{"id":62,"date":"2020-08-12T16:34:18","date_gmt":"2020-08-12T16:34:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.highlandsmilesdental.com\/blog\/?p=62"},"modified":"2020-08-26T16:34:25","modified_gmt":"2020-08-26T16:34:25","slug":"qualities-of-good-dental-implant-candidates","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.highlandsmilesdental.com\/blog\/2020\/08\/12\/qualities-of-good-dental-implant-candidates\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Qualities Good Dental Implant Candidates Have"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Choosing the right tooth replacement option can be difficult. You want something that is long lasting, functional, and blends in with the rest of your smile. Dental implants<\/a> are a preferred choice of both dental professionals and patients alike, but are they right for you? Read on to learn about five important characteristics that could determine if you are a good dental implant candidate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Excellent Oral Hygiene<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The success of your dental implants relies on how well you\ntake care of them. Implants require similar maintenance as your normal teeth\ndo. This includes brushing twice and flossing once daily.  Using a mouth rinse is also a great step to\nreduce bacteria in the mouth that could compromise surrounding teeth and gum\ntissue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Healthy Gums<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Dental implants are even more vulnerable to gum inflammation\nthan your natural teeth are. If you develop an infection of your gum tissue, also\nknown as periodontal disease, then the gum can detach from the implant and\ncreate pockets. When harmful bacteria build up, they can attack the bone that\u2019s\nsupporting your implants causing them to fail.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

In order to be successful, implants need to be anchored and\nfuse to the jawbone. When you\u2019re missing teeth, overtime your jawbone will begin\nto deteriorate. In this case, the jawbone is unlikely to support a healthy\nimplant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

No Chronic Disease<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Dental implants are best suited for patient who have good overall\nhealth. Chronic diseases, like diabetes, interfere with the process of fusion\nbetween the implant and jawbone as well as slowing healing and increasing the\nprobability of developing periodontal disease. Conditions like heart disease\nand sleep apnea can interfere with the anesthesia during the procedure which\ncan ultimately lead to complications. All of your chronic health problems\nshould be addressed while considering dental implants as a tooth replacement\noption.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Good Lifestyle Habits<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Patients who have riskier lifestyle habits, like smoking\ntobacco products, excessively drinking alcohol, and other drug use are not good\ncandidates for dental implants. Drinking alcohol can interfere with the healing\nprocess by causing dry mouth and inhibiting the clotting of blood. Over time, it\ncan also lead to bone loss making it much more difficult to place implants.\nSmoking increases your risk of gum disease and slows the healing process which can\nincrease your chance of complications. Both of these habits are destructive,\nespecially for someone who is getting dental implants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you have all of these qualities, chances are that you\u2019re\na good candidate for dental implants in Highland Park! You will be reaping the\nbenefits of your new smile in no time!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About the Author<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

At Highland Smiles Dental, Dr. Girish\nSandadi<\/a> provides many different services, including dental\nimplants<\/a>, to patients who are looking to restore their smile. He first\ncompleted dental school in India before earning his Doctor of Dental Surgery\nfrom the University of Michigan at Ann Arbor. He is a member of both the\nAmerican Dental Association and Texas Dental Association. For more information\non dental implants or to schedule a consultation, visit his website<\/a> or call\n(214) 528-9990.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Choosing the right tooth replacement option can be difficult. You want something that is long lasting, functional, and blends in with the rest of your smile. Dental implants are a preferred choice of both dental professionals and patients alike, but are they right for you? Read on to learn about five important characteristics that could […]<\/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":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.highlandsmilesdental.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/62"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.highlandsmilesdental.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.highlandsmilesdental.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.highlandsmilesdental.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.highlandsmilesdental.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=62"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.highlandsmilesdental.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/62\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":64,"href":"https:\/\/www.highlandsmilesdental.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/62\/revisions\/64"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.highlandsmilesdental.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=62"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.highlandsmilesdental.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=62"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.highlandsmilesdental.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=62"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}