{"id":1193,"date":"2019-01-11T22:20:02","date_gmt":"2019-01-12T04:20:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/delaunedental.com\/blog\/?p=1193"},"modified":"2019-02-12T09:27:22","modified_gmt":"2019-02-12T15:27:22","slug":"considering-dental-implants","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/delaunedental.com\/blog\/considering-dental-implants\/","title":{"rendered":"considering dental implants"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

I need to replace three teeth. I’ve been considering dental implants but wanted to know what things I should consider ahead of time about them. Any input?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Laurie<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dear Laurie,<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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While dental implants are the top of the line replacement there are some things to consider. First, are you committed to the long haul?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The journey starts with the surgery to place the dental implants<\/a>. From there, is a healing period. This is to allow the bone to integrate with your implants, keeping them secure. Once that’s completed, your dentist can place the dental crowns. That process takes a while. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You also want to be committed to a lifetime of good oral health. You don’t want to invest all that time and money on something if you’re not willing to take care of it. It would be like buying your dream house, but never bothering to clean or care for it until it sits there, nothing but a shambled ruin. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A third consideration is your long term smile goals. If you want a white smile, it’s important you have any teeth whitening<\/a> done before you get the dental implants. While a skilled cosmetic dentist can match your implant crowns to the color of your teeth, the color is permanent. If you want them white, you’ll need to make sure you do that before the crowns are created. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

All that being said, the most important consideration is the dentist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Finding an Implant Dentist<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Dental implants are an advanced procedure. Too much can go wrong if you have an inexperienced dentist. It’s something which requires extensive post-doctoral training. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Never hesitate to ask a dentist about their implant training. if they name their dental school, that’s not enough. If they seem offended, they don’t have enough. No dentist with skill minds those type of questions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Instead, they want patients to feel confident and secure going into any procedure. You can take a look at just some of Dr. Delaune’s credentials<\/a> to get an idea of the type of dentist you’ll want to do your implants. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This blog is brought to you by New Orleans Dentist<\/a> Dr. Duane Delaune. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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