{"id":57,"date":"2016-05-13T14:36:46","date_gmt":"2016-05-13T14:36:46","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.pineypointdentalimplants.com\/blog\/?p=57"},"modified":"2026-04-16T20:07:45","modified_gmt":"2026-04-16T20:07:45","slug":"5-things-you-didnt-know-about-dental-implants","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pineypointdentalimplants.com\/blog\/5-things-you-didnt-know-about-dental-implants\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Things You Didn\u2019t Know About Dental Implants"},"content":{"rendered":"<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-59 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pineypointdentalimplants.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/iStock_000024199774_Small-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"dental implants in houston\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pineypointdentalimplants.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/iStock_000024199774_Small-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.pineypointdentalimplants.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/iStock_000024199774_Small-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.pineypointdentalimplants.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/iStock_000024199774_Small.jpg 849w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>Dental implants are the leading method for replacing missing teeth currently available. Tiny titanium posts that are inserted directly into the jawbone, they replace the tooth\u2019s root &#8212; something other methods just don\u2019t do. There\u2019s a lot you may not know about the treatment, and we\u2019ve listed the top five surprising things about dental implants in Houston below!<\/span>\n\n<!--more-->\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">#1: They\u2019ve been used for centuries<\/span><\/h2>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Did you know that evidence of the first dental implants dates back to 600 AD? That\u2019s right! The Mayan people used shells to take the place of missing teeth. Dental implants aren\u2019t anything new, and we\u2019ve been improving on the method for literally centuries. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pineypointdentalimplants.com\/blog\/the-history-of-dental-implants\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Click here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to read our recent post on the history of dental implants; it\u2019s fascinating stuff.<\/span>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">#2: They actually fuse with your bone<\/span><\/h2>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The thing that makes dental implants so stable is the fact that titanium is a material that the body naturally accepts. Over a period of six months following placement, the jawbone and dental implant will gradually fuse together to become one solid, unbreakable unit. <\/span>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">#3: They promote oral health<\/span><\/h2>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Have you ever thought about the fact that our bones need stimulation to thrive? And that once you\u2019ve lost your tooth root, your jawbone lacks the activity it requires to stay healthy? Replacement with a dental implant is the only way to maintain proper jaw health following tooth loss. Other options that only give you back the visible portion of the tooth &#8212; like a non-implant supported crown, bridge or denture &#8212; result in the degeneration of the jawbone and more tooth loss over time.<\/span>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">#4: Caring for them is easy<\/span><\/h2>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Because they do so much, it may seem like dental implants would require a significant amount of special care &#8212; but they really don\u2019t. Care for teeth that have been restored with dental implants isn\u2019t any different from that of your natural teeth: brushing, flossing and visiting the dentist regularly are key to maintaining proper dental health. <\/span>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">#5: They\u2019re the best investment you can make<\/span><\/h2>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When cared for properly, dental implants can last a lifetime. That\u2019s what makes this replacement option the very best choice you can make for your smile <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> your wallet. Because the jawbone stays healthy and whole with dental implants, your prosthetic teeth will never have to be refitted to meet the changing shape of your mouth &#8212; something that will likely occur multiple times with non-implant supported tooth replacement options. <\/span>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Questions? Contact Us Today!<\/span><\/h2>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019ve got questions about Houston dental implants, or if you\u2019d like to schedule a consultation to learn whether or not this replacement option is right for you, don\u2019t wait to get in touch with the Piney Point Dental Implant Center! <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pineypointdentalimplants.com\/contact-us.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Contact us today.<\/span><\/a>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Dental implants are the leading method for replacing missing teeth currently available. Tiny titanium posts that are inserted directly into the jawbone, they replace the tooth\u2019s root &#8212; something other methods just don\u2019t do. There\u2019s a lot you may not know about the treatment, and we\u2019ve listed the top five surprising things about dental implants in Houston below! <a class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pineypointdentalimplants.com\/blog\/5-things-you-didnt-know-about-dental-implants\/\">(Read More)<\/a>","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[3,8,32,33,5,19,27,4],"class_list":["post-57","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-implant-dentistry","tag-dental-implants","tag-houston","tag-implant-dentistry","tag-lists","tag-missing-teeth","tag-piney-point","tag-piney-point-dental-implant-center","tag-tooth-loss"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.5 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>5 Things You Didn\u2019t Know About Dental Implants<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Dental implants in Houston are a wonderful way to replace one or more missing teeth. 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