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Monday, December 5, 2011

Are Dental Implants Right for Me?

Dental implants are the best replacement option for a missing tooth, but that doesn't mean that they're right for everyone. Here are some reasons why you may not be able to have dental implants:

• Too little bone density
• Advanced gum disease
• Certain chronic diseases
• Poor general health
• Heavy smoking
• Alcohol abuse

In most of these cases, you can overcome these obstacles to become a dental implant candidate. If you have too little bone, then a bone graft can be used to allow you to get a dental implant. If you have gum disease, it can be treated first in order to allow you to become a candidate. You can hopefully quit smoking or give up alcohol to improve your candidacy. In other words, many people can be candidates for dental implants.

In order to get good results from dental implants, you have to be dedicated to the procedure. You have to have the dedication to take care of other issues first. You have to be committed to following care instructions after your procedure. Finally, you have to have the patience to last out the dental implant process, which may take over a year if you need additional treatment (such as a bone graft) to become a candidate.

If you live in the Toronto area and are committed to getting your dental implants, please contact Willow Dental in Mississauga, Ontario for a free consultation.

posted by Megan P at 11:32 AM