Dental implants from your dentists in Independence, MO, can rebuild your smile
Dental implants can last a lifetime, with proper care and maintenance. In fact, dental implants are the most successful surgical implant, boasting a success rate of over 95 percent, according to the American Academy of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons.
Drs. Richard and Jeffrey Mark at Mark Family Dental in Independence, MO, provide comprehensive dental care, including dental implants to rebuild your smile.
Dental implants typically last a lifetime, and offer many important benefits like these:
- They look completely natural
- They are fully stable and don’t move
- You can brush them and floss them just like natural teeth
The success of dental implants is amazing, however, there are a few factors which might affect the longevity of dental implants. These are a few issues which may cause dental implants to not last as long:
- Having diabetes
- Radiation to your jaws, face, or head
- Smoking or drinking excessive amounts of alcohol
Once the dental implants are placed, there are a few additional factors which can make the dental implants fail, including:
- Infection, which can affect bone attachment
- Clenching or grinding, which puts stress on the implant
- An implant screw which is too short or narrow
Your dental implant could be failing if you experience:
- Discomfort or pain around the implant site
- A bad smell or taste coming from the implant site
- Gum redness or swelling around the implant site
- Bleeding or other discharge from the implant site
- Movement of the dental implant screw or crown
Your dentist can do a lot to save your dental implants, but you need to act quickly and see your dentist as soon as you can. Your dentist may recommend:
- Placing a wider implant screw to support the crown
- Antibiotic therapy if you have an infection
- A custom-fit nightguard if you are grinding and clenching
To learn more about the benefits of dental implants and how they can rebuild your smile, call Drs. Richard and Jeffrey Mark at Mark Family Dental in Independence, MO. You can reach them by calling (816) 461-3660, so call now!