{"id":136,"date":"2018-05-15T14:27:52","date_gmt":"2018-05-15T14:27:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tomballdentist.com\/blog\/?p=136"},"modified":"2018-06-26T14:28:52","modified_gmt":"2018-06-26T14:28:52","slug":"dental-implants-in-tomball","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tomballdentist.com\/blog\/2018\/05\/15\/dental-implants-in-tomball\/","title":{"rendered":"6 Simple Steps to Restore Your Smile with Dental Implants in Tomball"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-137\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tomballdentist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/older_man_at_dentist__1528996831_50089-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"older man smiling in dental chair\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tomballdentist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/older_man_at_dentist__1528996831_50089-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tomballdentist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/older_man_at_dentist__1528996831_50089-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.tomballdentist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/older_man_at_dentist__1528996831_50089.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>You\u2019re tired of living without the full function of all your teeth, but what can be done about it? Your local dentist says the most effective way to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tomballdentist.com\/dental-implants.html\">restore<\/a> your smile is with dental implants in Tomball, and as you read on you\u2019ll learn the 6 simple steps to completing the process, which will allow you to once again speak with more clarity and enjoy a host of other benefits.<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<h2>What are Dental Implants?<\/h2>\n<p>Dental implants are surgically inserted titanium posts that affix to your underlying bone. In doing so, they help to provide a level of stability for your jawbone that can only be rivalled by your natural teeth roots. Patients who have this procedure done are able to enjoy the following benefits:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Healthy Tension<\/strong> \u2013 They won\u2019t have to worry about bone loss due to the absence of tension provided by teeth pressing against each other in a healthy and symbiotic way.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Prevents Wrinkling <\/strong>\u2013 One of the other downsides of prolonged tooth loss is that it can lead to premature wrinkling, due to the facial skin not being pulled tightly enough. This can be offset by getting dental implants, which will provide the stability to maintain the bone mass that will keep your facial muscles tight.<\/li>\n<li><strong>The Ability to Eat Normally <\/strong>\u2013 With your new dental implants and permanent crowns, bridges and implant-supported dentures, you\u2019ll be able to once again eat all the foods you previously had to give up. Better yet, you won\u2019t have to worry about any sliding or slippage that is common with traditional dentures.<\/li>\n<li><strong>To Speak with Clarity <\/strong>\u2013 Your teeth play an integral role in your ability to speak properly. Thus, having a full set of ivories ensures that you\u2019ll be able to pronounce every word with clarity so that there won\u2019t be any more embarrassing misunderstandings when you\u2019re communicating.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>The 6 Steps to Being Restored<\/h2>\n<p>Here are the basic steps to the dental implant process:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Initial Consultation <\/strong>\u2013 Before any work is done, you\u2019ll visit your dentist in Tomball for a consultation. While there, he\u2019ll thoroughly examine your oral cavity and take a series of X-ray photos to determine whether you have enough healthy bone to support the dental implant process.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Dental Implant Procedure <\/strong>\u2013 At your next visit, your dentist will place the dental implant. Before the surgery starts, you\u2019ll be given either IV sedation or local anesthesia to ensure that you have the most comfortable treatment process possible.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Osseointegration <\/strong>\u2013 After the procedure is completed, you\u2019ll be allowed to heal as the implant and your jawbone fuse together through a process called osseointegration. To help with the healing, your dentist will have you eat soft foods initially and may fit you with a temporary set of teeth to protect your implant.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Abutment Placement <\/strong>\u2013 The next step is to have an abutment placed after the first phase of healing is done. It\u2019s a small connector that attaches to the implant and allows a permanent fixture to be affixed to it.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Custom-Crafted Replacement Teeth <\/strong>\u2013 Following a second round of healing, your dentist will then invite you back to his office to have bite impressions and measurements taken that will be sent to a trusted lab that will fabricate your new permanent fixture, whether a crown, bridge or implant-retained dentures. When the fixture is ready, you\u2019ll return for a final visit to have it placed, leaving your dentist looking and feeling like a brand-new person!<\/li>\n<li><strong>Checkups <\/strong>\u2013 The final step is to maintain regular visits with your local professional for cleanings and checkups. These appointments will help to prevent future oral maladies and will also ensure that your implants are functioning as they should.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>You no longer have to live in shame from missing teeth. With the dental implant process, being able to regain the life you once knew is no longer a fantasy \u2013 it\u2019s a reality. Reach out to your local dentist to learn more about the process and schedule a consultation.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About the Author<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Dr. James D. Geer earned his dental degree from the University of Texas at Houston, and over 40 years later, he\u2019s still helping patients regain the lives they once had. Additionally, he has advanced training in oral surgery dealing with more complex cases. Dr. Geer restores patients\u2019 smiles at his private practice and can be reached for more information through his <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tomballdentist.com\/contact-us.html\">website<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>You\u2019re tired of living without the full function of all your teeth, but what can be done about it? 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