{"id":72,"date":"2018-11-19T14:55:58","date_gmt":"2018-11-19T14:55:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.combsdental.com\/blog\/?p=72"},"modified":"2025-02-04T20:53:40","modified_gmt":"2025-02-04T20:53:40","slug":"why-are-dental-implants-in-bella-vista-the-ideal-choice-for-missing-teeth","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.combsdental.com\/blog\/why-are-dental-implants-in-bella-vista-the-ideal-choice-for-missing-teeth\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Are Dental Implants in Bella Vista the Ideal Choice For Missing Teeth?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Did you know that an estimated 178 million Americans are missing at least one tooth? It\u2019s not surprising, given that there are so many reasons for tooth loss: gum disease, genetics, accidents and poor oral hygiene are just some of them! Unfortunately, there aren\u2019t nearly as many solutions for tooth loss as there are causes, and for many years the only options were bridges or dentures. Thankfully, patients today have a superior choice: dental implants in Bella Vista. Find out why implants are such a great solution (even for denture wearers) and learn what the procedure is like in this blog!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Are Implants the Ideal Solution For Missing Teeth?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Implants do one thing that other options don\u2019t: They replace\nthe<em> roots<\/em> of missing teeth. There are\na couple of reasons that this is important: First, it tricks your body into\nthinking that a tooth is still present, so your jawbone won\u2019t shrink over time.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Second, a root is what gives a tooth its chewing power,\nwhich is why implants provide patients with unmatched stability, strength and longevity.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Even patients who have lost all their teeth can benefit from\nimplants by having an implant-retained denture made. Usually just 2-4 implants\nper arch are all that\u2019s needed to provide greatly enhanced stability that you\ncan\u2019t get from a traditional denture alone. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Advantages Do Implants Offer?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are some of the advantages you can expect from dental\nimplants over other options: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>&#8211; They look, feel and function more like your ownteeth.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#8211; You\u2019ll have dramatically better chewing strengthso you can still eat your favorite foods. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#8211; Implants last decades with basic care andmaintenance, much longer than dentures or bridges. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#8211; You won\u2019t have to worry about embarrassing slipsduring conversations like you might with dentures. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#8211; Implants don\u2019t negatively impact the adjacentteeth like bridges do. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#8211; You won\u2019t lose bone mass in your jaw over time,so your facial structure and appearance won\u2019t change the way it can withdentures. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Is the Procedure Like? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.combsdental.com\/dental-implant-restorations.html\">Implants<\/a> require a small, in-office surgery that usually takes around two hours. Most patients report that it\u2019s much easier than they expected. Here are the basic steps involved:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>&#8211; First, you\u2019ll be numbed so that you\u2019re completely comfortable. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#8211; Then the implant will be placed in the jaw, which will cause some mild discomfort in the area for about a week. In most cases, over-the-counter pain medication is all that\u2019s necessary to manage it. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#8211; Then it will take 3-6 months for the implant to integrate, or fuse, with your existing jawbone. You won\u2019t have any discomfort during this time and can eat and function normally. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#8211; Finally, a crown, bridge or denture will be made that matches the rest of your smile. \u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Implants are a fantastic replacement option that have\nchanged the field of dentistry. In fact, they feel so great that you may forget\nyou ever lost any teeth to begin with!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Author <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>With over two decades of experience as a dentist in Bella\nVista, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.combsdental.com\/about-us.html\">Dr. Chris Combs<\/a> knows\nthat implants are the next best thing to natural teeth and has used them to\nrestore the smiles and self-confidence of countless patients after tooth loss. If\nyou have additional questions about which replacement option is best for you,\nhe can be reached via his <a href=\"https:\/\/www.combsdental.com\/contact-us.html\">website<\/a>\nor at (479) 855-6764.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Did you know that an estimated 178 million Americans are missing at least one tooth? It\u2019s not surprising, given that there are so many reasons for tooth loss: gum disease, genetics, accidents and poor oral hygiene are just some of them! 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