{"id":101,"date":"2017-08-10T20:37:17","date_gmt":"2017-08-10T20:37:17","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.meridendentalgroup.com\/blog\/?p=101"},"modified":"2020-06-08T15:42:20","modified_gmt":"2020-06-08T15:42:20","slug":"dental-implants-in-meriden","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.meridendentalgroup.com\/blog\/dental-implants-in-meriden\/","title":{"rendered":"Pros and Cons of Bridges & Dental Implants in Meriden"},"content":{"rendered":"\"DentalDo you have missing teeth? If you do or if you\u2019re facing tooth loss, you may be faced with a variety of replacements to choose from. You may have heard two options get tossed around specifically: dental implants in Meriden and dental bridges. But which one is better for you and your individual tooth loss issue? Let\u2019s explore the pros and cons of each to help you make an educated decision.\r\n\r\n\r\n

First, why is it important to replace missing teeth?<\/h2>\r\nThere are many ways that you may end up facing tooth loss face to face. Besides the embarrassing sagging facial appearance that has a heavy aging effect, missing teeth can severely affect the rest of your dental and systematic health<\/a>. You can lose the strength in your jawbone, leave your body susceptible to infections and dangerous bacteria, and risk losing surrounding teeth or at the very least have them shift to the incorrect places.\r\n

Dental Implants<\/h2>\r\nWhen you think of a dental implant, think of an anchor. Anchors hold things in place. In dentistry, a dental implant is a surgically implanted anchor into your jaw. That doesn\u2019t sound too inviting to most patients. Considering the situation, it\u2019s the best option to permanently restore your smile. A period will pass where your body is adjusting to the implant post and fusing it with your jawbone. After that phase, either Dr. Chimmiri or Dr. Blackwell will place your abutment and attach the best dental prosthetic that\u2019s best for you.\r\n

Pros of Dental Implants<\/h3>\r\n