{"id":462,"date":"2014-01-08T14:22:11","date_gmt":"2014-01-08T19:22:11","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.smilesofstyle.com\/?p=462"},"modified":"2013-12-16T14:24:05","modified_gmt":"2013-12-16T19:24:05","slug":"restore-your-smile-with-dental-implants","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.smilesofstyle.com\/blog\/2014\/01\/restore-your-smile-with-dental-implants\/","title":{"rendered":"Restore Your Smile with Dental Implants"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-463\" style=\"margin: 10px;\" alt=\"shutterstock_100424281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.smilesofstyle.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/shutterstock_100424281-300x274.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"274\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.smilesofstyle.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/shutterstock_100424281-300x274.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.smilesofstyle.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/shutterstock_100424281-1024x937.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>For many people, having concerns about their smile can prevent them from doing a lot of things. It may be the color of your teeth, the misalignment, or the obvious gaps; either way, insecurities about your smile make you cautious to make a joke, smile, or even tell someone hello. A lot of people, though, are less than confident in their smile because they have teeth missing. Though there are a couple ways to tackle the issue, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.smilesofstyle.com\/dental-implants.html\"><b>dental implants<\/b><\/a><b> <\/b>\u00a0at <b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.smilesofstyle.com\/\">South Shore Dental Care<\/a><\/b> may be a great option!<\/p>\n<p>A consultation with our doctors<b> <\/b>is the first step in <b>dental implanting.<\/b> They will be able to get a closer look at your smile, as well as speak with you about your long term goals. Once you are considered to be a candidate, the process begins. A metal <b>implant<\/b>, looking nearly identical to a screw, is rooted into your jaw bone. This screw-like metal <b>implant<\/b> will be able to give your new teeth security and immovability. Then the abutment is added, which is in essence a support system for the metal <b>implant<\/b> as well as the crown to be placed on top. After that, the tooth-resembling crown is cemented to the abutment, finishing your new look!<\/p>\n<p>With a nearly perfect success rate, <b>dental implants<\/b> will give you back the sense of security may have lost. It can even improve your speech and ability to eat. Another plus point with getting <b>dental implants<\/b> is the fact they look exactly like your real teeth. Smoothly blending in with your natural teeth, <b>implants<\/b> are a sure way for you to look as natural as possible. Contact our office to see if you\u2019re a candidate for <b>dental implants<\/b>, and be prepared to smile from all day, every day!<\/p>\n<p>At <b>South Shore Dental Care<\/b>, we\u2019re committed to providing our patients with a wide array of dental services, high-quality cosmetic dentistry, and up to the minute dental technology. Our <b>Massapequa dental office<\/b> serves patients from <b>Long Island<\/b>,<b> Merrick<\/b>,<b> Bellmore<\/b>, and<b> Wantagh.<\/b> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.smilesofstyle.com\/contact.html\">Call us<\/a> today to schedule your appointment.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>For many people, having concerns about their smile can prevent them from doing a lot of things. It may be the color of your teeth, the misalignment, or the obvious gaps; either way, insecurities about your smile make you cautious to make a joke, smile, or even tell someone hello. 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