The Right Candidate for a Dental Implant

The perfect smile is now within reach. People who have suffered losing a tooth or two and even more can now have their smile back without false teeth getting in the way. It has been a common scenario where a lot of false teeth users endure one of the most embarrassing moments of their lives because their ill fitting dentures feel off after a hearty laugh. Now, thanks to the advancing technology in periodontics, you can have a more secure set of teeth that looks real, feels real and sticks like the real tooth and this is what a dental implant is all about.

Imagine a screw secured safely in your jaw and around it is your tooth - that is generally what a dental implant looks like. As it is secured and implanted in your jaw, you don't have to worry about it falling off in the middle of a meal while conversing with somebody. A dental implant lasts for a long time and even for a lifetime if you take care of it and practice good oral hygiene. Most people can have a dental implant but there are those who will prove to be a challenging.

If you go to a periodontist for a gum treatment, you may want to explore your options right there and then. The periodontist can give you an honest assessment of the health of your gums and can give you the possible periodontics treatments that are possible for your situation. There are those who can go for a dental implant but there are those who will not be suited candidates as well. 

People who have brittle bones may not be a good candidate for an implant because the implant will be screwed directly to the jaw bone and brittle bones will not be able to secure it in place. A visit to the periodontist will give you the opportunity to know the status of your oral health, if the periodontist thinks that you may be a good candidate then he might want you to do a few lifestyle changes in preparation for your implant. Some of the things that you need to give up if you want your implant to stay for a long time is to cut back or totally stop smoking. Smoking restricts the blood flow and will not help you heal faster. Smokers, patients who suffer from diabetes or heart problems will need a more thorough evaluation.

A visit to your periodontist is the step towards the right direction so that your desire to have a great smile can come into fruition so go and have an appointment and get your confidence back by flashing a healthy and beautiful smile.