{"id":427,"date":"2024-10-17T16:34:55","date_gmt":"2024-10-17T16:34:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.castleberrycenter.com\/blog\/?p=427"},"modified":"2026-02-10T23:41:50","modified_gmt":"2026-02-10T23:41:50","slug":"4-important-facts-about-dental-implants","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.castleberrycenter.com\/blog\/2024\/10\/17\/4-important-facts-about-dental-implants\/","title":{"rendered":"4 Important Facts About Dental Implants"},"content":{"rendered":"
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There\u2019s a lot of misinformation out there about dental implants<\/a>. But thankfully, these durable, permanent restorations have a proven track record backing them up. If you\u2019ve been wondering what\u2019s the real truth about these powerful prosthetics, here\u2019s some helpful information to help you separate fact from fiction!<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

They Have a High Success Rate<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019ve heard anything about the downside of dental implants, its likely that they can fail to properly fuse to your jawbone. But while it\u2019s true that dental implant failure does happen, this is very rare. In fact, today\u2019s dental implants have a 95 percent success rate, so odds are as long as you follow your dentist\u2019s aftercare instructions, yours will survive, too!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

They\u2019re More Affordable Than You Think<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

While dental implants used to be much more expensive, today they can be very affordable. Plus, when you consider that they\u2019re permanent and won\u2019t need to be replaced every five to ten years like dentures do.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

They\u2019re Strong<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

While it is possible to break your dental implant crowns if you don\u2019t use them properly (such as to crunch ice, tear packaging, or bite your nails) the implant posts themselves are made of a durable metal alloy that is used in missiles and airplanes! They will never rust or break in your mouth, but the metal still is able to fuse with your jawbone and gums without causing a reaction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

They Can\u2019t Get Cavities<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

One of the downsides of real teeth is that they can get painful cavities. With dental implant crowns, they\u2019re not biological, and thus they cannot decay like their natural counterparts. That being said, they still can stain, and you can still get gum disease if you don\u2019t take care of your oral hygiene, so it\u2019s very important that you continue brushing and flossing and seeing your dentist twice a year for your semi-annual checkups, even if you\u2019ve had a full-mouth replacement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Remember, today\u2019s dental implants are durable and functional, and have a higher success rate than ever before. If you\u2019re considering restoring your smile with the help of these natural-looking prosthetics, it\u2019s one of the best choices you\u2019ll ever make!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About Dr. Castleberry<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Dr. Darrick Castleberry<\/a> is a proud graduate of the Misch Surgical Program for implant dentistry.  As such, he has a unique understanding of what makes a good candidate for dental implants, as well as a wealth of insight into how these restorations can change your smile, and your life. If you\u2019ve been considering dental implants but aren\u2019t sure if they\u2019re right for you, schedule a consultation with Dr. Castleberry to discuss your options.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For an appointment, please visit The Castleberry Center on our website<\/a> or give us a call at (281) 320-9600<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"There\u2019s a lot of misinformation out there about dental implants. But thankfully, these durable, permanent restorations have a proven track record backing them up. If you\u2019ve been wondering what\u2019s the real truth about these powerful prosthetics, here\u2019s some helpful information to help you separate fact from fiction! (Read More)<\/a>","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-427","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.castleberrycenter.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/427","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.castleberrycenter.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.castleberrycenter.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.castleberrycenter.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.castleberrycenter.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=427"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.castleberrycenter.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/427\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":526,"href":"https:\/\/www.castleberrycenter.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/427\/revisions\/526"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.castleberrycenter.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=427"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.castleberrycenter.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=427"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.castleberrycenter.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=427"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}