Are Dental Implants Right for You?

What do you do when a tooth suffers damage to the point that it cannot be restored anymore? You can either go toothless for the rest of your life or get a dental implant. A dental implant makes use of an artificial tooth, which is implanted (hence the name). The artificial tooth is anchored into the jawbone, making it as permanent as can be.

How do you decide if a dental implant is the right thing for you?

Here are some questions you can ask yourself.

1. Are you generally healthy overall?
2. Is your jawbone structure strong enough to support a dental implant?
3. Will you be able to take care of the dental implant and practice good oral hygiene?

The second question is best answered by a dentist. If the answer is yes to all the questions, though, you are a good candidate for a dental implant procedure.

Posted on October 4, 2009 at 12:41 pm by admin · Permalink
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