{"id":228,"date":"2019-11-09T21:54:29","date_gmt":"2019-11-09T21:54:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.arlingtondentalimplants.com\/blog\/?p=228"},"modified":"2019-11-26T21:56:51","modified_gmt":"2019-11-26T21:56:51","slug":"tooth-extraction-learn-how-long-youll-need-to-wait-to-receive-a-dental-implant","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.arlingtondentalimplants.com\/blog\/2019\/11\/09\/tooth-extraction-learn-how-long-youll-need-to-wait-to-receive-a-dental-implant\/","title":{"rendered":"Tooth Extraction? Learn How Long You\u2019ll Need to Wait to Receive a Dental Implant"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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When learning about the benefits of a dental\nimplant<\/a>, it\u2019s no surprise that patients often want this innovative and\nunique tooth replacement solution to fix their smile immediately. Although the\nimplant placement process can take up to 6 months, it can take a bit longer if\nyou find out you need a tooth extracted first. Hear from a local dentist who\nshares why a tooth would need to be extracted and how long you\u2019ll need to wait\nbefore receiving your fully restored smile.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Why Pull a Tooth Only to Replace It?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There could be a variety of reasons as to why you might need\na tooth extracted prior to dental implant placement. The most common reasons\nare severe decay or damage. If the tooth is infected and a root canal is not\nenough to save it, it will be necessary to extract it and consider tooth\nreplacement options. Just as if the tooth is damaged to the point a crown could\nnot suffice, it might be that your dentist will need to remove the tooth to\nprevent increasing harm to your other natural teeth. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

How Long Will It Take to Receive Your New Implant?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There are a few different ways you can receive your dental\nimplants after a tooth extraction, some of which include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n