{"id":57,"date":"2020-08-19T17:28:42","date_gmt":"2020-08-19T17:28:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.springhettidentistry.com\/blog\/?p=57"},"modified":"2020-08-19T17:28:45","modified_gmt":"2020-08-19T17:28:45","slug":"are-dental-implants-the-right-option-for-you","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.springhettidentistry.com\/blog\/2020\/08\/19\/are-dental-implants-the-right-option-for-you\/","title":{"rendered":"Are Dental Implants the Right Option for You?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.springhettidentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Woman_smiling_at_dentist_2__1597856833_71080.jpg\" alt=\"Woman with dental implants\" class=\"wp-image-58\" width=\"308\" height=\"206\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.springhettidentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Woman_smiling_at_dentist_2__1597856833_71080.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.springhettidentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Woman_smiling_at_dentist_2__1597856833_71080-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.springhettidentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Woman_smiling_at_dentist_2__1597856833_71080-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 308px) 100vw, 308px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Are you one of the millions of Americans who are missing\nteeth? Whether this is the result of trauma or an underlying condition, you\nhave several different replacement options to consider. One that is often\npreferred by both patients and dentists is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.springhettidentistry.com\/dental-implants.html\">dental\nimplants<\/a>, but not everyone makes the best candidate for this lifechanging\nprocedure. Continue reading to learn if dental implants would be a good option\nfor you as well as their many benefits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Who\u2019s a Good Candidate for Dental Implants?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Dental implants are a great choice for people of all ages\nwho are looking to replace their missing teeth. It is the only tooth\nreplacement option that replaces the natural root of the missing tooth in order\nto provide additional stability as well as prevent jawbone shrinkage. However,\nthe following people may not be the best candidate for this procedure:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>Children and young teenagers:<\/strong> Implants\nare not ideal for young people whose jaws are still growing.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>Pregnant women:<\/strong> The dental implant procedure\nrequires stronger anesthesia than routine dental treatments like fillings and\nroot canals. This can be risky for expectant mothers and their unborn children.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>Smokers:<\/strong> Just because you\u2019re a smoker\ndoes not necessarily disqualify you from getting dental implants, but it\u2019s important\nthat you refrain from smoking one week prior to the procedure and during the\nhealing process. If you don\u2019t, you are increasing the risks of your implant failing.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>People with jawbone deterioration:<\/strong> For an\nimplant to be successful, it relies on a strong jawbone to support it. If you\u2019ve\nsuffered from jawbone shrinkage in the past, you may be better off with another\ntooth replacement option.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>Gum disease:<\/strong> Healthy gum tissue is\ncrucial in order to support a dental implant. You should have your periodontal\ndisease treated before considering dental implants.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Are the Advantages of Dental Implants?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If your implant dentist confirms that you\u2019re a good candidate\nfor the procedure, you will soon learn that there are tons of advantages! Here\nare just a handful of them:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>Look and feel natural:<\/strong> Dental implants\nfunction just like natural teeth. They are customized to be the exact shape,\nsize, and color needed to blend in seamlessly with the rest of your smile. Implants\nalso can withstand the same bite power as natural teeth. You will be able to\nenjoy your favorite foods again without any trouble.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>Long-lasting:<\/strong> When properly cared for,\nthey can last upwards of 25 years. Other options like dentures and bridges\noften don\u2019t last for more than a decade.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>Maintain facial structure:<\/strong> Gaps in your\nsmile as a result of missing teeth will eventually lead to jawbone\ndeterioration and a lost of facial structure. This often makes patients look\nmuch older than they actually are. Implants are the only tooth replacement\noption that replaces the natural root of the tooth, therefore preventing\nshrinkage to the jaw.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>Increased confidence:<\/strong> No one wants to\nshow off gaps when they smile. Patients with implants don\u2019t need to worry about\nill-fitting dentures clicking or slipping while eating and talking. You will be\nable to eat what you want and speak freely without worrying about anything\ngoing wrong.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re looking for a way to replace your missing teeth,\nask your dentist if you\u2019d be a good candidate for dental implants. You\u2019ll have\nyour smile back in no time!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Author<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.springhettidentistry.com\/meet-your-dentist.html\">Dr. Aaron\nSpringhetti<\/a> is an implant dentist serving patients in Carmel, IN. He earned\nhis dental doctorate from the University of Louisville School of Dentistry and\nhas an extensive amount of advanced training in oral surgery. He is able to\nprovide all stages of implant care to patients looking to rebuild their smiles.\nFor more information on the benefits of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.springhettidentistry.com\/dental-implants.html\">dental\nimplants<\/a> or to schedule a consultation, visit his <a href=\"https:\/\/www.springhettidentistry.com\/contact.html\">website<\/a> or call\n(317) 875-7645.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Are you one of the millions of Americans who are missing teeth? Whether this is the result of trauma or an underlying condition, you have several different replacement options to consider. One that is often preferred by both patients and dentists is dental implants, but not everyone makes the best candidate for this lifechanging procedure. 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