{"id":745,"date":"2025-09-12T23:13:55","date_gmt":"2025-09-12T23:13:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tadmorgandds.com\/blog\/?p=745"},"modified":"2025-10-08T23:15:28","modified_gmt":"2025-10-08T23:15:28","slug":"teenagers-dental-implants","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tadmorgandds.com\/blog\/teenagers-dental-implants\/","title":{"rendered":"My Highschooler Lost a Permanent Tooth; Can Teens Get Dental Implants?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tadmorgandds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/AdobeStock_178641210__1734991643_156791.jpg\" alt=\"Exploded illustration of dental implants with bridge\" class=\"wp-image-746\" style=\"width:297px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tadmorgandds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/AdobeStock_178641210__1734991643_156791.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.tadmorgandds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/AdobeStock_178641210__1734991643_156791-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tadmorgandds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/AdobeStock_178641210__1734991643_156791-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tadmorgandds.com\/dental-implants.html\">Dental implants<\/a> are remarkable prosthetic devices that can replace lost teeth with beautifully lifelike restorations that look, work, and feel just like the real thing. However, patients will have to meet several criteria before they can receive these devices, and some who wish to replace their missing teeth may have to wait a few years for their jaws to develop sufficiently. Here\u2019s a quick look at why teens will probably have to wait a few years before receiving implants and how your family dentist can maintain their smile until then.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Do Dental Implants Work?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A dental implant is a small titanium piece surgically inserted into the patient\u2019s jawbone through an incision in the patient\u2019s gum tissue. Once placed, the device will gradually fuse with its surrounding bone structure through the natural process of osseointegration, creating the sturdy hold restorations mounted upon them need to exert maximum chewing power and last for life if they receive proper care. Implants can support a variety of restorations such as crowns, bridges, and dentures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Can Teens Receive Dental Implants?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The jaws of most people are not sufficiently developed to receive dental implants until their early twenties, and the bones of men typically take longer to mature than those of women. Placing implants in a jawbone that is not ready to receive them can interfere with its development and lead to a host of complications such as dental misalignments and speaking problems. Because of this, most dentists will decline to place dental implants in teenagers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Can My Teen\u2019s Missing Teeth Be Replaced?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Teenagers can lose their adult teeth due to infection or injury, but there are several ways for youths with missing teeth to enjoy a complete smile until they are old enough for dental implants. Your teen\u2019s dentist may recommend a traditional restoration such as a bridge or a partial denture, and it may be appropriate to place a device such as a space maintainer to prevent unhealthy dental drift until they are ready for implants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Don\u2019t let tooth loss discourage your child from smiling proudly. Consulting with your family\u2019s dentist can help you understand the best ways to maintain their beautiful grin and their oral health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Author<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Dr. Tad Morgan earned his dental degree at Baylor College of Dentistry and completed his general residency at St. Anthony Hospital in Oklahoma City. He is proud to serve as a member of the American Dental Association, the Academy of Comprehensive Esthetics, and the Academy of General Dentistry. His office in Bullard offers general, restorative, cosmetic, and emergency dentistry as well as dental implants. To learn more about your teen\u2019s options for tooth replacement, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tadmorgandds.com\/contact-us.html\">contact the office online<\/a> or dial <strong>(903) 825-1112<\/strong>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Dental implants are remarkable prosthetic devices that can replace lost teeth with beautifully lifelike restorations that look, work, and feel just like the real thing. However, patients will have to meet several criteria before they can receive these devices, and some who wish to replace their missing teeth may have to wait a few years [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-745","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.3 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Can Teens Get Dental Implants? | Dr. Tad Morgan<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Dental implants are the best way to replace lost teeth, but teenage jaws are not usually mature enough to receive them. 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