{"id":66,"date":"2013-06-27T16:30:26","date_gmt":"2013-06-27T16:30:26","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.drkingscott.com\/?p=66"},"modified":"2026-08-15T07:31:17","modified_gmt":"2026-08-15T07:31:17","slug":"restoring-function-with-dental-implants","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.drkingscott.com\/blog\/restoring-function-with-dental-implants\/","title":{"rendered":"Restoring Function With Dental Implants"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-67\" style=\"margin: 10px;\" title=\"dental implants\" src=\"https:\/\/www.drkingscott.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Implants-new-small.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"247\" \/><\/a>Dental implants <\/strong>are the most stable and sturdy way to replace missing teeth and restore your smile. If you have missing teeth, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.drkingscott.com\/dental-implants.html\">implant dentistry<\/a> is a great way to repair and restore your smile. It is important for your overall dental health that you have a full set of teeth. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.drkingscott.com\">Dr. King Scott<\/a>\u2019s dental office is here to help by restoring and repairing your smile.<\/p>\n<p>It is important to replace missing teeth as soon as possible, because missing a tooth puts you at risk for losing more teeth or even bones.\u00a0 If you have a missing tooth or teeth, you\u2019ll start by coming in for a consultation. <strong>Dr. Scott w<\/strong>ill assess the state of your smile and ensure that you have adequate bone density to support <strong>dental implants.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Titanium posts will be inserted into your jawbone where the replacement teeth will go. They will be allowed to heal as they bond with your jaw over time, creating a strong base for your <strong>dental implant <\/strong>that mimics the root of a natural tooth. Once healed, your <strong>dental implant <\/strong>will be attached to the post, giving you a complete smile once again. Your replacement tooth will be carefully designed to match your natural teeth, giving you confidence in your smile once again.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Dental implants <\/strong>are a great way to improve the function and appearance of your smile. If you think this could be the right solution or want to know more, give us a call. We\u2019d love to schedule a consultation to see if <strong>dental implants <\/strong>can help restore your smile.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Dr. King Scott <\/strong>has<strong> <\/strong>provided quality, full-service dentistry to patients for over three decades. His <strong>West Monroe, LA dental office <\/strong>serves patients from <strong>Monroe, Ruston, Rayville, Farmerville, Columbia, South Arkansas and greater North Louisiana<\/strong>. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.drkingscott.com\/contact-us.html\">Call<\/a> our office today to schedule your appointment!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Dental implants are the most stable and sturdy way to replace missing teeth and restore your smile. If you have missing teeth, implant dentistry is a great way to repair and restore your smile. It is important for your overall dental health that you have a full set of teeth. 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