{"id":744,"date":"2017-08-15T21:21:53","date_gmt":"2017-08-15T21:21:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.premierdentalwaco.com\/blog\/?p=744"},"modified":"2017-10-11T01:27:58","modified_gmt":"2017-10-11T01:27:58","slug":"dental-implants-in-waco-4","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.premierdentalwaco.com\/blog\/dental-implants-in-waco-4\/","title":{"rendered":"Considering Dental Implants in Waco? Get the 411!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-746\" src=\"https:\/\/www.premierdentalwaco.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/iStock-493788440-1-300x240.jpg\" alt=\"parts of a dental implant\" width=\"300\" height=\"240\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.premierdentalwaco.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/iStock-493788440-1-300x240.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.premierdentalwaco.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/iStock-493788440-1-768x614.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.premierdentalwaco.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/iStock-493788440-1-1024x819.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.premierdentalwaco.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/iStock-493788440-1.jpg 1145w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>When you\u2019re looking to replace your teeth with dental implants in Waco, you need not get anxious or fear dental pain. Every dental experience with your dentist should be a positive one\u2014especially when you\u2019re working towards replacing missing teeth.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re considering getting dental implants to replace missing teeth, you may be wondering what you can expect. Let\u2019s take a closer look at dental implants and the process of getting them.<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<h2>Get a Better Understanding of Dental Implants<\/h2>\n<p>Thanks to the advancements we\u2019ve made in dentistry, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.colgate.com\/en\/us\/oc\/oral-health\/cosmetic-dentistry\/implants\/article\/what-are-dental-implants\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">dental implants look and act like natural teeth.<\/a> Your dentist can replace both the root and the crown of missing teeth to restore oral health.<\/p>\n<p>The actual dental implant is a tiny titanium post that\u2019s placed into your jawbone. This implant acts as your natural tooth root. It helps to restore the health and function of your jawbone. Titanium is a metal that is biocompatible, meaning that your body can adjust to it in the most natural way with a process known as osseointegration.<\/p>\n<h2>Dental Implant Placement Step by Step<\/h2>\n<p>The first step to getting your dental implants would be to meet with an implant dentist in Waco. Your dentist must first determine whether your jawbone is strong enough to anchor your dental implants.<\/p>\n<p>The next step is surgically placing your dental implant posts within the jawbone. You don\u2019t have to worry about a painful or unpleasant oral surgery process when visiting your Waco dentist. Dentists will use local anesthetic along with sedatives and pain medication for after your surgery to help each surgery run smoothly as possible.<\/p>\n<p>After your implants have been placed, your jawbone and gums will naturally fuse to your implant. Your dentist will be there for you throughout the whole process, including the designated healing period. \u00a0Once your body has adjusted to essentially your new teeth, you will return to our office to attach the prosthetic teeth. It\u2019s pretty simple!<\/p>\n<h2>Reap the Benefits of Dental Implants<\/h2>\n<p>Dental implants don\u2019t only restore the missing teeth in your smile, but they can restore your confidence, too! Some other positive things about dental implants include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Ability to blend well with the rest of your smile with tooth-colored restorations.<\/li>\n<li>No abrupt changes in your dental hygiene routine, your restorations can be cared for just as regular teeth.<\/li>\n<li>Durable restorations built to last the rest of our patient\u2019s lives with the proper care and regular checkups.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Does the possibility of having a beautiful, full smile excite you? Imagine eating, speaking, and smiling confidently again. The truth is that dental implants can do that for you!<\/p>\n<p><em>Meet Your Dentists <\/em><\/p>\n<p>Dr. Cofer is an Irving, TX local who obtained his dental degree from the Baylor School of Dentistry. Since graduating, he has completed nearly 200 hours of continuing education dedicated solely to implant dentistry. This makes him the best dental expert in the Irving area to complete dental implant procedures. If you would like to speak to Dr. Cofer about replacing your teeth, feel free to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.premierdentalwaco.com\/contact.html\">contact our office<\/a> by calling (254) 382-0619.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When you\u2019re looking to replace your teeth with dental implants in Waco, you need not get anxious or fear dental pain. Every dental experience with your dentist should be a positive one\u2014especially when you\u2019re working towards replacing missing teeth. If you\u2019re considering getting dental implants to replace missing teeth, you may be wondering what you [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-744","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.premierdentalwaco.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/744","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.premierdentalwaco.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.premierdentalwaco.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.premierdentalwaco.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.premierdentalwaco.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=744"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.premierdentalwaco.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/744\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":757,"href":"https:\/\/www.premierdentalwaco.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/744\/revisions\/757"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.premierdentalwaco.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=744"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.premierdentalwaco.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=744"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.premierdentalwaco.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=744"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}