{"id":418,"date":"2018-08-13T00:50:50","date_gmt":"2018-08-13T00:50:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.longfamilydental.com\/blog\/?p=418"},"modified":"2025-02-20T18:36:45","modified_gmt":"2025-02-20T18:36:45","slug":"implant-dentist","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.longfamilydental.com\/blog\/2018\/08\/13\/implant-dentist\/","title":{"rendered":"An Implant Dentist Clears Up 4 Common Myths About Dental Implants!"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Dental<\/a>Before making any type of investment, it\u2019s a good idea to spend some time doing a little research first. Investments in your oral health are no different! Unfortunately, research in the Age of the Internet can be difficult because there\u2019s a lot of information out there that may or may not be true. In fact, if you\u2019ve been thinking about investing in your oral health by getting dental implants, you may have come across one of the many misconceptions people have about them. But, before you decide against calling an implant dentist, learn the truth about these 4 myths first!<\/p>\n

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\u201cImplants Don\u2019t Look Natural\u201d<\/h2>\n

To the contrary – implants actually look and feel more natural than any other option. But, in part, this myth stems from a misunderstanding of what an implant is. On its own, an implant is simply a titanium post that\u2019s placed in the jaw to act as a replacement root.<\/p>\n

Once the implant has fully integrated with the surrounding jawbone, a crown, bridge or denture is attached to complete the restoration. This part of your implant (that part that you see) will be precisely matched to the rest of your smile so that it blends in seamlessly, making it look very natural!<\/p>\n

\u201cDental Implants Are Painful\u201d<\/h2>\n

Dental implants require a small, in-office surgery that usually takes around 2 hours to complete. Most patients are surprised that their procedure was no more painful than a simple extraction.<\/p>\n

Also, rest assured that the first thing an implant dentist will do is to make sure that you\u2019re fully numb and comfortable before doing the procedure. Afterward, some mild discomfort is to be expected, which usually lasts for several days. However, it can almost always be taken care of with over-the-counter pain medication.<\/p>\n

\u201cBargain Implants Are a Good Way To Save Money\u201d<\/h2>\n

As implants have become popular, more and more offices have been offering them at \u201cbargain prices.\u201d While some of these offers may be legitimate, others are using low-quality materials or techniques.<\/p>\n

Implants are an investment that can last decades, or even a lifetime. It\u2019s well worth it to make sure they\u2019re done right from the start so they can be as successful as possible. The old saying, \u201cYou get what you pay for,\u201d definitely applies!<\/p>\n

Also, don\u2019t hesitate to ask your dentist about their training, experience and choice of materials. You can also read reviews or look at before-and-after photos of prior patients to get an idea for the quality of work being done.<\/p>\n

\u201cBridges Work Better Than Implants\u201d<\/h2>\n

Bridges aren\u2019t as good as implants for multiple reasons:<\/p>\n