{"id":28,"date":"2017-09-30T13:06:02","date_gmt":"2017-09-30T13:06:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.drljadam.com\/blog\/?p=28"},"modified":"2017-10-09T13:07:16","modified_gmt":"2017-10-09T13:07:16","slug":"dental-implants-worthington","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.drljadam.com\/blog\/2017\/09\/dental-implants-worthington\/","title":{"rendered":"Know Your Options for Dental Implants in Worthington"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"womanAre you in reasonably good health but missing one, two, or many teeth? Dental implants offer the best option in tooth replacement for otherwise healthy people. Nothing else replaces the missing tooth as well as its supporting root like dental implants in Worthington. It\u2019s a wise investment that you\u2019ll enjoy for the rest of your life.<\/span><\/p>\n

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But when you first begin with the implant process, you\u2019ll find that you have a lot of choices to consider — everything from how long the procedure takes to what your new teeth are made from. Keep reading to learn about the variety of options available with your dental implants. <\/span><\/p>\n

Single Tooth Loss<\/span><\/h2>\n

If you are just missing one tooth, you may not think finding a replacement is super high on the list of priorities — especially if the gap is located in the back of your smile. But the truth is, the <\/span>effects of tooth loss<\/span><\/a>, no matter how \u201cminor,\u201d are significant. Having just one missing tooth causes the jawbone to shrink and lose its volume, increasing your risk of losing even more natural teeth later on. <\/span><\/p>\n

To replace a single missing tooth, a dental implant can support a crown made of sturdy materials. The individual implant is placed and, once the recovery period is complete, your dentist can restore it with a custom-made dental crown.<\/span><\/p>\n

Dental crowns can be made from\u2026<\/span><\/p>\n