{"id":56,"date":"2017-08-22T19:00:03","date_gmt":"2017-08-22T19:00:03","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.peeryfamilydentistry.com\/blog\/?p=56"},"modified":"2017-09-22T19:00:21","modified_gmt":"2017-09-22T19:00:21","slug":"dental-implants-in-lynchburg","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.peeryfamilydentistry.com\/blog\/dental-implants-in-lynchburg\/","title":{"rendered":"The Pros and Cons of Bridges & Dental Implants in Lynchburg"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Missing teeth may pose many problems that patients don\u2019t realize. That\u2019s why it\u2019s so important to replace them and as soon as possible! If you have missing teeth, it may be daunting to decipher through the various tooth replacement options. Here\u2019s a quick guide to compare dental implants in Lynchburg and dental bridges!<\/p>\n

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It\u2019s critical to your oral and overall health to replace teeth.<\/h2>\n

Besides the embarrassing sagging facial appearance that can be caused by missing teeth, these holes in your smile can severely affect the rest of your dental and systematic health<\/a>.<\/p>\n

You can lose the strength in your jawbone, leave your body susceptible to infections and dangerous bacteria, and risk losing surrounding teeth. At the very least, your teeth could shift to the incorrect places\u2014which could lead to other dental problems.<\/p>\n

Dental Implants<\/h2>\n

A dental implant is a restoration that helps keep dental prosthetics anchored to your jaw. When replacing teeth, many prosthetics don\u2019t last as long as dental implants because they aren\u2019t permanently placed. Dentists recommend dental implants over other prosthetics, but ultimately, it\u2019s your decision. Here are the pros and cons of dental implants.<\/p>\n

Pros of Dental Implants<\/h3>\n