Dental implants are among the miracles of modern medicine. However, not all patients are ideal candidates for tooth implants. It's important to understand what determines this and how you might be able to address the situation to improve the odds of a successful procedure.
Gum Health
The condition of the potential recipient's gums is among the most important factors. If someone's gums currently have signs of gum disease, that has to be controlled before dental implants have a good chance of taking.
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The older you are, the higher risk you have of developing gum disease and other oral health conditions. That is why it is especially important for seniors to take extra good care of their dental health. If you take the extra time to tend to your teeth and gums, you can avoid painful problems in the future.
Here are some general dentistry tips for senior citizens.
Switch to an Electric Toothbrush
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Just one new dental implant can lead to a range of positive changes in your mouth. But before that can happen, you need to do your best to ensure your dental implant heals without disturbance. A common time for dental implants to fail is during the healing process. Fortunately, the success rate of dental implants is very high.
To ensure your implant heals well, consider quitting bad habits that might hinder your dental implant's ability to fuse with your jawbone.
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Dental implants have become a favored — if not the favored — tooth replacement option. They generally last for as long as a patient lives, and they look just like natural teeth. But even knowing these things, most patients are still slightly apprehensive about having dental implants put into place. This apprehension comes from uncertainty as to how their speech, eating, and tooth care needs will change after getting implants. This article seeks to put that uncertainty to rest.
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The holiday season is finally here. If you haven't taken steps to plan for your dental health, now's the time to do that. The occurrence of cavities and dental injuries tend to increase during the holidays. Unfortunately, that increases the need for emergency dental care. Luckily, there are some things you can do to protect your teeth, and the teeth of your family members. Here are some simple steps you can take to maintain healthy teeth during the holidays, and beyond.
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