{"id":122,"date":"2019-11-14T15:51:00","date_gmt":"2019-11-14T15:51:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.advanceddentaltreatment.com\/blog\/?p=122"},"modified":"2019-12-02T15:56:17","modified_gmt":"2019-12-02T15:56:17","slug":"4-qualities-that-make-a-good-candidate-for-dental-implants","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.advanceddentaltreatment.com\/blog\/2019\/11\/4-qualities-that-make-a-good-candidate-for-dental-implants\/","title":{"rendered":"4 Qualities That Make a Good Candidate for Dental Implants"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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If you\u2019ve recently been suffering from tooth loss or have never been able to decide what tooth replacement option is the best for you, then you could benefit from getting dental implants in Greenfield. This modern solution offers countless advantages over traditional restorative procedures such as dentures, fixed bridges, and dental crowns. If you\u2019re wondering whether or not you\u2019re a good candidate, here are four qualities that dentists look for in a patient who would like to get dental implants. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Good Oral Health<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

With proper care and maintenance, your dental implants can last for several decades. However, even before the procedure begins, it is important to minimize complications by having good oral health. That means that you brush twice each day for two minutes, floss daily, and rinse with antibacterial mouthwash regularly. If you suffer from oral health problems such as gum disease, cavities, or tooth infections, your dentist in Greenfield will need to treat those issues before your surgery can be scheduled. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Free of Bad Oral Habits<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Bad oral habits such as nail-biting, teeth grinding, and\nsmoking can cause your dental implants to fail or their lifespan to shrink. To\nprevent this from happening, it\u2019s important to speak with your implant dentist about\nyour oral habits during your consultation. They can help you develop a plan or\ntreatment to keep these issues from causing excessive wear-and-tear on your\nreplacement teeth and future complications. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sufficient Jawbone Density<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

During your initial consultation, your implant dentist will\ntake several images of your mouth and facial structure. This is to examine the density\nof your jawbone. When patients have lived with gaps in their smile for years,\nit can cause their jawbone to deteriorate due to a lack of stimulation. If this\nis the case for you, you may need a bone graft before your implant surgery.\nThis way, your jawbone will be thick enough to provide a stable and strong\nfoundation for your titanium implants.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Free of Immunodeficiencies<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

While it\u2019s often completely out of your control, diseases\nand conditions that cause a weakened immune system can have a drastic impact on\nyour body\u2019s ability to properly heal from your dental implant surgery. This can\nincrease the risk of implant failure, resulting in additional damage or issues\nsuch as infections. Because of this, most dentists may advise patients with immunodeficiencies\nor certain diseases against getting dental implants, because it could put their\noverall wellbeing at risk. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Whether you embody these qualities of a good candidate for\ndental implants or not, it\u2019s always a good idea to visit your dentist for a\nconsultation. With an in-person examination, your dentist will be able to let\nyou know if implants are the right choice for you, or if there\u2019s a better\noption you could benefit from. No matter what the outcome of your initial visit\nis, replacing your missing teeth is vital for quality livelihood and good oral\nhealth. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

About the Author<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dr. William Carini<\/a> has over 20 years of experience restoring and optimizing the health of his patients\u2019 smiles. He has completed several advanced training seminars to sharpen his skills in implant dentistry and keep him up-to-date with the latest technology and techniques that the dental world has to offer. He has also attended several courses with nationally recognized Spear Education. For questions or to schedule a consultation for dental implants, visit Advanced Dental Treatments Center\u2019s website<\/a> or call 414-209-7463. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

If you\u2019ve recently been suffering from tooth loss or have never been able to decide what tooth replacement option is the best for you, then you could benefit from getting dental implants in Greenfield. This modern solution offers countless advantages over traditional restorative procedures such as dentures, fixed bridges, and dental crowns. If you\u2019re wondering […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-122","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.advanceddentaltreatment.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/122","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.advanceddentaltreatment.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.advanceddentaltreatment.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.advanceddentaltreatment.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.advanceddentaltreatment.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=122"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.advanceddentaltreatment.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/122\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":124,"href":"https:\/\/www.advanceddentaltreatment.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/122\/revisions\/124"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.advanceddentaltreatment.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=122"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.advanceddentaltreatment.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=122"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.advanceddentaltreatment.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=122"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}