{"id":72,"date":"2018-11-02T22:09:27","date_gmt":"2018-11-02T22:09:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.friendswooddental.com\/blog\/?p=72"},"modified":"2018-12-10T22:12:03","modified_gmt":"2018-12-10T22:12:03","slug":"how-dental-implants-in-friendswood-help-your-oral-health","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.friendswooddental.com\/blog\/how-dental-implants-in-friendswood-help-your-oral-health\/","title":{"rendered":"How Dental Implants in Friendswood Help Your Oral Health"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"237\" src=\"https:\/\/www.friendswooddental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/AdobeStock_74379667__1536958695_38178-300x237.jpg\" alt=\"Dental implant.\" class=\"wp-image-73\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.friendswooddental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/AdobeStock_74379667__1536958695_38178-300x237.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.friendswooddental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/AdobeStock_74379667__1536958695_38178-768x607.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.friendswooddental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/AdobeStock_74379667__1536958695_38178.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Did you know that around 178 million Americans are missing\nat least one tooth? If you fall into this category, you know that missing teeth\ncan affect your appearance and confidence, but did you know missing teeth\nbrings health risks to your mouth? There are many replacement options, but\ndental implants are the only option that can stop the effects of missing teeth.\nKeep reading to discover what happens to your health when you lose a tooth, and\nhow dental implants in Friendswood can stop the negative effects caused by lost\nteeth. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Happens if You Have Missing Teeth?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When you lose a tooth, you may think of the unsightly gap it\nleaves in your smile, but it does more than affect your appearance. The part of\nyour tooth that\u2019s under the gums, the tooth\u2019s root, brings important nutrients\nand blood flow to your jawbone. When you lose teeth, your jaw isn\u2019t getting the\nsame stimulation it\u2019s used to, so it will slowly start to resorb. This loss of\ntissue can lead to more tooth loss and a sunken appearance in the face. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You may also have issues like difficulty eating certain\nfoods, difference in speech, negative self-image, and shifting teeth. That\u2019s\nwhy it\u2019s imperative to replace missing teeth in Friendswood before the above\nissues can occur. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Can Dental Implants Help?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.friendswooddental.com\/dental-implants.html\">Dental implants<\/a>\nare artificial tooth roots made of titanium that are placed in the jaw. These\ntitanium posts act as tooth roots and support dental restorations. Dental\nimplants are the only replacement method that stabilizes the jawbone by\ndelivering it nutrients and blood flow to prevent it from shrinking. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This replacement can be done for a single tooth or many\nmissing teeth, and dental implants are the longest-lasting and most natural\nlooking and feeling restoration. You can smile, chew, and talk with the\nconfidence of having a beautifully complete smile.&nbsp; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Are Dental Implants Right for Me?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Your jawbone has to be strong enough to accommodate dental\nimplants, but even when it\u2019s not, you may be eligible for a bone graft. Your\nbest bet is to visit your local dentist to see if you\u2019re a candidate for dental\nimplants. If you lost your tooth recently and are in good overall health,\nchances are great that dental implants are right for you! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When it comes to tooth replacement, the sooner the better\nfor your health. Now that you know the dangers of not replacing a missing tooth\nand how dental implants can help, contact your dentist to avoid some of the\ndental issues mentioned above. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Meet the Dentist<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A graduate from The University of Texas Health Science\nCenter at San Antonio with an interest in Implantology, Dr. James T. Sierra\nenjoys expertly completing smiles with dental implants. He takes pride in\noffering dental implants to help his patients\u2019 health and self-confidence. He\ncurrently practices at Friendswood Dental Group, and he can be contacted\nthrough his <a href=\"https:\/\/www.friendswooddental.com\/contact-us.html\">website<\/a> or\nby phone at (281) 482-2631 for any questions. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Did you know that around 178 million Americans are missing at least one tooth? If you fall into this category, you know that missing teeth can affect your appearance and confidence, but did you know missing teeth brings health risks to your mouth? There are many replacement options, but dental implants are the only option [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-72","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v22.6 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Why Are Dental Implants the Best Replacement? | Friendswood Dental Group<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Did you know that missing teeth can cause your jaw to shrink? 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