Regardless of your age, if you need to replace one tooth or several teeth dental implants could be the solution for you. Dental implants are the perfect choice for people of all ages other than growing children. If you have the following health conditions:
Existing Medical Conditions. If you can have routine dental treatment, you can generally have an implant placed. While precautions are advisable for certain conditions, patients with such chronic diseases as high blood pressure and diabetes are usually successful candidates for dental implant treatment.
Gum Disease. Almost all implants placed in patients who have lost their teeth to periodontal disease or decay have been successful.
Currently Wearing Dentures. Implants can replace removable bridges or dentures, or they can be used to stabilize and secure the denture, making it much more comfortable.
Smokers. Although smoking lowers the success rate of implants, it doesn't eliminate the possibility of getting them.
Bone Loss. Bone loss is not uncommon for people who have lost teeth or had periodontal disease. Oral and maxillofacial surgeons are trained and experienced in grafting bone to safely and permanently secure the implant.
Dental implants give replacement teeth the look, feel, and function of natural teeth. They allow you the ability to eat anything and smile with confidence. With dental implants your teeth look natural. Dental implants change the way people live. They help renew self-confidence and the ability to confidently eat, speak, and laugh with a full open smile.
For more information, contact Oyster Point Dental.
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