Am I A Candidate For Dental Implants?
Frederick, MD
 With so many pain relief and over-the-counter medications available, people tend to use them to treat what they think are minor issues. Even if they know that their issue, such as tooth loss, requires professional treatment, they might simply not bother to think about it. However, your oral health is important.
Having dental problems means problems with eating, speaking, biting, smiling appearance, and more. You do not want to miss out on the simple pleasures of life due to severe tooth loss. At Dental Arts of Frederick, we take your oral health very seriously. If you are suffering from any dental issues, reach out today so we can stop it in its tracks.
Factors to a Successful Dental Implant
Dental implants are a fantastic solution to tooth loss. With a high success rate and long-lasting and good-looking results, it is a very popular choice among people. However, even if you are missing a tooth, you might not want to get a dental implant. While it is a very effective treatment and suitable for the majority, it is not meant for everyone.
Having healthy gums is crucial since your gums are what hold the implant. Gum disease will have to be treated first. Alongside that, a healthy jawbone with a good bone density and a sufficient number of bones is required because the implant will be surgically placed into the bone. Bone grafting may be necessary.
Oral hygiene is important as well. Frequent brushing, flossing, and using mouthwashes are needed to keep the teeth clean and free from infections. Smoking, tobacco use, and heavy alcohol use all have significant negative effects on your dental health. It will not only cause the implant process to be difficult, but also make the recovery time much longer.
Certain habits such as biting and grinding the teeth can have negative impacts as well. Some people also don’t like wearing dentures, but that should be a somewhat easy problem to solve.
Furthermore, your overall health condition needs to be taken into consideration when deciding on a dental implant. Illnesses such as cancer, diabetes, hemophilia, autoimmune disorders, and leukemia are all risk factors that may increase the chance of an infection and affect the implant process and its recovery.
Drugs such as steroids and medications such as chemotherapy drugs, bisphosphonates, or corticosteroids might result in you being unable to receive an implant. Heart conditions and damage or radiation to the jaw are all risk factors as well.
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