Sunshine and a New Smile: Why Summer Is a Great Time to Begin the Dental Implant Process

Dental implants are the finest way to replace missing teeth because they are incredibly comfortable, look just like the real thing, and can chew all sorts of foods. Since a patient has to go through a series of steps to receive them, you may be wondering when is the best time to begin the process. Here are only a few of the reasons why summer is a great time to begin your journey towards a beautifully restored smile.

Implants Behave Just Like Real Teeth

While traditional dental restorations like dentures and dental bridges have come a long way in recent decades, they still cannot imitate the look, feel, and function of real teeth to the same degree that dental implants do. This can lead to embarrassing moments when a patient’s restoration falls out in the middle of speaking or eating, or even cause some people to become malnourished because they cannot chew healthy foods.

Since implants are surgically placed directly into the jawbone and fused with the surrounding skeletal tissue through the natural process of osseointegration, they have a sturdy foundation that allows them to work just like real teeth, giving patients the power to enjoy the foods at your neighborhood cookout that would be hard to chew with dentures or bridges like corn on the cob, steaks, and raw veggies.

Implants Preserve Your Facial Structure

Tooth loss deprives the jawbone of the exercise it receives during the chewing process, causing it to atrophy and recede over time. If left unaddressed, the receding bone tissue can pull nearby teeth out of alignment, making them more vulnerable to injury and infection. Since dental implants are fused with the jaw, they restore this lost stimulation, allowing many patients to prevent or even reverse the process of bone loss.

Summer Is a Relaxed Time of Year

For many people, summer is a relaxing time of year because they have a break from school or a few vacation days to burn. You can use this time to begin the journey of getting dental implants without worrying about it distracting you from your job or studies. The process begins with a consultation, during which your dentist will evaluate your mouth and discuss your goals and preferences with you. While some patients may be great candidates for treatment right off the bat, others may need procedures like gum disease therapy or bone grafts before receiving dental implants.

Dental implants can be placed in a single appointment, and the surgery is rendered painless with local anesthetics. You may also receive sedation treatment if you need any more help sitting comfortably. Afterward, you will need to comply with your dentist’s aftercare instructions as your implant heals. At a later appointment, a customized dental crown will be fixed upon the implant to complete your smile. It usually takes about six weeks for a dental implant to fully integrate with the jawbone, allowing it to function exactly like a real tooth.

About the Author

Dr. Saeed Rouhani earned his dental degree at Baylor College of Dentistry and stays abreast of the latest techniques and developments in his field by participating in continuing education courses. He is proud to serve as a member of the American Dental Association, the Texas Dental Association, and the Dallas County Dental Society. His Dallas office offers general, restorative, cosmetic, and emergency dentistry as well as dental implant services. To book your dental implant consultation, contact his office online or dial (972) 733-0999.