{"id":95,"date":"2019-09-27T15:21:50","date_gmt":"2019-09-27T15:21:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.texarkanadentistry.com\/blog\/?p=95"},"modified":"2019-09-27T15:21:52","modified_gmt":"2019-09-27T15:21:52","slug":"the-process-of-dental-implants","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.texarkanadentistry.com\/blog\/the-process-of-dental-implants\/","title":{"rendered":"Is Getting Dental Implants Painful?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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If you\u2019re missing one or more teeth, you\u2019ve probably heard\nof dental implants before. You might even be considering getting them yourself\nto bridge the gaps in your smile. But you\u2019ve also heard that they have to be\nplaced via a surgical procedure. Is that going to be painful? Let\u2019s find out by\ntaking a closer look at the process of dental implants.<\/a>\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

How Do Dental Implants Work?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When a tooth is missing, the primary issue is that the root,\nwhich was anchoring your tooth to your jawbone, is gone. This means that your\njawbone no longer receives stimulation from your tooth root through biting and\nchewing. Eventually this can cause bone loss, making your face sag. You might\nend up looking older than you really are. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dental implants act as a replacement tooth root. The\nscrew-shaped titanium posts fuse with your jawbone over time, essentially\nbecoming a part of you. They stimulate your jawbone in a way that feels just\nlike your old tooth did. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Does the Dental Implant Process Look Like?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Before the surgery can begin, your dentist, oral surgeon, or\nperiodontist must go over your medical history and any medications you\u2019re\ntaking. If you have a heart condition or a weakened immune system, they may\nprescribe a round of antibiotics to prevent infection following the procedure. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In addition, they\u2019ll evaluate the health of your jawbone. If\nyou have enough healthy bone, they will go ahead with the surgery. If not, you\nwill have to undergo a bone graft and then wait a few more months to receive\nthe implant. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The process of dental implants looks something like this:<\/p>\n\n\n\n