Dealing with tooth loss in Tequesta, FL? If so, Dr. Brodner and his team can help.
Whether you’ve just had a tooth extracted or you lost a tooth due to gum disease, the next step is to make sure to replace your missing teeth. A lot goes into choosing the right tooth replacement option, and our Tequesta, FL, dentist Dr. John Brodner has seen more and more people turning to dental implants to replace missing teeth because they offer a lifelong solution.
What is a dental implant?
If you have been looking for a restoration that functions similarly to a real tooth, then your wish has been granted. Dental implants are as close as you can come. These metal posts are placed directly into the jawbone where they function like tooth roots. When the implant is placed into the jawbone, they will fuse together naturally over the course of 3-6 months. Once they fuse together, the implant is there permanently!
Who is a good candidate for implants?
Of course, not everyone will be an ideal candidate for this restorative treatment. This is why you will need to schedule a consultation with our Tequesta, FL, restorative dentist to find out if your smile could benefit from implants. Some factors that determine your candidacy include:
Your Oral Health
If you have a healthy mouth that is free of disease and you have a strong, healthy jawbone, then implants could be the best option for you. We will need to perform X-rays to check the extent of your jawbone deterioration (a complication of tooth loss) and to make sure that you aren’t dealing with untreated gum disease or cavities.
Your Overall Health
How healthy you are in general will also determine whether or not you should get implants. If you are dealing with any chronic health problems, we will need to make sure that they are well controlled before you get implants, as health problems could end up affecting your recovery process.
Your Lifestyle and Habits
Do you smoke or use tobacco products? Are you a heavy drinker? Do you forget to brush? If so, these are habits that you’ll want to ditch if you want to get a dental implant. Smoking can impede the healing process and increase the risk for implant failure, as can heavy drinking. You will also want to maintain good oral hygiene to keep your whole smile, including your new restoration, healthy, and free from damage.
Are you ready to restore your smile with dental implants? If so, call our Tequesta, FL, family dentist today at (561) 746-7600 to book a consultation with Dr. Brodner and the team at Brodner Dentistry.