{"id":257,"date":"2012-04-26T20:37:25","date_gmt":"2012-04-26T20:37:25","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.lehighvalleydentalhealth.com\/?p=257"},"modified":"2012-04-26T20:37:52","modified_gmt":"2012-04-26T20:37:52","slug":"do-i-need-dental-implants","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lehighvalleydentalhealth.com\/blog\/do-i-need-dental-implants\/","title":{"rendered":"Do I Need Dental Implants?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-258\" style=\"margin: 10px;\" title=\"dental implants Dr. Salivonchik\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lehighvalleydentalhealth.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/04\/dental-implant.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"250\" height=\"281\" \/><\/a>If you\u2019re missing one or more teeth, or have grown frustrated with traditional dentures, you may be asking yourself this very question. Perhaps you\u2019ve heard about the many great benefits of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lehighvalleydentalhealth.com\/dental-implants.html\">dental implants<\/a>, and you\u2019d like to take advantage of them. If so, don\u2019t hesitate to get in touch with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lehighvalleydentalhealth.com\/\">Dr. Salivonchik\u2019s Whitehall dental office<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Dental implants<\/strong> are a great restorative dentistry option but they aren\u2019t right for <em>every<\/em> patient. If they <em>are<\/em> right for you, though, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lehighvalleydentalhealth.com\/meet-dr-john-salivonchik.html\">Dr. Salivonchik<\/a> can help. With our on-site periodontist and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lehighvalleydentalhealth.com\/meet-the-team.html\">talented team<\/a>, we can place and restore your <strong>dental implants<\/strong> right from our office.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What Makes Dental Implants Superior To Other Restorative Options?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The key difference between <strong>dental implants<\/strong> and another restorative dentistry option like traditional dentures, or a traditional crown and bridge is that <strong>dental implants<\/strong> replace both your missing tooth and your missing root.<\/p>\n<p>That\u2019s important.<\/p>\n<p>Without your root, your jaw will atrophy, eventually causing further tooth loss. With a restored root, though, you can look forward to enjoy a strong, functional, natural bite once again.<\/p>\n<p>Want to learn more about how <strong>dental implants<\/strong> can help you transform your smile? Visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lehighvalleydentalhealth.com\/dental-implants.html\">dental implants<\/a> page on our website, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lehighvalleydentalhealth.com\/contact-us.html\">call us<\/a> if you have any questions or would like to set up an appointment. <strong>Dr. Salivonchik\u2019s Whitehall<\/strong> office is located in <strong>Lehigh Valley<\/strong> and serves patients from <strong>Allentown, Bethlehem, Easton, The Poconos, and surrounding areas<\/strong>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you\u2019re missing one or more teeth, or have grown frustrated with traditional dentures, you may be asking yourself this very question. Perhaps you\u2019ve heard about the many great benefits of dental implants, and you\u2019d like to take advantage of them. If so, don\u2019t hesitate to get in touch with Dr. Salivonchik\u2019s Whitehall dental office. 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