{"id":82,"date":"2019-04-10T01:48:20","date_gmt":"2019-04-10T01:48:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.texarkanadentistry.com\/blog\/?p=82"},"modified":"2019-04-23T01:50:49","modified_gmt":"2019-04-23T01:50:49","slug":"older-man-smiling-eating-apple","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.texarkanadentistry.com\/blog\/older-man-smiling-eating-apple\/","title":{"rendered":"Wondering How Dental Implants in Texarkana Feel? Here are the Details"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.texarkanadentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/old_man_apple__1552224498_97646.jpg\" alt=\"older man smiling eating apple\" class=\"wp-image-83\" width=\"307\" height=\"205\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.texarkanadentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/old_man_apple__1552224498_97646.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.texarkanadentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/old_man_apple__1552224498_97646-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.texarkanadentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/old_man_apple__1552224498_97646-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 307px) 100vw, 307px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Since losing some of your teeth, you\u2019ve become aware of just\nhow valuable they are because you\u2019ve had to alter many of your normal activities,\nlike chewing food, smiling and speaking. Although you\u2019ve done your best to\nadjust, you\u2019d like to regain the life you once had. You\u2019ve heard about dental\nimplants in Texarkana as an option, but you\u2019re not familiar with how the process\nworks and how they\u2019ll feel once they\u2019re placed. As you read on, a local <a href=\"https:\/\/www.texarkanadentistry.com\/dental-implants.html\">implant<\/a>\ndentist weighs in to provide the answers you need so you can get on with having\nyour smile and confidence restored!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Does a Dental Implant Work?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When a tooth is missing, the primary problem is that the\nroot is gone, which binds the tooth to the underlying jawbone. A dental implant\nis the only tooth replacement process that addresses this issue head-on. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A titanium rod that is surgically inserted into the jawbone,\nthe dental implant mimics the natural function of the tooth\u2019s root. Because titanium\nis biocompatible, it is less likely to create adverse effects when the rod is placed.\nThus, a natural process is initiated called osseointegration, in which the\nexisting bone fuses with the implant to create a firm and lasting foundation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Does a Dental Implant Feel?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A dental implant is unlike other forms of tooth replacement that\nmerely rest above the gums and rely on such factors as suction, dental adhesive\nor other teeth to act as abutments (anchors). With these options, patients are\nleft with more artificial-feeling fixtures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By being affixed to the jawbone, though, dental implants\nprovide a natural sensation along with a more aesthetically-pleasing smile.\nHere are two other factors that play a role in recreating the original environment\nin your mouth:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Titanium\nAbutment <\/strong>\u2013 After your gums and underlying bone have sufficiently healed, a\ntitanium abutment is screwed into the implant. This is an important step for\nsecuring the final restoration and creating a natural feel, because it acts as an\nanchor that holds the new tooth in place.<\/li><li><strong>Porcelain\nRestoration <\/strong>\u2013 Once the abutment is in place, a porcelain restoration can be\nadded. This is usually the most commonly used material because its color and\nhardness are quite similar to natural teeth.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>One thing to keep in mind is that the porcelain fixture won\u2019t\nhave any sensation. However, you likely won\u2019t notice any difference between\nyour newly restored tooth and your others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">It\u2019s Worth a Visit<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To learn more about the dental implant process, your best\noption is to visit your dentist in Texarkana. While you\u2019re there, you\u2019ll undergo\na thorough examination to make sure you\u2019re a good candidate for the procedure,\nand the professional will provide all the information you need about the\nprocess. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your path to a fully revamped smile starts by reaching out to\nschedule a visit today! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>About the Author<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dr. Torin Marracino earned his dental degree from the University of Tennessee. He has since gone on to provide over a decade of high-quality dental care. Dr. Marracino replaces missing teeth at Pleasant Grove Family Dentistry, and he can be reached for more information through his <a href=\"https:\/\/www.texarkanadentistry.com\/contact-us.html\">website<\/a>.  <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Since losing some of your teeth, you\u2019ve become aware of just how valuable they are because you\u2019ve had to alter many of your normal activities, like chewing food, smiling and speaking. Although you\u2019ve done your best to adjust, you\u2019d like to regain the life you once had. 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