Could you be the ideal candidate for this lifelong tooth replacement?
Not providing your mouth with the proper care that it needs now means that your smile could be in trouble in the future. Everything from cavities and gum disease to tooth loss can happen. If you are an adult who is missing one or more permanent teeth the good news is that our Mount Airy, NC, dentists, Drs. G. Bennett and Lynette Smith, offer a solution that will restore your missing teeth and give you a full smile again: dental implants!
More about Dental Implants
Most adults who are missing at least a single tooth can be candidates for dental implants; however, there are several factors that determine whether or not you are right for the treatment at this moment. Some of the things that our Mount Airy, NC, general dentist will discuss with you include:
- The health of your jawbone: We will need to run x-rays to make sure that there isn’t significant bone loss (a complication of tooth loss). However, if there isn’t enough healthy jawbone to support the implant, don't fret! We will just need to perform bone grafting to rebuild the jawbone before you can get an implant.
- Your overall health: Are you dealing with diabetes? Do you have other chronic health issues? If so, it’s important that you have your condition under control before getting implants. For example, uncontrolled blood sugar can affect the healing process and increase your risk of infection. Proper medication is key!
- Your oral health: Are you currently dealing with gum disease? Has our dentist discovered a cavity during your checkup? Again, these are things we will need to treat first and foremost before performing any restorative dentistry, but afterward, you will be all set for your new tooth replacement!
If you want to find out if dental implants are the right treatment option for replacing your missing teeth, call our dental office in Mount Airy, NC, to schedule a consultation! Turn to Blue Ridge Dental to treat your tooth loss: (336) 789-5306