{"id":58,"date":"2020-07-18T18:47:15","date_gmt":"2020-07-18T18:47:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kathylamdds.com\/blog\/?p=58"},"modified":"2020-09-18T18:47:22","modified_gmt":"2020-09-18T18:47:22","slug":"good-dental-implant-candidate","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kathylamdds.com\/blog\/2020\/07\/18\/good-dental-implant-candidate\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Qualities that Make You a Good Dental Implant Candidate"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Things you once found easy, like speaking and chewing, can\nbecome challenging when you are missing your natural teeth. Not only do you struggle\nto eat some of your favorite foods, but over time, your jawbone will begin to\nshrink and leave you with a more aged appearance. However, with modern dental technology\nthere are several ways that missing teeth can be replaced. A preferred method\nby dentists and patients alike is dental implants<\/a>,\nbut they aren\u2019t for everyone. Continue reading to learn what makes a good\ndental implant candidate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Strong Jawbone<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When you\u2019re missing teeth, your jawbone will begin to deteriorate\nover time because it isn\u2019t being stimulated by regular chewing in the areas\nwhere your natural teeth are missing. For a dental implant to be successful, it\u2019s\nimportant that they are anchored in a jawbone that is sufficient enough to\nsupport them for a long period of time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Optimal Gum Health<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Dental implants are even more vulnerable to gum inflammation\nthan your natural teeth are. If you develop periodontal disease, which is an\ninfection of the gum tissue, the gum can detach from the implant and create pockets\nthat will fill up with bacteria. As it progresses, bacteria will begin\nattacking your jawbone and cause your dental implants to fail.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

Just like your regular teeth, it is important to maintain\nyour dental implants through regular brushing and flossing every single day.\nUsing a mouthwash is also a great step to reduce bacteria in the mouth that\ncould lead to issues with your surrounding teeth and soft tissues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Healthy Lifestyle Choices<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Patients who live a riskier lifestyle are more likely to experience\na dental implant failure. For instance, if you smoke tobacco products, you have\nan increased risk of gum disease and are interfering with the healing process.\nThis increases your chance of complications. It\u2019s important to refrain from smoking\nfor 2-3 months after your procedure. Drinking heavily can also interfere with\nthis healing process by causing dry mouth and inhibiting the clotting of blood.\nBoth these habits are highly destructive, especially if you are getting dental\nimplants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

Dental implants are ideal for those who are not suffering\nfrom any chronic diseases. Conditions like diabetes interfere with the process\nof fusion between the implant and jawbone as well as slowing down the healing\nprocess and increasing your probability of developing periodontal disease.\nOther conditions, like sleep apnea and heart disease, can create complications\nrelated to the anesthesia. You should address any chronic health issues with\nyour dentist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If all of these characteristics should like you, chances are\nthat you are an ideal candidate for dental implants. But ultimately, it is up\nto your dentist to help you decide if they would be a good way to restore your\nsmile.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

Dr.\nKathy Lam<\/a> provides a wide array of services, including dental implants, at\nher practice in Wheaton, IL. She earned her Doctor of Dental Surgery at Howard\nUniversity College of Dentistry and is committed to regularly undergoing\ncontinuing education courses through Spear. For more information about dental\nimplants or to schedule a consultation with Dr. Lam, visit her website<\/a> or call (630)\n653-7720.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Things you once found easy, like speaking and chewing, can become challenging when you are missing your natural teeth. Not only do you struggle to eat some of your favorite foods, but over time, your jawbone will begin to shrink and leave you with a more aged appearance. However, with modern dental technology there are […]<\/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-58","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.kathylamdds.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/58","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.kathylamdds.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.kathylamdds.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.kathylamdds.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.kathylamdds.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=58"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.kathylamdds.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/58\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":60,"href":"https:\/\/www.kathylamdds.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/58\/revisions\/60"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.kathylamdds.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=58"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.kathylamdds.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=58"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.kathylamdds.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=58"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}