{"id":254,"date":"2020-08-14T14:37:00","date_gmt":"2020-08-14T14:37:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.schumacherdental.com\/blog\/?p=254"},"modified":"2020-09-14T14:37:33","modified_gmt":"2020-09-14T14:37:33","slug":"qualities-that-make-you-good-dental-implant-candidate","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.schumacherdental.com\/blog\/qualities-that-make-you-good-dental-implant-candidate\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Qualities That Make You a Good Dental Implant Candidate"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.schumacherdental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/AdobeStock_97000538-300x200.jpeg\" alt=\"older man smiling and wearing light blue dress shirt and blue striped tie \" class=\"wp-image-255\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.schumacherdental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/AdobeStock_97000538-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.schumacherdental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/AdobeStock_97000538-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.schumacherdental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/AdobeStock_97000538-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.schumacherdental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/AdobeStock_97000538-1536x1024.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.schumacherdental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/AdobeStock_97000538-2048x1365.jpeg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>About 178 million Americans are missing at least one tooth, according to the American College of Prosthodontists. If you\u2019re part of that population, you\u2019ve probably heard multiple people tell you about the benefits of filling the gaps in your grin with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.schumacherdental.com\/dental-implants.html\">dental implants<\/a>. However, you\u2019ve also heard that they\u2019re not suitable for everyone. While your dentist is the best person to determine whether you\u2019re a good dental implant candidate, here are five basic criteria that can help you decide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. You Have Healthy Gums<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For dental implants to be successful, they have to stay firmly attached to your jawbone. If plaque builds up in your mouth and causes gum disease, bacteria can attack your jawbone, making your implants come loose and ultimately fail.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. You\u2019re Committed to Good Oral Health<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To keep your implants strong and healthy, you\u2019ll need to brush your restorations twice a day, just like you would your natural teeth. Flossing and rinsing with mouthwash once daily can remove bacteria from areas of your mouth that your toothbrush alone can\u2019t reach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. You Have a Strong Jawbone<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>After tooth loss, your jawbone gradually shrinks because the roots of your teeth are no longer there to stimulate it through biting and chewing. As a result, the bone may not be strong enough to support dental implants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The good news is that your dentist can perform a bone graft to strengthen the bone. These grafts promote new bone growth, creating the stable foundation your dental implants need to last.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. You Don\u2019t Have Any Chronic Illnesses<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Certain chronic diseases create risks for dental implant placement. For example, diabetes increases your risk of gum disease and slows down the process of your implants fusing with your jawbone. Other conditions like sleep apnea or heart disease can complicate the surgery. Your dentist can discuss these risks during your consultation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. You Don\u2019t Drink a Lot of Alcohol or Smoke<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Drinking alcohol after implant surgery can interfere with healing by causing dry mouth and inhibiting blood clotting. It can also contribute to bone loss over time, increasing the risk of implant failure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Smoking also delays the healing process by restricting blood flow to the mouth. Additionally, it drastically increases your risk of gum disease and oral cancer, both of which can compromise the success of your dental implants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In general, if you\u2019re healthy and take good care of your mouth, you\u2019d make a great dental implant candidate. However, just because you don\u2019t meet all the criteria in this post doesn\u2019t necessarily mean you can never get dental implants. Talk to your dentist about how you can improve your chances of implant success.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Author<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.schumacherdental.com\/meet-the-doctor.html\">Dr. Rob Schumacher<\/a> is a Board-Certified Prosthodontist, meaning he has undergone extensive training to provide solutions to tooth loss. For example, he is able to place and restore dental implants in his very own Wakefield, MA practice, while many general dentists have to refer patients to an outside specialist. You can go through the whole tooth replacement process in one place. To learn more about whether dental implants are right for you, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.schumacherdental.com\/contact-us.html\">visit Dr. Schumacher\u2019s website<\/a> or call (781) 334-3400.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>About 178 million Americans are missing at least one tooth, according to the American College of Prosthodontists. If you\u2019re part of that population, you\u2019ve probably heard multiple people tell you about the benefits of filling the gaps in your grin with dental implants. However, you\u2019ve also heard that they\u2019re not suitable for everyone. 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