{"id":415,"date":"2014-06-09T15:39:59","date_gmt":"2014-06-09T15:39:59","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.drbobbycarmen.com\/?p=415"},"modified":"2016-05-24T16:08:07","modified_gmt":"2016-05-24T16:08:07","slug":"dental-implants-ok","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.drbobbycarmen.com\/blog\/2014\/06\/dental-implants-ok\/","title":{"rendered":"How Dental Implants Work: Rebuilding Your Smile with Dr. Bobby Carmen"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-416\" src=\"https:\/\/www.drbobbycarmen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/shutterstock_119151670-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"shutterstock_119151670\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.drbobbycarmen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/shutterstock_119151670-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.drbobbycarmen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/shutterstock_119151670.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>The loss of a permanent tooth is always a traumatic experience, hindering your ability to eat and speak properly and causing you to feel self-conscious about your smile. At the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.drbobbycarmen.com\/contact.html\">Norman, OK<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.drbobbycarmen.com\/\">dental practice<\/a> of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.drbobbycarmen.com\/meet-the-dentist.html\">Dr. Bobby J. Carmen<\/a>, our caring, compassionate team understands the importance of a complete, healthy smile, and we\u2019re happy to help patients with missing teeth regain their oral health with a variety of <strong>restorative dentistry <\/strong>options, including <a href=\"https:\/\/www.drbobbycarmen.com\/dental-implants.html\">dental implants<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Benefits of Dental Implants <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>While missing teeth do cause a number of problems for adults \u2013 including the inability to speak and eat properly \u2013 there are numerous other drawbacks as well. For example, many patients don\u2019t realize the vital role that a tooth\u2019s root plays in the health of the jaw as a whole. In the absence of a tooth\u2019s root, the bone in the jaw tissue gradually begins to deteriorate over time. This degradation can lead to the loss of additional teeth as well as a diminished facial shape. The gums sag and the jawline takes on a hollow appearance as the bone loses form.<\/p>\n<p>When <strong>Dr. Carmen <\/strong>places <strong>dental implants<\/strong>, however, the new titanium \u201croots\u201d actually aid in the stimulation of the jaw bone, thereby helping to prevent deterioration. The biocompatible implants serve as anchors for beautiful, stable restorations, allowing you to eat, speak, and smile with complete confidence and comfort. A consultation with <strong>Dr. Carmen<\/strong> will determine which <strong>restorative dental <\/strong>procedure is right for your individual needs.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Schedule Your Visit Today<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Whether you are missing a single tooth or you are in need of replacement teeth for an entire arch, we are here to help. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.drbobbycarmen.com\/contact.html\">Contact our office<\/a> today to schedule your consultation with <strong>Dr. Carmen <\/strong>and our team. We look forward to helping you achieve lifelong oral health and a smile you can truly be proud of. Our conveniently located office in <strong>Norman, OK<\/strong> also happily serves patients from throughout nearby communities in <strong>Moore, the University of Oklahoma, Del City, Central Oklahoma, <\/strong>and beyond.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The loss of a permanent tooth is always a traumatic experience, hindering your ability to eat and speak properly and causing you to feel self-conscious about your smile. At the Norman, OK dental practice of Dr. Bobby J. 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