{"id":568,"date":"2014-07-28T11:00:00","date_gmt":"2014-07-28T11:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/smilespringfield.com\/blog\/?p=568"},"modified":"2025-06-25T02:57:35","modified_gmt":"2025-06-25T02:57:35","slug":"dental-implants-a-superior-alternative","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.smilespringfield.com\/blog\/2014\/07\/28\/dental-implants-a-superior-alternative\/","title":{"rendered":"Dental Implants a Superior Alternative"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\n\tTooth loss can make a distinct difference in your smile. Patients have many options for replacement including bridges, but <a href=\"https:\/\/www.smilespringfield.com\/dental-implants.html\" target=\"_blank\">Dental Implants<\/a> provide the most natural alternative.<\/p>\n<p>\n\t<strong>Dental implants can be the solution to all such problems as they<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n\t\tReplace one or more teeth.<\/li>\n<li>\n\t\tRemain fixed in the specific site of placement.<\/li>\n<li>\n\t\tDo not drop down or click like dentures.<\/li>\n<li>\n\t\tAre extremely natural looking.<\/li>\n<li>\n\t\tFunction just like natural teeth.<\/li>\n<li>\n\t\tHave a success rate of 95%.<\/li>\n<li>\n\t\tHave no detrimental effects on adjacent healthy teeth.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\n\tDental implants are unique in the way they fuse with the jawbone, as they are able to derive complete support from the jawbone instead of deriving support from the neighboring teeth. They last longer than other tooth replacement options. In addition, they keep the bone strong, saving you from sunken cheeks due to tooth loss and bone loss.<\/p>\n<p>\n\tCall <a href=\"https:\/\/www.smilespringfield.com\" target=\"_blank\">Advanced Dental Care of Springfield<\/a> at (217) 717-4551 for an appointment with Dr. VanderMolenand get the information you need to decide if dental implants are right for you. You can also attend one of our <a href=\"http:\/\/freeimplantseminarspringfield.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"broken_link\">Free Dental Implant Seminars<\/a>!<\/p>\n<p>\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.smilespringfield.com\/our-services.html\" target=\"_blank\">Click here<\/a> for more on all the services available at Advanced Dental Care of Springfield.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Tooth loss can make a distinct difference in your smile. Patients have many options for replacement including bridges, but Dental Implants provide the most natural alternative. Dental implants can be the solution to all such problems as they Replace one or more teeth. Remain fixed in the specific site of placement. 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