Thanksgiving is all about family, gratitude, and mouth-watering food. But missing teeth or uncomfortable dentures can make enjoying the festivities a challenge. Dental implants offer a life-changing solution, allowing you to eat, smile, and celebrate without worry. While it’s too late to transform your smile for this year’s feast, now is the perfect time to start the process! With dental implants, next year’s holiday season could be your most memorable one yet! Continue reading to see why.
Why Dental Implants are Worth the Wait
Dental implants are considered the gold standard for replacing missing teeth. Unlike dentures or bridges, implants are fused to your jawbone, providing unmatched stability and confidence. This allows you to chew all your favorite foods, smile for family photos, and engage loved ones without stress.
Why Can’t I Get Dental Implants This Year?
Unfortunately, the implant process takes time. From the initial consultation to full healing and crown placement, completing your new smile can take several months. However, the good news is that if you start your journey now, you’ll be ready to enjoy next Thanksgiving to the fullest!
What Is the Dental Implant Process Like?
The dental implant procedure is one of the most successful in dentistry at around 95 percent! However, to achieve this level of quality, there’s no room for cutting corners. Here’s a brief overview of what to expect when you decide to invest in dental implants:
- Consultation and Planning: Your oral surgeon will evaluate your oral health, take scans, and create a personalized treatment plan.
- Implant Placement: Titanium fixtures, or “posts” are surgically placed into your jawbone to act as tooth roots.
- Healing and Recovery: Healing time is critical for your implanted posts to fuse with your jawbone. Osseointegration (bone fusion) typically takes 3-6 months, depending on how well you stay on track with your treatment plan.
- Final Restoration: Once osseointegration is complete, a custom crown, bridge, or denture is attached to the implant, completing your smile!
If you need some motivation, picture yourself at the Thanksgiving table next year, confidently biting into corn on the cob or indulging in some smokey turkey. Dental implants can make that dream a reality, but the first step is picking up your phone and calling your oral surgeon. So, don’t let another holiday season pass you by—schedule your dental implant consultation today!
About the Author
If you’re ready for your smile transformation with dental implants, Dr. J. Darrell Steele is an accomplished oral surgeon with a degree from the Baylor College of Dentistry. He prides himself on being the first oral surgery practice in the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex to use the YOMI dental implant robot. With this leading-edge technology, you can be sure that your smile is in good hands! Call (972) 315-3355 to schedule a dental implant consultation at Steele Oral Surgery or visit our website to learn more.
