When you decided to replace your missing teeth with dental implants, your hope was to do so right away, which is understandable! But in your research about the treatment, you keep seeing an unfamiliar term again and again: “sinus lift.” Apparently, it’s an additional procedure many patients need before they can get dental implants. Why is this the case, and more importantly, will you require one? You’ll find the answers to these questions and more below.

Growing up, you probably heard you were either too young for things, or you were too old. At the carnival, you had to be a certain height to go on the “grown up” roller coaster, and choosing to go preschool every day instead of algebra when you were in high school definitely wouldn’t be allowed. But what about when it comes to replacing missing teeth with dental implants? If you’ve been under the impression that it’s too late to bother restoring your smile, the great news is that this simply isn’t true. Here’s why you’re never too old for a gorgeous grin!