{"id":219,"date":"2019-07-08T20:48:13","date_gmt":"2019-07-08T20:48:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.arlingtondentalimplants.com\/blog\/?p=219"},"modified":"2019-08-08T20:49:54","modified_gmt":"2019-08-08T20:49:54","slug":"dental-implant-salvage-in-arlington-how-you-can-tell-your-restoration-is-failing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.arlingtondentalimplants.com\/blog\/2019\/07\/08\/dental-implant-salvage-in-arlington-how-you-can-tell-your-restoration-is-failing\/","title":{"rendered":"Dental Implant Salvage in Arlington: How You Can Tell Your Restoration is Failing"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.arlingtondentalimplants.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/AdobeStock_197299059__1563481557_58363.jpg\" alt=\"dental implants\" class=\"wp-image-220\" width=\"287\" height=\"215\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.arlingtondentalimplants.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/AdobeStock_197299059__1563481557_58363.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.arlingtondentalimplants.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/AdobeStock_197299059__1563481557_58363-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.arlingtondentalimplants.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/AdobeStock_197299059__1563481557_58363-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 287px) 100vw, 287px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019ve recently received dental implants, you\u2019re\nprobably feeling pretty good about the way you look and feel. Not only do you\nhave a restoration that is permanent, but it also restores your smile, making\nit virtually impossible for anyone to tell the difference between your real and\nfake teeth! But then suddenly, something doesn\u2019t feel right and you\u2019re left\nwondering what could be wrong. While the success rate for dental implant\nplacement is high, there is a chance it could fail. Find out the signs and\nsymptoms and if you are in need of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.arlingtondentalimplants.com\/dental-implants-salvage.html\">dental\nimplant salvage in Arlington<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Can Cause an Implant to Fail?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Before receiving your dental implants in Arlington, you and\nyour dentist will discuss your oral and medical history. Why? This is important\nbecause there are factors that can play a pivotal role in the success of your\ndental implant placement. Some of these factors include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Smoking:<\/strong> Smoking and tobacco can cause\nyour implant to fail because of a few reasons. First, it restricts blood flow\nto your gums, and two, it weakens your immune system and makes it harder for\nyour body to heal. This makes the osseointegration process, which is the fusing\nof the implant to the bone, nearly impossible. Without this process, your\nimplant placement will not be successful. <\/li><li><strong>Gum disease:<\/strong> If you have gum disease\nprior to having a dental implant placed, you can expect difficulties to arise.\nGum disease that is left untreated can cause bone and tooth loss. Without\nenough bone density to support the implant and its restoration, there is no use\nin having them placed. Instead, you would need gum disease therapy as well as a\nbone graft to add supporting bone to the area. <\/li><li><strong>Medical problems:<\/strong> Autoimmune disorders\ncan make it more difficult for your body to heal, which just like smoking,\ninterferes with the ability to for osseointegration to occur. When taking\ncertain medications, make sure to tell your dentist, so they can determine if\ndental implants are the right solution for you.<\/li><li><strong>Poor oral hygiene:<\/strong> If you are slacking on\nyour brushing, flossing, rinsing, and regular visits to the dentist, this can\nsignificantly impact your dental implant success. <\/li><li><strong>A surgeon who is ill-equipped to place an\nimplant<\/strong>: Whether they don\u2019t know how to put in an implant or are unfamiliar\nwith the process, this is the biggest red flag for possible dental implant\nfailure. These titanium posts must be strategically positioned in order to hold\nup the restoration, so you want to make sure you choose someone who knows what\nthey\u2019re doing.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Can a Failed Implant be Treated?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>While it depends on the severity of the problem, it might\nrequire your dentist to completely remove the implant, allow the area to heal\ncompletely, and start again. This is a serious surgical procedure, so nothing\ncan or should be rushed. If your dentist believes you could benefit from having\nanother implant put back in, you\u2019ll need to spend ample time healing from the\nfailed process before moving forward with a replacement implant. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To prevent dental implant failure, there are a few things\nyou can do, including taking proper care of your implants, visiting your\ndentist, ceasing smoking, and avoid bad habits that can damage your teeth. It\u2019s\nalso important that you increase your calcium intake to support good bone\nhealth and strength. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dental implant failure is extremely rare, so don\u2019t expect it\nto be a normal occurrence. In most situations, your implant procedure will be a\ntrue success, and you\u2019ll enjoy your new and improved smile for many years. But\nif failure does occur, don\u2019t lose hope. There are things you can do to address\nthe situation and get your smile back on track.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>About the Author <\/strong><br>Dr. Douglas Baldwin received his education at University of Texas colleges in Arlington and San Antonio. Since earning his dental degree, he has spent years learning about innovative technologies to bring to his patients in North Texas. Studying at the California Implant Institute, he is knowledgeable and skilled with implant dentistry, and he strives to help patients achieve fully restored smiles with the help of dental implants. To learn more about Dr. Baldwin or the services offered at his practice, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.arlingtondentalimplants.com\/contact-us.html\">contact us<\/a> at <strong>(817) 478-4300.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you\u2019ve recently received dental implants, you\u2019re probably feeling pretty good about the way you look and feel. Not only do you have a restoration that is permanent, but it also restores your smile, making it virtually impossible for anyone to tell the difference between your real and fake teeth! 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