{"id":534,"date":"2024-01-18T15:50:53","date_gmt":"2024-01-18T15:50:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bickfordandshirley.com\/blog\/?p=534"},"modified":"2024-02-28T15:51:57","modified_gmt":"2024-02-28T15:51:57","slug":"why-you-shouldnt-be-afraid-of-getting-dental-implants","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bickfordandshirley.com\/blog\/why-you-shouldnt-be-afraid-of-getting-dental-implants\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Reasons You Shouldn\u2019t Be Afraid of Getting Dental Implants"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bickfordandshirley.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/AdobeStock_432011839__1709135332_40486-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"a dentist speaking with a patient about dental implants\" class=\"wp-image-535\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bickfordandshirley.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/AdobeStock_432011839__1709135332_40486-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.bickfordandshirley.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/AdobeStock_432011839__1709135332_40486-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.bickfordandshirley.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/AdobeStock_432011839__1709135332_40486.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019ve never had oral surgery or a major dental treatment before, the thought of committing to the dental implant process can feel overwhelming and nerve-wracking. Fortunately for you, there are countless upsides to this treatment that you can focus on whenever you feel anxious, like the fact that after it\u2019s all done, you\u2019ll be able to enjoy a complete, healthy, and natural-looking and feeling smile again! Read on for five reasons you shouldn\u2019t feel fearful about getting <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bickfordandshirley.com\/dental-implants.html\">dental implants<\/a> to ease some of your nervousness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Advanced Techniques for Pain-Less Treatment<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The first big step of every dental implant treatment involves surgery, whether that\u2019s jumping right into having your dental implants placed into the jawbone or getting a preparatory procedure first, like bone grafting. If you\u2019re concerned about these oral surgeries being painful, know that dentists and oral surgeons use the least invasive techniques and advanced technology to make the process as comfortable as possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Your Dentist is Experienced &amp; Knows What They\u2019re Doing<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Rest assured that your dentist has likely coordinated the placement and restored hundreds, if not thousands, of dental implants. With all of this experience under their belts, you can trust that your smile and oral health are in highly capable, trustworthy hands. Asking to see a smile gallery and learn more about their training at your initial consultation can help put these concerns to rest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Even While You\u2019re Healing, Your Smile Will Look Presentable<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>After your dental implant placement, you won\u2019t have to worry about walking around with small metal stumps for a smile. Your dentist will develop temporary restorations to help make your grin as presentable as possible, so there\u2019s no need to stay cooped-up indoors waiting for the healing process to be over.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Dental Implants Have a 95 Percent Success Rate<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Many people are surprised to learn the success rate of dental implants, which has been shown to be 95% after 10 years of placement. While there are factors that can increase your risk of dental implant failure, like smoking or excessive drinking, your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bickfordandshirley.com\/about-us.html\">dentist<\/a> will address these at your initial consultation. All this to say, dental implants are a highly successful treatment!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Once It\u2019s Complete, You Can Enjoy the Results for Decades<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Once your implants have fused with the jawbone and your restorations have been attached to them, all you have to do is sit back, relax, and enjoy your new and improved smile. With a good at-home oral hygiene plan and bi-annual checkups and cleanings with your dentist in Dallas, you\u2019ll be able to enjoy your implants for up to 35 years! That\u2019s four times longer than most traditional treatments for missing teeth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>About the Practice<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At Distinctive Dentistry, our team consists of three talented general dentists, Dr. Bobby Shirley, Dr. Clay Cannon, and Dr. Jack Bickford. With collective decades of experience under their belts and a strong partnership with local oral surgeons, they\u2019re able to offer leading-edge tooth replacement treatments, like dental implants, to patients. For questions or to schedule a consultation, visit our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bickfordandshirley.com\/contact-us.html\">website<\/a> or call 770-445-0606.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you\u2019ve never had oral surgery or a major dental treatment before, the thought of committing to the dental implant process can feel overwhelming and nerve-wracking. 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