Does Dental Implant Placement Hurt?
Many people think that receiving dental implants is painful because they
are placed in your jaw. However, the slight discomfort that you feel
during surgery can be compared to a simple tooth extraction. Our expert
team will make sure you’re numb and comfortable before starting
your procedure. Plus, your jawbone doesn’t contain sensitive
pain-feeling nerves, which makes the process easier than you would
think.
What Are the Advantages of Dental Implants Over Other Options?
Dental implants bring some unique advantages to your smile. They allow
for your restoration to mimic the way your natural teeth emerge from
your gums, giving you the most natural-looking smile. Possibly their
biggest benefit, dental implants secure your restoration permanently, so
you don’t have to worry about dentures sliding around in your
mouth. Additionally, dental implants are the only replacement that
stimulates your jawbone, keeping it strong and healthy.
Contact our office today
if you’re ready to take your first step towards a strong and
healthy smile.
How Long Have Dental Implants Been Around?
For thousands of years – but modern implants are safe,
predictable, and effective.
Archaeologists have uncovered the skeletal remains of people thousands
of years old that have primitive forms of dental implant tooth
replacement. Jade, stones, and teeth from other people and animals were
inserted into the gums to replace lost teeth. As is clear from the fact
that these replacement teeth are still snugly in position thousands of
years later, these dental implants worked. We use a much safer and more
predictable surgical method of placing and restoring dental implants to
replace lost teeth, but this method has been in use for a very long
time. Today, dental implants have a greater than 95% success rate, and
they provide tooth replacements that last decades.
How Long Do Dental Implants Last?
When maintained and cared for properly, you can expect your dental
implants to last 30 years or more. Their longevity makes them one of the
most superior forms of tooth replacement available. When compared to the
5-10-year lifespan of dentures or a dental bridge, it is easy to see why
millions of people are choosing these permanent prosthetics to restore
their smiles. Not only can you enjoy a longer-lasting smile, but you
never need to worry about spending money on adjustments and
replacements, nor will you be likely to develop many of the most common
health-related problems caused by tooth loss.
How Successful Are Dental Implants?
It is believed that upon initial placement by a trusted implant dentist
in Jacksonville, dental implants have a 95% success rate. After 10
years, that rate remains roughly the same (90-95%). Of course, much of
this depends on how well you take care of your new smile. Unhealthy
habits like smoking and chewing on inanimate objects as well as using
your teeth to open packages and containers can damage your implants and
require immediate treatment to fix. Of course, any additional treatment
requires time and money. It is best to stay on top of your oral hygiene
routine, forgo bad habits, and continue seeing your dentist every six
months to ensure the lifespan of your dental implants.
Am I Too Young for Dental Implants?
Most dental experts will not recommend dental implants for patients
under the age of 18. Why? Because their jaws are not fully developed. As
a result, this can create problems with bone development if dental
implants are put into place, especially since these prosthetics are
surgically placed in the jawbone. Most patients who are eligible to
receive dental implants are at least in their mid-20s. It is believed,
however, that about 69% of Americans ages 35-44 have at least one
missing tooth and one out of every four adults over the age of 74 have
lost all their teeth.