{"id":175,"date":"2019-03-10T15:18:02","date_gmt":"2019-03-10T15:18:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.longmontcompletedentistry.com\/blog\/?p=175"},"modified":"2019-04-09T15:18:47","modified_gmt":"2019-04-09T15:18:47","slug":"dealing-with-tooth-loss-its-time-to-try-dental-implants-in-longmont","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.longmontcompletedentistry.com\/blog\/2019\/03\/10\/dealing-with-tooth-loss-its-time-to-try-dental-implants-in-longmont\/","title":{"rendered":"Dealing with Tooth Loss? It\u2019s Time to Try Dental Implants in Longmont"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.longmontcompletedentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/AdobeStock_52499016__1554783803_83722.jpg\" alt=\"dental implant\" class=\"wp-image-176\" width=\"275\" height=\"206\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.longmontcompletedentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/AdobeStock_52499016__1554783803_83722.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.longmontcompletedentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/AdobeStock_52499016__1554783803_83722-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.longmontcompletedentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/AdobeStock_52499016__1554783803_83722-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 275px) 100vw, 275px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019ve experienced tooth loss, you know what kind of\neffects it can have on your self-esteem and oral health. You no longer want to\nsmile for pictures, and you might even try to avoid many conversations for fear\nof someone noticing the gaping hole in your mouth. If you want to do something\nabout your tooth loss, maybe it\u2019s time to try <a href=\"https:\/\/www.longmontcompletedentistry.com\/dental-implants.html\">dental\nimplants in Longmont<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Are Dental Implants?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Using a titanium post, a dental implant acts like the root\nof your tooth, anchoring into the jawbone to secure your tooth in place. Once the\nimplant is placed, it will begin to fuse to the bone over the span of a few\nmonths. Once you are fully healed, your implant dentist in Longmont will provide\nyou with a customized crown that will stop on top of the implant. Its shape and\ncolor are modified to blend in with the rest of your smile, making it unnoticeable\nto others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">When Should I Have My Tooth Replaced?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The moment you lose your tooth, call and schedule an\nappointment with your dentist to discuss the possibility of dental implants.\nThe longer you wait, the more damage you can cause to your jawbone, nearby\nteeth, and overall oral health. If you wait too long and the jawbone has\ndeteriorated, there may not be enough stability for a successful implant\nprocedure. At this point, your dentist may suggest a bone graft before\nundergoing tooth replacement treatment. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Should I Have It Replaced?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are several reasons why it is important to replace a\nmissing tooth. Apart from the fact that it will give you back your smile and help\nyou regain your confidence, restorative treatment options like dental implants\nwill:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Stop bone\nloss<\/strong>. When a tooth falls out and the socket remains vacated for an extended\nperiod, the bone can begin to deteriorate because of the lack of stimulation.\nIt is no longer working to hold up a tooth, which it needs to maintain its\nstrength. Since an implant acts just like a tooth root, it will give the bone the\nstimulation it needs to stay strong. <\/li><li><strong>Keep teeth\nfrom shifting<\/strong>. Any natural teeth that sit next to an open socket may begin\nto shift inward to fill the gap. This can cause misalignment issues and even cause\nnearby teeth to become loose and eventually fall out. Dental implants keep your\nnatural teeth in place. <\/li><li><strong>Prevent\nissues with chewing<\/strong>. Because your bone can deteriorate over time, the\noverall shape of your jaw bone will be affected, which means you may have\ntrouble chewing and biting. Dental implants restore your jawbone\u2019s natural\nshape, and any bone resorption will discontinue.<\/li><li><strong>Help you\nmaintain your appearance<\/strong>. Too many missing teeth can cause your facial appearance\nto change. Don\u2019t want a sagging face? Make sure to talk to your dentist about\ndental implants. Once in place, your cheeks will no longer look hollowed out,\nand essential nutrients will once again travel to your face because of your\ntooth root replacement. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Don\u2019t wait to do something about those vacated areas of your\nsmile. Talk to your dentist about treatment options, and give yourself the opportunity\nto regain your smile and your oral health. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>About the Practice <\/strong><br>Are you looking for an advanced solution to replace missing teeth? At Longmont Complete Dentistry, we use advances in modern technology to give you a healthy, fully restored smile. Dr. Dan Maurer and his father, Dr. James Maurer, know the importance of good oral health, and they know how much it means to you. Therefore, you can expect a dedicated team of professionals to provide you with personalized care and treatment options, so you will achieve outstanding results. To learn more, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.longmontcompletedentistry.com\/contact-us.html\">contact<\/a> us at <strong>(303) 772-7000<\/strong>. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you\u2019ve experienced tooth loss, you know what kind of effects it can have on your self-esteem and oral health. You no longer want to smile for pictures, and you might even try to avoid many conversations for fear of someone noticing the gaping hole in your mouth. 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