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Dental implants are a relatively new way to replace missing teeth that involves inserting a metal post into your jawbone instead of an artificial tooth. The operation sounds more complex than it really is, however, and the explanations you’ll find when researching it on the internet can be quite confusing. When you read that dental implants include drilling holes into your jawbone, inserting titanium screws into your gums, making molds of your lower third molars so that a dentist back at their office can make custom made plastic posts to go in the holes – it sounds terrifying! And if you’re anything like me, that would discourage you from reading any further. But here’s the thing: When you break it down into simple words and explainers, it\u2019s not as scary as we might think.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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Explaining dental implants in layman\u2019s terms<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Before we go into the details of how dental implants work and what the procedure is like, let’s refresh our memories on the basic meanings of a few dental terms.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Tooth:<\/strong> The visible part of the tooth that you can see above the gum line is called the crown. The root of the tooth, which is located below the gum line, is the tooth\u2019s lifeline. It\u2019s what holds the tooth in its rightful place in your mouth.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n

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Toothache:<\/strong> This is a sign that there\u2019s something wrong with a tooth or a dental<\/a> appliance. You can treat toothache with painkillers, but if it doesn\u2019t go away, visit your dentist as soon as possible.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Tooth decay or tooth disease<\/a>:<\/strong> This is a bacterial infection that eats at the tooth\u2019s enamel, dentin, and roots of the tooth. You can fight tooth decay with good oral hygiene and by visiting your dentist regularly.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Why dentists recommend dental implants over other options<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Why is it that dentists <\/a>recommend dental implants over bridges and dentures? Well, they\u2019re more effective and they last longer than the other two options.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Bridges:<\/strong> These are made up of artificial teeth that connect to the natural teeth on each side of the gap. The gums above and below the artificial teeth have to be trimmed to allow the teeth to settle in place, which can be painful. Plus, the gums can grow back over time and the bridge can come loose.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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