days. Avoid hot, crunchy, spicy foods, or straws the first day to protect healing. (Straws may suction out the blood clot)

• Activity: Rest for 24 hours. Avoid heavy exercise for 48 hours. Light walking is fine. If the area starts to throb, you should back off.

• Oral Hygiene: Brush and floss normally, but avoid the surgical site for 24 hours. After the first day, you can gently rinse with warm saltwater if comfortable.

• What to eat afterward: Soft, nutrient dense foods. Veggie smoothies are a good option! Avoid things that could get caught near the healing implant, like chips or popcorn. Hydration with electrolytes is ideal.

  WAY more information on how to prepare for dental implant surgery and what to expect after dental implant surgery in Dr Brayden’s What to Expect After, and How to Prepare For Dental Implant Surgery blog post.

A: Like a natural tooth, dental implants can get gum infections around them if poorly maintained. If gum quality is poor, there is a possibility of unesthetic gum recession around the implant. Other surgical risks are related to bone and gum quality before surgery. For WAY more information on possible complications, see Dr Brayden’s Dental Implant Risks and Complications blog post.ption

• A: The total timeline is usually between 4-7 months, but every case is different. Factors influencing timeline include patient medical history, whether bone grafting is needed, and where in your mouth the implant goes.

• Way more information in Dr Brayden’s Implant Healing Timeline blog post.

A: Yes! Here is a detailed video and break down of an immediate implant in a cosmetic case we did recently for a patient from St Charles, IL.