{"id":76,"date":"2019-08-15T18:10:07","date_gmt":"2019-08-15T18:10:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wethersfielddentalgroup.com\/blog\/?p=76"},"modified":"2019-09-04T18:11:14","modified_gmt":"2019-09-04T18:11:14","slug":"busting-myths-implant-dentist","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wethersfielddentalgroup.com\/blog\/2019\/08\/15\/busting-myths-implant-dentist\/","title":{"rendered":"Busting 4 Myths About Dental Implants"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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When it comes to options for replacing missing teeth, dental\nimplants<\/a> are usually your dentist\u2019s first recommendation. Why? Because\nthey\u2019re truly in a class of their own. They replace not only the crown, but the\nroot of the tooth as well, preserving your oral health for decades to come. However,\nthere are a lot of myths out there about implants. Read on below as your\nimplant dentist dispels 4 of them. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Myth #1: Dental Implants Are Painful <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Many people are apprehensive about getting dental implants\nbecause they fear the procedure will cause immense pain. In actuality, dental\nimplant placement surgery shouldn\u2019t be painful at all. Your implant dentist\nwill make sure you are nice and numbed up with local anesthesia. They may also\noffer sedation to make sure you are relaxed. There may be some discomfort\nassociated with the healing process, but your dentist can prescribe medication\nto help deal with that. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Myth #2: Bridges Are Better Than Implants <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Dental bridges are another common method of replacing\nmissing teeth. When you have a bridge, two of the surrounding teeth are shaved\ndown. This can cause more stress and even breakage over time. With dental\nimplants, the neighboring teeth are not affected. Additionally, they replace\nthe root of your tooth, unlike bridges. This prevents bone loss in your jaw\nthat may make your face appear older. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Myth #3: Discount Implants Are Just as Good as Normal Ones <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You might think it\u2019s okay to buy bargain implants if you\u2019re on\na tight budget. When it comes to dental procedures, though, you pretty much get\nwhat you pay for. There\u2019s a reason those implants have been heavily discounted.\nThey are usually made of cheaper, sub-par materials that aren\u2019t as good for\nyour oral health. Your best bet is to invest in traditional implants from a\nreputable dentist. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Myth #4: Your Dental Implants Will be Noticeable <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As long as your implant is placed and restored as it should\nbe, no one will be able to tell it\u2019s not a natural tooth. Your dentist will\nusually top the implant with a dental crown, or a cap, that can be shaded to\nprecisely match the color of your adjacent teeth. It will seamlessly blend in\nwith the rest of your smile. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dental implants are not scary, painful, or noticeable like\nthe myths would have you believe. They\u2019re arguably the best method of replacing\nyour missing teeth. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

About the Author <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Dr. Ukti Phadnis achieved her Doctor of Dental Medicine from\nthe University of Connecticut School of Dental Medicine. She takes continuing education\ncourses every year in dental implants in order to stay up to date with the\nfield. If you are interested in replacing your missing teeth with dental\nimplants, contact Dr. Phadnis here<\/a> or by\ncalling 860-969-2281. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

When it comes to options for replacing missing teeth, dental implants are usually your dentist\u2019s first recommendation. Why? Because they\u2019re truly in a class of their own. They replace not only the crown, but the root of the tooth as well, preserving your oral health for decades to come. However, there are a lot of […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-76","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.wethersfielddentalgroup.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/76","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.wethersfielddentalgroup.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.wethersfielddentalgroup.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.wethersfielddentalgroup.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.wethersfielddentalgroup.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=76"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.wethersfielddentalgroup.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/76\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":78,"href":"https:\/\/www.wethersfielddentalgroup.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/76\/revisions\/78"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.wethersfielddentalgroup.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=76"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.wethersfielddentalgroup.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=76"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.wethersfielddentalgroup.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=76"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}