{"id":68,"date":"2020-01-20T19:54:49","date_gmt":"2020-01-20T19:54:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wyliefamilydentistry.com\/blog\/?p=68"},"modified":"2020-02-20T19:55:00","modified_gmt":"2020-02-20T19:55:00","slug":"dental-implants-replace-front-teeth","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wyliefamilydentistry.com\/blog\/2020\/01\/20\/dental-implants-replace-front-teeth\/","title":{"rendered":"Can Dental Implants Replace Front Teeth?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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While missing a tooth in the front of your mouth can be cute\nwhen you\u2019re a kid, you want to avoid it at all costs once you\u2019re an adult. Having\na gap in your smile impairs you both functionally and aesthetically. Your front\nteeth are the most important element of your smile, so when one part of that is\nmissing, it\u2019s quite noticeable. As soon as you lose your tooth, you\u2019ll want to\nbegin formulating a plan to replace it. One of the best ways to do so is with dental\nimplants<\/a>. But do they work to replace a front tooth? Let\u2019s find out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

What Are Dental Implants?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A dental implant is a small, screw-shaped titanium post that\nis surgically placed into the jawbone, where the roots of your lost tooth once\nwere. For four to six months after your implant is inserted, it fuses with your\njawbone in a remarkable process called osseointegration. Once this process is\ncomplete, your implant will feel like a completely natural part of your smile. It\nwill then be topped with a lifelike dental crown, bridge, or denture, depending\non how many teeth you\u2019re getting replaced. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why Should You Choose a Dental Implant to Replace Your Front Tooth?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Dental implants are just as perfect for replacing front\nteeth as they are for back teeth. They are the most natural-looking solution to\ntooth loss currently available. Some other benefits of dental implants include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n