{"id":40,"date":"2021-12-04T21:09:00","date_gmt":"2021-12-04T21:09:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.southbenddentist.com\/blog\/?p=40"},"modified":"2022-01-24T21:10:04","modified_gmt":"2022-01-24T21:10:04","slug":"what-do-dental-implants-feel-like","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.southbenddentist.com\/blog\/2021\/12\/04\/what-do-dental-implants-feel-like\/","title":{"rendered":"What Do Dental Implants Feel Like?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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You wouldn\u2019t buy a pair of pants without trying them on, right? Okay maybe you would order a pair online, but it\u2019s certainly risky.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

At least with pants, it\u2019s not a huge ordeal to send them back for an exchange or a refund. If you\u2019re considering dental implants to upgrade your smile, that is definitely not a case where deciding they aren\u2019t a good fit for you after the fact will suffice. You want to know how they\u2019ll feel in advance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Keep reading to learn how they feel compared to natural teeth and what else you can expect with dental implants in Granger<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Do Dental Implants Feel Natural?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Since a dental implant is replacing a missing tooth, you don\u2019t have any feeling in the implant itself. Any sensation will originate from the surrounding gum tissue, so the implant doesn\u2019t feel exactly like your natural tooth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Implants can\u2019t detect sensations like heat, cold, or pressure. You\u2019ll rely on the nerves in the adjacent gum tissue to provide the sensation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In terms of look, function, and daily care, however, a dental implant is just like your natural tooth. They are custom-made for your unique smile, which ensures they are incredibly lifelike.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Are the Advantages of Getting Dental Implants?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Since the implants bond to your jawbone, they provide a stable foundation for restorations that replace your teeth above the gum line. Other tooth replacement options cannot match that level of stability. When you eat, you don\u2019t have to worry that your implants will slip or feel loose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Speaking of eating, getting dental implants does not reduce your biting power compared to natural teeth. Since dentures rest on your gums, it can be difficult or impossible to bite into hard foods. With dental implants, on the other hand, you can enjoy all the same foods you did before you lost your teeth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You have several options to address missing teeth, but it is hard to match the feel, stability, and function of dental implants. Your implant dentist in Granger will be able to answer all your questions and conduct an exam to make sure you are a good candidate for this treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

At Granger Dental Group<\/a>, we\u2019ve proudly served the local community since 1983 and we can\u2019t wait to show you why trusting us with your family\u2019s smiles is the right choice. We\u2019ll always be straightforward about your oral health so you can make confident decisions regarding treatments. Dr. Joseph Hickey<\/a> has been working for his Granger patients for more than a decade, while most of Dr. Kevin Campbell<\/a>\u2019s 38 years in dentistry have been devoted to our practice. If you are interested in dental implants, our highly trained implant dentist will handle the placement at our office location and a cone-beam scanner ensures that your treatment will be precisely planned. To schedule a consultation, visit our website<\/a> or call (574) 277-4235.  <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

You wouldn\u2019t buy a pair of pants without trying them on, right? Okay maybe you would order a pair online, but it\u2019s certainly risky. At least with pants, it\u2019s not a huge ordeal to send them back for an exchange or a refund. If you\u2019re considering dental implants to upgrade your smile, that is definitely […]<\/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":"\nWhat Do Dental Implants Feel Like | Granger | Granger Dental Group<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"You may be interested in dental implants in Granger but are curious if they feel like natural teeth. 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