{"id":453,"date":"2024-03-07T17:01:34","date_gmt":"2024-03-07T17:01:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.antoonfamilydental.com\/blog\/?p=453"},"modified":"2026-04-03T20:43:16","modified_gmt":"2026-04-03T20:43:16","slug":"saving-smiles-can-i-replace-viable-teeth-with-dental-implants","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.antoonfamilydental.com\/blog\/saving-smiles-can-i-replace-viable-teeth-with-dental-implants\/","title":{"rendered":"Saving Smiles: Can I Replace Viable Teeth with Dental Implants?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Many experts feel that dental implants<\/a> are the ideal way to rebuild your smile after losing one or more teeth because of their unique benefits. They\u2019re the only replacements that are inserted directly into your jawbone which makes them a durable standalone structure. Plus, they stimulate your jawbone every time you bite or chew which prevents bone loss and changes to your facial structure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Although they\u2019re highly advantageous for those suffering from gaps in their grin, dentists are seeing an influx of patients wanting to replace still-viable teeth this way. If you\u2019re wondering whether it\u2019s better to have dental implants than your natural pearly whites, keep reading to learn more about it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Why Do People Want to Replace Viable Teeth?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Dentists have reported that over the past decade, more people have been asking about dental implants when they don\u2019t need them. In some cases, there are aesthetic issues that they want to address, like chipped, cracked, or overly discolored teeth. Most times, your dentist can provide cosmetic services to manage these problems instead of replacing your tooth altogether. Whether you want whitening treatments or direct bonding to hide flaws, there are several ways they can enhance your appearance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Other times, patients were recommended tooth extractions instead of other restorative services to save their teeth. For example, they may not be offered a root canal for an infected tooth that could potentially preserve it. It\u2019s not common for dentists to recommend treatments that you don\u2019t need, so the concern is that some may have pushed dental implants for monetary purposes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Are Dental Implants Better Than Teeth?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If your provider has let you know that you need a dental implant, you might not think twice if you assume they\u2019re stronger than your natural teeth. Some people may even go so far as to replace pearly whites that could otherwise be preserved if they think artificial ones are an improvement. It\u2019s often believed that because restorations can\u2019t get cavities they must be the healthier option.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The truth is that when it comes to your teeth, no man-made creation is quite as good as the real thing because they always come with some amount of risk. Although they don\u2019t decay, harmful bacteria can penetrate underneath your gumline and cause disease and infection at the implant site. If left unaddressed, it could progress into your jawbone and result in additional tooth loss.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

That\u2019s why most dentists prefer a more conservative approach and will try other remedies first, like fillings and root canals, that allow you to keep your teeth. They usually only recommend extraction and replacement if the tooth is too damaged to be repaired.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re not sure whether you really need a tooth extraction and want a second opinion, why not find a dentist you can trust and schedule an appointment? They\u2019ll be able to examine your mouth and give you their insight on the best ways to improve your dental health!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

Dr. Sam Antoon has more than 3 decades of experience helping patients build happy, healthy smiles meant to last. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Microbiology before achieving his dental doctorate at South Illinois University\u2019s School of Dental Medicine. Now, he offers a wide array of services under one roof for people of all ages. You can trust that you and your family are getting top-quality care using state-of-the-art equipment in a comfortable setting. If you\u2019ve been told you need dental implants but want a second opinion, you\u2019re welcome to request a consultation on the website<\/a> or by calling (972) 640-6229.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Many experts feel that dental implants are the ideal way to rebuild your smile after losing one or more teeth because of their unique benefits. They\u2019re the only replacements that are inserted directly into your jawbone which makes them a durable standalone structure. Plus, they stimulate your jawbone every time you bite or chew which […]<\/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":[],"class_list":["post-453","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.antoonfamilydental.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/453"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.antoonfamilydental.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.antoonfamilydental.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.antoonfamilydental.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.antoonfamilydental.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=453"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.antoonfamilydental.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/453\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":456,"href":"https:\/\/www.antoonfamilydental.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/453\/revisions\/456"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.antoonfamilydental.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=453"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.antoonfamilydental.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=453"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.antoonfamilydental.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=453"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}