{"id":483,"date":"2020-04-22T13:09:00","date_gmt":"2020-04-22T13:09:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mwdentalcenter.com\/blog\/?p=483"},"modified":"2020-05-15T13:11:54","modified_gmt":"2020-05-15T13:11:54","slug":"dental-implants-are-they-right-for-your-smile","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mwdentalcenter.com\/blog\/2020\/04\/22\/dental-implants-are-they-right-for-your-smile\/","title":{"rendered":"Dental Implants: Are They Right for Your Smile?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mwdentalcenter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/AdobeStock_112836383__1___1589545037_63900.jpg\" alt=\"Male dentist showing female patient a dental implant\" class=\"wp-image-484\" width=\"299\" height=\"199\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mwdentalcenter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/AdobeStock_112836383__1___1589545037_63900.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.mwdentalcenter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/AdobeStock_112836383__1___1589545037_63900-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mwdentalcenter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/AdobeStock_112836383__1___1589545037_63900-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 299px) 100vw, 299px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Have\nyou given any thought to what you\u2019d do if you ever lost a tooth or even\nmultiple teeth? Leaving the gap empty should be ruled out immediately; doing so\nwill only invite dental drift and other oral health problems. Instead, most\ndentists will probably recommend that you get <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mwdentalcenter.com\/dental-implants.html\">dental implants<\/a> \u2013\nspecial restorations that can directly join with the jaw and set the foundation\nfor a gorgeous, powerful new smile. But are they right for you? Read on to\nlearn everything you\u2019ll need to know before you decide if you\u2019re a candidate\nfor implant surgery. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What are Dental Implants, and How are They Used?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you saw an implant by itself, you might be confused about\nhow a thin metal post is supposed to replace your tooth. The answer is that it\nactually doesn\u2019t; it simply acts as an artificial \u201croot\u201d for the prosthetic\nthat you\u2019ll use for speaking and chewing. When surgically inserted into the\njaw, implants can fuse with the nearby bone tissue through a natural process\ncalled osseointegration, anchoring them in place so they can provide the\nfirmest support possible. You can replace any number of teeth depending on how\nmany implants are used. One implant can support a single crown, two implants\nmight hold a bridge to replace three or more teeth in a row, and a full denture\nmay rest on four or more carefully positioned posts. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Will You Know if You\u2019re a Candidate for Implants?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You can viably consider using dental implants to repair your\nsmile if: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>You have lost any number of teeth or require\ntooth extraction in the near future.<\/li><li>There is no sign of gum disease in your mouth.<\/li><li>You currently have enough bone in your jaw to\nsupport the implants.<\/li><li>You do not smoke or suffer from specific health\nissues such as uncontrolled diabetes. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Even if you don\u2019t currently meet the above requirements, you\nmight still be able to receive dental implants after the proper steps have been\ntaken. For example, gum disease can be treated, and bone loss can be reversed\nwith a bone graft. Your dentist will tell you what your options are after a\nthorough evaluation of your oral cavity. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Should You Consider Implants?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>With dental implants, you can restore your ability to eat\nmost foods and speak clearly with dazzling prosthetic teeth that look and feel\nlike natural ones. If you need dentures, the stability of implants is\nparticularly useful; you\u2019ll never again have to worry about using a messy\nadhesive to stop your teeth from slipping. And of course, durable implant posts\nthat can last for decades are far more convenient and cost-effective than other\nforms of tooth replacement that typically have lifespans of 5 to 15 years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At the end of the day, dental implants are an excellent\nchoice for most people who are facing life with an incomplete grin, but you\nshould always speak to your dentist before committing to the treatment. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Author<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Dr. Steven Kendrick earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery at\nthe Oklahoma University College of Dentistry. He also trained at the Misch\nInternational Implant Institute, becoming skilled in the placement and\nrestoration of dental implants. Furthermore, he studied IV sedation so that he\ncould help his anxious Midwest City patients relax during treatment. If you are\nthinking about getting dental implants, schedule a consultation at his\npractice, Midwest Dental Center, by visiting his <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mwdentalcenter.com\/contact-us.html\">website<\/a> or calling (405)\n732-0431.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Have you given any thought to what you\u2019d do if you ever lost a tooth or even multiple teeth? Leaving the gap empty should be ruled out immediately; doing so will only invite dental drift and other oral health problems. 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