{"id":174,"date":"2017-03-17T12:35:03","date_gmt":"2017-03-17T12:35:03","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.dentalgroupwest.com\/blog\/?p=174"},"modified":"2021-08-30T15:17:12","modified_gmt":"2021-08-30T15:17:12","slug":"dental-implants-toledo-from-dental-group-west-best-way-to-restore-missing-teeth-html","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dentalgroupwest.com\/blog\/dental-implants-toledo-from-dental-group-west-best-way-to-restore-missing-teeth-html\/","title":{"rendered":"Dental Implants In Toledo Make Your Smile Radiant Again"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-175\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dentalgroupwest.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/iStock-525221598-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"What\u2019s the best way to fill in the blank spots in your smile? With dental implants in Toledo from Dental Group West, you\u2019ll get the long-lasting, natural looking solution you deserve.   \" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dentalgroupwest.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/iStock-525221598-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.dentalgroupwest.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/iStock-525221598-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.dentalgroupwest.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/iStock-525221598-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.dentalgroupwest.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/iStock-525221598.jpg 1183w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>There\u2019s nothing you love more than spending time with your grandchildren \u2013 they always make you laugh and smile. But when you do, you feel embarrassed about a blank spot in your smile. You\u2019ve been missing a tooth for way too long but, you don\u2019t want dentures, and you\u2019re not sure where to start with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dentalgroupwest.com\/dental-implants.html\">dental implants<\/a> in Toledo. You want to know exactly what they are, as well as what the process for them is like. Who can you trust to give you the professional perspective you need? \u00a0The team at Dental Group West shares their expertise in this post \u2013 they\u2019ll teach you all about dental implants here.<\/p>\n<h2><!--more-->What Are Dental Implants?<\/h2>\n<p>As your dentist in Toledo, Dr. Richard Thomas, Dr. Tracy Poole, and Dr. Robert Weisenburger explain that dental implants consist of three pieces:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><u>Implant<\/u> \u2013 The implant itself is a biocompatible titanium post that will be surgically placed in your jaw. This will become the secure foundation for the rest of your replacement tooth. You\u2019ll have oral surgery as the first step in the process, and you\u2019ll need about 3-6 months for the post to fuse with your jaw in a process called osseointegration. At that point, the other pieces can be added.<\/li>\n<li><u>Abutment<\/u> \u2013 This is the connecting piece between the implant and- the tooth-shaped \u201ccap.\u201d Once the implant is strong enough, the abutment will then be affixed to the post.<\/li>\n<li><u>Crown<\/u> \u2013 This is the part of the replacement that looks like the tooth. The long-lasting, natural-looking porcelain dental crown will be secured to the abutment after that part is added, restoring your smile to its former glory.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Why Are Dental Implants Better Than Dentures Or Bridges?<\/h2>\n<p>Our team knows that dental implants are the gold standard for replacing teeth for a reason \u2013 they\u2019re superior to dentures, partials, and fixed dental bridges for many reasons:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><u>Jaw Strength<\/u> \u2013 Unlike bridges and dentures that cause your jawbone to recede from the pressure that occurs every time you chew, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.aaid-implant.org\/about-dental-implants\/what-are-the-benefits-of-dental-implants-over-other-treatments\/\">dental implants actually increase bone density<\/a> and keep your jaw strong.<\/li>\n<li><u>Better Speech &amp; Chewing<\/u> \u2013 Your teeth not only make your smile look great, they\u2019re a vital part of speaking and digesting food. Since the implants will stay in place and won\u2019t wiggle, you\u2019ll be able to eat all your favorite foods, and you\u2019ll never have to worry about mumbling or being misunderstood when you talk.<\/li>\n<li><u>Protect Natural Teeth<\/u> \u2013 When you lose teeth, the ones that remain shift to fill in the extra space, which causes alignment issues and puts them at risk for breaks and chips. Your dental implant will keep the rest of your teeth safe by making sure they stay in proper position.<\/li>\n<li><u>Appearance<\/u> \u2013 Although dentures, partials, and bridges work just fine, implants look better because they blend right in with your natural teeth. The porcelain will match your natural grin perfectly.<\/li>\n<li><u>Longevity &amp; Cost<\/u> \u2013 While other replacement options may be less expensive up front, you\u2019ll actually save money with a dental implant over the course of a lifetime. Dental implants can last indefinitely with proper treatment, as opposed to dentures and bridges that last 15 years, max, and will need to be replaced.<\/li>\n<li><u>Stay-Put Smile<\/u> \u2013 Who wants to put their smile in a cup at night? You won\u2019t have to worry about the embarrassment of removeable dentures in your daily life, even when you kiss your sweetheart. And, you can say goodbye to messy dental adhesives, too.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Now that you know what dental implants are, what the process is for them, and how much better they are than other replacement options, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dentalgroupwest.com\/request-an-appointment.html\">schedule your appointment<\/a> with Dental Group West today and make your smile healthy and bright again!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>There\u2019s nothing you love more than spending time with your grandchildren \u2013 they always make you laugh and smile. But when you do, you feel embarrassed about a blank spot in your smile. You\u2019ve been missing a tooth for way too long but, you don\u2019t want dentures, and you\u2019re not sure where to start with [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-174","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v25.6 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Dental Implants In Toledo Make Your Smile Radiant Again - Dental Group West Blog<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Want to restore your smile to its former glory? 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