{"id":1378,"date":"2025-09-06T18:35:39","date_gmt":"2025-09-06T18:35:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bearcreekfamilydentistry.com\/blog\/?p=1378"},"modified":"2025-10-04T18:38:57","modified_gmt":"2025-10-04T18:38:57","slug":"dental-implant-info-3-facts-you-might-not-know","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bearcreekfamilydentistry.com\/blog\/2025\/09\/06\/dental-implant-info-3-facts-you-might-not-know\/","title":{"rendered":"Dental Implant Info: 3 Facts You Might Not Know"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Are you seeking a more durable and dependable solution for tooth loss than dentures or dental bridges? If so, you might be a good candidate for dental implants<\/a>. Many experts consider these restorations to be the gold standard of replacement teeth due to their unique placement in the jaw. Unlike the alternatives, they eventually fuse with the bone to become a more permanent part of your mouth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, it\u2019s important to be well-informed before making a decision regarding a potential procedure. With that in mind, read on to learn 3 facts about dental implants that you might not already know!<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Fact #1: They Don\u2019t Decay<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re on the fence about proceeding with this treatment because you\u2019re worried your new teeth might develop cavities, you can thankfully set your concerns aside! Implants aren\u2019t made of the same organic material as your teeth, so bacteria in your mouth don\u2019t impact them the same way, and they won\u2019t decay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For example, they typically contain a titanium rod, which is biocompatible but known for resisting corrosion. This is usually capped with a dental crown made with customizable ceramic that\u2019s less porous than your enamel and doesn\u2019t contain nerves or pulp.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But that doesn\u2019t mean that you don\u2019t have to worry about your oral health anymore. If you don\u2019t brush and floss regularly, you could develop gum disease or decay that impacts the tissues holding your restoration in place, which can contribute to its failure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fact #2: They Have A Long History<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Would you be surprised to learn that people have been using dental implants to close gaps in their smiles, potentially for thousands of years? Archaeologists have found evidence in archeological sites from various ancient cultures indicating that they used local materials to replace missing teeth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For instance, around 2000 B.C., Chinese people used bamboo pegs, and there is a record of an ancient Egyptian king using a copper peg in place of a lost tooth around 1000 B.C. There\u2019s also evidence that the Mayans used stone, wood, seashells, and other precious stones for this purpose around 600 A.D. These materials are usually rejected by the human body, so it\u2019s believed the first replacement teeth were intended mostly for cosmetic purposes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fact #3: They\u2019re Highly Successful<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Although there\u2019s a slight chance your dental implants could fail, it\u2019s thankfully not very probable. This procedure has an incredibly high success rate of more than 90%, meaning that you are unlikely to experience any complications as long as they\u2019re placed by a qualified provider and  you follow their post-op directions carefully.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Today, these teeth are made with customizable, biocompatible materials designed to function more like natural teeth, providing lifelike results that boost your confidence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About the Practice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Patients at Bear Creek Family Dentistry benefit from a team of providers dedicated to helping people of all ages build and maintain beautiful, healthy smiles. They collaborate to provide a comprehensive menu of services to meet all your family\u2019s needs, whether you require routine preventive services or a more complex procedure, like dental implants. They have the in-depth training and state-of-the-art equipment to place and restore your new teeth in the office for a more convenient, streamlined experience. You can request an appointment on the website or call one of their conveniently located offices near you!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Are you seeking a more durable and dependable solution for tooth loss than dentures or dental bridges? If so, you might be a good candidate for dental implants. Many experts consider these restorations to be the gold standard of replacement teeth due to their unique placement in the jaw. 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