Houston dental implants have the potential to protect your oral health and restore your confidence, but getting them isn’t always a simple process. You have to choose a skilled dentist to place and restore the implants, and you have to educate yourself about what you can expect along your path to a renewed smile. Everyone’s journey is a little different, but here are six basic steps you can expect to go through after you decide you want dental implants.

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Do you have missing teeth? You might automatically think of dentures or a bridge if you want to fill in the gaps in your smile, but there is a better option for many people — dental implants in Houston. Unfortunately, there are quite a few misconceptions around this treatment. Some claim that it is too expensive, that it is extremely painful, or that there is a high risk of failure. Let’s clear the air with the real facts about dental implants.

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Dental implants in Houston are small titanium posts that an oral surgeon places in your jaw — but they are also so much more than that! They provide numerous benefits for your oral health and overall well-being. Let’s talk about the four biggest advantages that come with this remarkable tooth replacement method.

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Just lost a tooth? We’ll start off with the good news: you’re not alone. In fact, the majority of people in the United States over the age of 35 are missing at least one according to the American College of Prosthodontics.

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After you have lost a significant number of teeth, you need a tooth replacement that will stand up to a lot. Finding a stable, long-lasting option should be a priority — and once you begin your search, you may need to decide between a dental bridge or implant retained dentures.

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Almost all dental implants are made out of titanium — a trusted solution, given titanium’s ability to integrate with healthy bone tissue. But because this material may not be a viable option for everyone (like people with metal sensitivities), new research showing that magnesium can be a suitable alternative to titanium is encouraging for the implant world.

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So you’ve decided you want to replace your missing teeth with dental implants — great! You’ve made a wonderful decision for your oral and overall health.

But wait. You’ve heard you need to undergo another procedure in advance of getting dental implants?

If your implant dentist told you that you need to have a bone graft before your dental implant surgery, there’s no reason to worry. It’s a routine procedure that a lot of patients require, and sometimes, the implants can be placed on the very same day as the bone graft is completed.

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If you have been keeping up with our blog at all, you know we’ve written again and again about the benefits of tooth implants. That’s because we really can’t stress enough how excellent this tooth replacement option is compared to any other method. Next to a fixed bridge or traditional denture, there’s really no contest in terms of stability, appearance, comfort, and long-term financial investment.

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You don’t have to do a ton to prepare for your tooth implant surgery, but we will give you a few pre-op instructions before your procedure. You’ll want to take these steps to ensure things go as smoothly and efficiently as possible on the day of your surgery.

Aside from wearing loose clothing and not eating anything before you come in for your appointment, there’s one more step you can take in the days before your procedure to make your life easier after it’s done. Maybe you’re not one for planning, but stick with us — because you’ll be so happy you stocked your fridge with soft, easy-to-eat, and nutritious foods NOW rather than trying to get your soft foods diet figured out after the procedure.

But what’s on a soft foods menu? We’re excited to show off our culinary prowess in this week’s blog post. Keep reading for the ideal post-dental implant surgery menu — it’s enough to get anyone’s mouth watering! (more…)

No matter how your tooth loss occurred, the next most important thing is finding a replacement ASAP. Dentures have long been trusted as a way to fill the gaps left by a significant number of missing teeth, and they have never been more effective than they are today. Dentures can be full, partial, and retained by dental implants or not. Keep reading to find out which one might be best for your smile — we know you’ll be glad you did!

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