{"id":223,"date":"2018-04-12T21:21:42","date_gmt":"2018-04-12T21:21:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.berquistdentistry.com\/blog\/?p=223"},"modified":"2018-04-12T21:21:42","modified_gmt":"2018-04-12T21:21:42","slug":"dental-implants-whiting-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.berquistdentistry.com\/blog\/dental-implants-whiting-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Missing Teeth? Get Your Confidence Back With Dental Implants in Whiting!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-224\" src=\"https:\/\/www.berquistdentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/AdobeStock_103238589-3-300x200.jpeg\" alt=\"Model of a denture attached to implants\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.berquistdentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/AdobeStock_103238589-3-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.berquistdentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/AdobeStock_103238589-3-768x513.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.berquistdentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/AdobeStock_103238589-3-1024x683.jpeg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>Did you know that the first dentures were created in Japan in the 1500\u2019s and were made out of wood? Thankfully, a lot of improvements were made on this \u201cearly model\u201d of dentures\u00a0throughout the 1800\u2019s and 1900\u2019s!<\/p>\n<p>In fact, one of the biggest advances has happened even more recently: using dental implants in Whiting to give dentures greater stability, comfort and function. If you\u2019d like to know more about the advantages of this type of denture and how it can restore not only your smile, but your confidence as well, keep reading to learn more!<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<h2>How Do Implant Retained Dentures Work?<\/h2>\n<p>Implant-retained dentures are typically used with just <a href=\"https:\/\/www.berquistdentistry.com\/dental-implants.html\">four implants per arch<\/a>. Here are the basic steps involved:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Implant placement<\/strong> \u2013 The first step is a small, in-office surgery to place the implants in the jaw, which are actually small posts made of titanium. You\u2019ll be completely numbed beforehand and it\u2019s much easier than most people anticipate.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Integration<\/strong> \u2013 Your dentist will allow 3-6 months for the implants to integrate, or fuse, with your existing jawbone.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Denture <\/strong>\u2013 Finally, the new denture will be made and attached to the implants. Any necessary adjustments will be made so that it fits perfectly and feels great.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>How Is This Option Better Than Traditional Dentures?<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>First, the implants will trick your body into thinking that there are still roots in the jaw, which means you won\u2019t lose any bone mass. The result is that your denture will fit much better, for much longer, than it would otherwise.<\/li>\n<li>Also, your ability to chew will be dramatically improved. You won\u2019t need to be as careful with your diet and can eat a wider variety of foods than before.<\/li>\n<li>You won\u2019t have any embarrassing slips in the middle of a conversation the way you can with regular dentures, because the implants act as anchors to prevent this from happening.<\/li>\n<li>You\u2019ll save money over the long term because you won\u2019t need to replace your dentures as frequently!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Are You a Good Candidate?<\/h2>\n<p>One of the main factors your dentist will look at is if you have enough bone mass in your jaws to support the implants.<\/p>\n<p>However, if you\u2019ve been told before that your bone levels weren\u2019t adequate, it\u2019s worth it to look into it again. The type of implants used for dentures are placed at an angle and don\u2019t require as much bone mass as regular implants.<\/p>\n<p>Second, you may not be an ideal candidate if you smoke. Smokers have a lower success rate because it affects your ability to heal, so the integration between the implants and the jaw can be affected.<\/p>\n<p>As always, the best way to know if you\u2019re a good candidate is to have a consultation with a dentist in Whiting. They\u2019ll be able to look at your unique situation and answer any questions you may have.<\/p>\n<p>Remember, even with all the advantages of implant-retained dentures, the best side effect is the increased confidence you\u2019ll have!<\/p>\n<h2>About the Author<\/h2>\n<p>Dr. Daniel Jordan Berquist and Dr. Robert Jordan Berquist have seen firsthand the positive impact that implant-retained dentures can have on the confidence and overall quality of life of their patients. They\u2019re firm believers that it\u2019s one of the best investments you can make in your oral health. If you have any questions, they can be reached via their <a href=\"https:\/\/www.berquistdentistry.com\/contact-us.html\">website<\/a> or at (219) 226-0544.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Did you know that the first dentures were created in Japan in the 1500\u2019s and were made out of wood? Thankfully, a lot of improvements were made on this \u201cearly model\u201d of dentures\u00a0throughout the 1800\u2019s and 1900\u2019s! In fact, one of the biggest advances has happened even more recently: using dental implants in Whiting to [&hellip;]<\/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":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v22.6 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Missing Teeth? 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