{"id":127,"date":"2018-03-13T16:03:07","date_gmt":"2018-03-13T16:03:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tomballdentist.com\/blog\/?p=127"},"modified":"2018-04-13T16:06:44","modified_gmt":"2018-04-13T16:06:44","slug":"dental-implants-tomball","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tomballdentist.com\/blog\/2018\/03\/13\/dental-implants-tomball\/","title":{"rendered":"No Teeth? No Problem With Dental Implants in Tomball!"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"ModelIt goes without saying that missing teeth can have a huge impact on your life. From feeling embarrassed about the gaps in your smile to being forced to avoid certain foods because they\u2019re too difficult to chew, going without teeth is a huge hassle!<\/p>\n

The good news is that we can help. We\u2019ve provided dental implants in Tomball for many years and have seen firsthand the positive effects this procedure can have on our patients\u2019 lives. Implants don\u2019t only look and feel better than other tooth replacement options, they last longer, too. Keep reading to learn more!<\/p>\n

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What Are Dental Implants?<\/h2>\n

First, it\u2019s helpful to briefly cover the basic anatomy of a tooth. Every tooth has two main parts: the root and the crown (the white portion above the gumline that you think of as a tooth).<\/p>\n

People think of dental implants as the entire tooth, but in fact, an implant is only a titanium post that acts as a replacement root. Once the implant phase has been done, a crown is attached to complete the restoration.<\/p>\n

The fact that dental implants replace the root is why they offer such superior comfort, function and appearance. Other options such as dentures only replace the crown of the teeth and therefore simply can\u2019t offer the same strength and stability.<\/p>\n

What Is the Procedure Like?<\/h2>\n

Here are the basic steps involved in getting an implant:<\/p>\n