{"id":387,"date":"2019-06-08T18:12:47","date_gmt":"2019-06-08T18:12:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.salinasdental.com\/blog\/?p=387"},"modified":"2019-07-08T18:12:55","modified_gmt":"2019-07-08T18:12:55","slug":"dentist-candidate-dental-implants","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.salinasdental.com\/blog\/dentist-candidate-dental-implants\/","title":{"rendered":"Does My Dentist Think I\u2019m a Good Candidate for Dental Implants?"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Have you ever taken a bite into a big juicy steak? What about some delicious crunchy chips? If you are missing teeth, chances are you haven\u2019t in a while. You may have had to stick to soft foods. What if there was a way to replace your teeth that allowed you to eat whatever you wanted again? There is, with dental implants<\/a>. They are a permanent solution to teeth loss that offer many benefits. However, they are not the answer for everyone. A dentist is here to take a closer look at implants and whether you would be a good candidate for them.<\/p>\n

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What Are Dental Implants?<\/h2>\n

Dental implants are titanium posts that are surgically inserted into your jawbone to replace a missing tooth. They will eventually fuse to your jawbone in a process called osseointegration. Once they have healed, your dentist will place a restoration on top, such as a crown or bridge. They are designed to last for decades, and with proper care, they can even last a lifetime!<\/p>\n

What Are the Benefits of Dental Implants?<\/h2>\n

Dental implants have several advantages over other methods of tooth replacement like bridges or removable dentures. These benefits include:<\/p>\n