Category: Causes of Bad Dental Implants

Preventing dental implant failure means being attentive to your oral surgeon or periodontist’s recommendations and keeping up with good oral hygiene. This means: Brushing properly, at least twice a day Flossing once a day Not smoking or drinking alcohol Coming back for follow-up appointments Having regular check-ups and cleanings Preparation and Planning Dental implant surgery, though highly successful,… Continue reading Prevention

The first step in taking care of an issue is knowing when to call for help. If you’ve had a dental implant, call your oral surgeon or healthcare provider if you experience any of the following: Speaking, chewing, or mouth opening difficulties Facial swelling after the first two days Persistent or worsening toothache and/or mouth pain Bad… Continue reading What to Do if Your Dental Implant Fails

There are two primary types of dental implant failures. Early implant failures occur due to problems with the procedure itself, or osseointegration, the process by which bone material grows around the abutment and integrates it into the structure. Late implant failures tend to be the result of other health factors as well as pressure placed on… Continue reading Causes of Dental Implant Failure

Signs that your dental implant is failing include: Implant feeling loose: Implants are comprised of a crown (the false tooth) affixed to a post that’s embedded into your jaw bone called an “abutment.” Looseness, or the feeling that the tooth is moving or twisting, arises when these elements aren’t properly affixed. Difficulty chewing: If the dental implant… Continue reading Signs

Dental implants have been growing in popularity as a means of replacing missing teeth. With this method, oral surgeons or periodontists (a dentist who specializes in procedures for gum disease and dental implants) permanently affix natural-looking false teeth customized and color-matched to fit into your smile. This multi-stage procedure has a very high success rate, with… Continue reading Bad Dental Implants