{"id":283,"date":"2023-02-28T17:53:20","date_gmt":"2023-02-28T17:53:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.edfamilydental.com\/blog\/?p=283"},"modified":"2023-03-07T17:53:34","modified_gmt":"2023-03-07T17:53:34","slug":"are-dental-implants-safe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.edfamilydental.com\/blog\/2023\/02\/28\/are-dental-implants-safe\/","title":{"rendered":"Are Dental Implants Safe?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.edfamilydental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/AdobeStock_229403160__1678212347_24389.jpg\" alt=\"yellow graphic of a dental implant\" class=\"wp-image-284\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.edfamilydental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/AdobeStock_229403160__1678212347_24389.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.edfamilydental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/AdobeStock_229403160__1678212347_24389-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.edfamilydental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/AdobeStock_229403160__1678212347_24389-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.edfamilydental.com\/dental-implants.html\">Dental\nimplants<\/a> are often recommended to patients for tooth replacement, and when\nyou witness the incredible results that they produce, it\u2019s easy to see why. Dental\nimplants not only look and feel incredibly realistic, but they\u2019re the only\ntooth replacement option that can stop the bone loss associated with missing a\ntooth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, the fact that dental implants involve being\nsurgically implanted can make a lot of people wonder whether the procedure is\nsafe. If you\u2019re wondering, here\u2019s a guide that can tell you what you\u2019d want to\nknow. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Are Dental Implants Safe?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Any surgery involves risk, but dental implants are remarkably\nsafe when compared to other procedures. In fact, 95% of dental implants last\nfor over 20 years, making them more durable than other tooth replacement\noptions by a matter of a decade.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Risks Come with Dental Implants?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>That said, there are issues that can cause dental implants\nto fail, and they can be pretty unpleasant to deal with. Infection is the\nbiggest one\u2014bacteria in the mouth can potentially enter the implant area and\nseep beneath the gumline, leading to a condition known as peri-implantitis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Peri-implantitis attacks the jawbone and causes bone loss,\nwhich compromises the integrity of the implant. It can also be pretty\nuncomfortable, and involve rolling fevers and fatigue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Do I Decrease My Risk for Infection?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;As was mentioned\npreviously, implant failure is incredibly rare, as is the risk for infection.\nThat said there are quite a few things that you can do to mitigate that risk.\nThe most important is good hygiene\u2014brushing twice a day, flossing once, and\nusing antibacterial mouthwash to prevent the buildup of bacteria.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are also some conditions that can put you at an\nincreased risk of infection. Diabetes, for example, can increase your chances\nof contracting peri-implantitis. Certain medications, like immunosuppressants,\ncan have a similar effect. If you have one of these conditions, you ought to\ntalk to your dentist about whether it could cause problems for your dental\nimplant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Author<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Dr. Eduart Shkurti is a dentist who works hard to be able to\ntreat a wide variety of patients for an incredibly diverse range of issues. To\ndo that, he ensures that he\u2019s always on top of the latest in oral medicine. Dr.\nShkurti originally began practicing dentistry in Albania for nine years before\nmoving to the U.S. He received his D.D.S. from the University of Southern\nCalifornia, and he is an active member in both the American Dental Association\nand the New York Dental Society.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have any questions about dental implants, he can be\nreached at his <a href=\"https:\/\/www.edfamilydental.com\/contact-us.html\">website<\/a>\nor by phone at (718) 806-1662.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Dental implants are often recommended to patients for tooth replacement, and when you witness the incredible results that they produce, it\u2019s easy to see why. Dental implants not only look and feel incredibly realistic, but they\u2019re the only tooth replacement option that can stop the bone loss associated with missing a tooth. 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