{"id":30,"date":"2021-02-11T15:58:00","date_gmt":"2021-02-11T15:58:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.myranchobernardodentist.com\/blog\/?p=30"},"modified":"2021-03-17T16:06:12","modified_gmt":"2021-03-17T16:06:12","slug":"what-dental-implants-feel-like","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.myranchobernardodentist.com\/blog\/2021\/02\/11\/what-dental-implants-feel-like\/","title":{"rendered":"How Will Dental Implants Feel in Your Mouth?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.myranchobernardodentist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/AdobeStock_255606196__1___1615991531_68074.jpg\" alt=\"Dental implant post being placed in mouth\" class=\"wp-image-31\" width=\"299\" height=\"167\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.myranchobernardodentist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/AdobeStock_255606196__1___1615991531_68074.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.myranchobernardodentist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/AdobeStock_255606196__1___1615991531_68074-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.myranchobernardodentist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/AdobeStock_255606196__1___1615991531_68074-768x431.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 299px) 100vw, 299px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Despite how useful they are, you would probably never confuse partial or full dentures for real teeth. Aside from the fact that they\u2019re removable, you\u2019ll definitely notice the differences whenever you try to eat something hard to chew or when your new teeth start rubbing uncomfortably against the gums because they don\u2019t fit properly anymore. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.myranchobernardodentist.com\/dental-implants.html\">Dental implants<\/a> are often said to be the closest thing to getting your real teeth back; will they feel any more comfortable and natural in your mouth? In this post, you\u2019ll learn more about what the implant experience is really like.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Do Dental Implants Work?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Implants differ from dentures and bridges by replacing the entire tooth instead of just the crowns above the gumline. They\u2019re inserted into openings made into the jawbone so that they can fuse with the bone tissue and act as a replacement for tooth roots. As a result, your new teeth will be anchored in place with no risk of slipping. They\u2019ll also continue to benefit the jaw through the stimulation they provide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Are Dental Implants Comfortable?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Implants are made out of titanium, a highly biocompatible material that is easily accepted by the jaw. Once it fuses with the jaw, it will feel very much like a natural part of your body, to the point that you might even forget it\u2019s there. The restoration on top of the implant will be made out of lifelike ceramic material that is easy on the soft tissues in your mouth and closely matches the appearance of real enamel. Compared to other tooth replacements, they\u2019ll feel very comfortable, and appearance-wise they\u2019ll be virtually indistinguishable from your real teeth. It should also be pointed out that because implant-retained restorations don\u2019t move around in your mouth, you don\u2019t have to worry about them coming loose or slipping at an awkward moment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Is It Like to Chew with Dental Implants?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Unlike other tooth restorations, implants do not suffer from reduced biting power. Their stability gives them additional chewing strength that allows them to handle virtually any kind of food. Compared to dentures \u2013 which can make it difficult or even impossible to enjoy certain foods unless they\u2019re cut into small pieces or cooked until soft \u2013 implants allow for a much healthier diet, and you\u2019ll be able to enjoy all of your favorite meals the way you did before.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Are you thinking of getting dental implants to repair and restore your smile? Your dentist can answer any questions you have about the procedure and help you decide if they\u2019re right for you. You deserve a new smile that you can truly feel good about, and dental implants can help you accomplish just that.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Author<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Dr. Nelson Y. Howard enjoys how dentistry allows him to be creative while also helping patients heal their damaged smiles. With over 34 years of experience, he has had plenty of time to refine his skills in a variety of dental treatments. This includes the placement of dental implants to replace any number of lost teeth. If you want to learn more about implants, make an appointment by visiting his <a href=\"https:\/\/www.myranchobernardodentist.com\/contact.html\">website<\/a> or calling (858) 451-0550.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Despite how useful they are, you would probably never confuse partial or full dentures for real teeth. Aside from the fact that they\u2019re removable, you\u2019ll definitely notice the differences whenever you try to eat something hard to chew or when your new teeth start rubbing uncomfortably against the gums because they don\u2019t fit properly anymore. [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v22.6 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>How Dental Implants Feel San Diego | Nelson Y. Howard DDS<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Will your dental implants feel like real teeth? 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