{"id":690,"date":"2012-03-19T20:27:16","date_gmt":"2012-03-19T20:27:16","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/lakeoconeedentalblog.com\/?p=690"},"modified":"2017-01-09T22:32:29","modified_gmt":"2017-01-09T22:32:29","slug":"understanding-dental-implants","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lakeoconeedental.com\/blog\/understanding-dental-implants\/","title":{"rendered":"Understanding Dental Implants"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>THOUGH THE TERM MAY SOUND VERY FAMILIAR<\/strong>, you might still be a little unsure about what <strong><a title=\"Dental Implants, Lake Oconee Dentistry, PC\" href=\"http:\/\/www.drsbradley.com\/pages\/library\/implants.htm\" target=\"_blank\">dental implants<\/a><\/strong> actually are\u2014and why they are such a great solution for tooth loss. Don\u2019t let that embarrass you! <strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><a title=\"About Our Doctors\" href=\"http:\/\/www.drsbradley.com\/pages\/about.htm\" target=\"_blank\">Drs. Bradley and Dr. Boswell<\/a><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong>understand that most people are actually in the dark about this. Talking about dental implants isn\u2019t exactly common social conversation! <strong>We can help<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The process of applying dental implants<\/strong> begins with inserting small titanium posts into the jaw as the \u201croot structure\u201d for a denture, bridge, or crown. The next step involves several weeks of healing so that these small implants can fuse with your bone and produce a strong anchor. A temporary crown is worn above the implant during the healing time until you are ready for your custom-made crown, bridge, or denture to be securely attached to the small metal post. In the end you\u2019ll be left with a natural-looking, long-lasting, <strong>AND beautiful smile!<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #888888;\"><em>Here is a short list of benefits:<\/em><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Eating Will Be Enjoyable Again!<\/strong> \u2014 Because dental implants are anchored in the bone, they can provide biting force similar to natural teeth.<\/p>\n<p><strong>You\u2019ll Save Your Healthy Neighboring Teeth!<\/strong> \u2014 In most cases, adjacent teeth are not altered or harmed in any way.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Easily Maintenance!<\/strong> \u2014 Dental implants are just as easy to brush and floss as natural teeth.<\/p>\n<p><strong>A Permanent Solution!<\/strong> \u2014 Your implants can last a lifetime!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Very High Success Rate!<\/strong> \u2014 With a 95% success rate, dental implants are one of the most successful options available for replacing missing teeth.<\/p>\n<p>Thank you for the trust you place in our practice. Don\u2019t forget to schedule an appointment to <strong><a title=\"Contact Lake Oconee Dentistry\" href=\"https:\/\/lakeoconeedentalblog.com\/contact\/\" target=\"_blank\">visit with us<\/a><\/strong>! We look forward to helping you smile with confidence.<\/p>\n<p>Also, be sure to take a moment to join us on Facebook <strong><em>by clicking on the image below<\/em><\/strong>. It\u2019s the best place to stay connected with <strong><a title=\"About Our Practice\" href=\"http:\/\/www.drsbradley.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">our practice.<\/a><\/strong> and, it gives us a chance to better get to know you.<\/p>\n<p><a title=\"Drs. 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