As the holiday season rolls around, you may be excited about the themed foods that come with it. Thanksgiving marks the start for many families, as you get together with loved ones and enjoy a big dinner with all your favorite dishes. However, if you have missing teeth, then indulging may be tougher. Here’s how starting the dental implant process can support your bite for next year.
How Dental Implants Benefit You
Those with tooth loss often have to take more steps before they can dig into their plate. For instance, you may need to cut your food into smaller pieces or cook vegetables for longer. You might simply avoid anything hard and stick to soft options. These can impact the satisfaction you get out of your meals, but dental implants offer a reliable solution.
You can feel confident by restoring your bite, so you can speak clearly with friends and family or flaunt a gorgeous grin you love in photos. That way, you aren’t self-conscious about your appearance. Better yet, this tooth replacement restores up to 90% of your bite. You won’t need to worry about any slippage or feel embarrassed.
Better yet, posts are placed and fused to your jawbone. They provide stimulation that keeps it strong and dense; that way, you also preserve your face shape. This does mean you won’t get your results for the upcoming holiday, but you can show them off next year and beyond.
What’s the Average Dental Implant Timeline?
As mentioned above, dental implants have a longer timeline until they are completely finished compared to other tooth replacements. On average, it can take three to six months, but it just depends on various factors, like your oral and overall health and jawbone density.
To get the process started, you’ll need a consultation with your dentist. They will examine your mouth, understand your goals, and let you know whether you’re a good candidate for this tooth replacement or if another route is best suited for you. You may need preliminary treatments, which can add to how long it takes.
You’ll undergo oral surgery to have the posts placed into your jaw, and they will take upwards of six months to fully fuse. Once they do, your final restoration will be attached, and you’re all set!
So, while you may not get your results this upcoming Thanksgiving, you’ll likely be done by next year. That way, you can indulge in all your favorites without worry.
About the Practice
Ready for a full smile you love? Our team at Ponte Vedra Family Dentistry is dedicated to helping patients restore their missing teeth with reliable solutions like dental implants. Led by Dr. Josh Perry and Dr. Kristen de Bonis, we can complete the entire process in-house, so you stay with our team every step of the way. If you have any questions, schedule an appointment or call our office at 904-280-1200.