When is the Best Time to Get Dental Implants?
The best time to get dental implants is as soon as possible.
If you have lost one or more teeth, you may be considering dental implants. This is an excellent choice of restorative dental treatment that will allow you to chew and speak normally and smile with confidence. Dental implants will also help support your oral health, protecting you from the risk of losing additional teeth around your missing teeth.
Now may wonder…
When is the best time to get dental implants?
The answer is…
As Soon As Possible
One of the most worrisome issues surrounding missing teeth is bone loss in the jaw. Without a tooth root to stimulate the bone, it will become less dense in the place where the tooth once was. The longer you wait to get your dental implant, the more bone loss you will suffer.
By getting a dental implant, you can actually replace the missing tooth root structure. The bone in your jaw will be stimulated to bond with the titanium implant peg, creating a strong, stable base for your implant and also helping to stop bone loss.
As you can see, in order to maintain healthy bone in your jaw, the best time to get a dental implant is as soon as you possibly can. Unfortunately, not everyone can just walk into the dentist’s office and get a successful implant.
You May Need to Wait Until After…
…Finding the Right Implant Dentist
The skill and experience of your implant dentist is a huge factor in the success of your implant procedure. It is very important to find an implant dentist that you feel totally comfortable trusting with your implants. Some key signs of a quality implant dentist include:
- Specific training in dental implants
- Large number of happy implant patients
- Partnership with a quality dental lab for fabrication of implant crowns
…Controlling Oral Infections
It is important to be in good oral health prior to your dental implant surgery. This will help reduce the risk of any complications during your recovery. If you have a moderate to severe gum disease infection, your dentist can help you cure the infection before your surgery using treatments such as root scaling & planing and antibacterial mouthwash.
…Quitting Smoking
Smoking in general is bad for your oral health. It can be especially dangerous for smokers to undergo oral surgery, as smoking can interfere with healing. It is best to quit smoking well before your surgery—and hopefully never start up again.
Ready to Learn More?
If you would like to learn more about whether you are a good candidate for dental implants right now, please contact California Dental Group for an appointment.
