{"id":84,"date":"2020-01-06T03:22:50","date_gmt":"2020-01-06T03:22:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.beverlyfarmsdental.com\/blog\/?p=84"},"modified":"2025-11-12T18:28:15","modified_gmt":"2025-11-12T18:28:15","slug":"https-www-beverlyfarmsdental-com-blog-candidate-dental-implants","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beverlyfarmsdental.com\/blog\/2020\/01\/06\/https-www-beverlyfarmsdental-com-blog-candidate-dental-implants\/","title":{"rendered":"Am I a Candidate for Dental Implants?"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"modelYou probably never expected it to happen to you, but you\u2019ve lost a tooth or two over the years. You\u2019re not alone. 120 million Americans are also missing at least one tooth. Now, there are several options to fill the empty space, but there\u2019s one treatment over 500,000 people are turning to each year. Dental implants are a preferred solution because they replace the entire tooth structure, including the root. As a result, you can enjoy exceptional benefits from a prosthetic that closely looks and feels like your own tooth. Although they can be used to treat all severities of tooth loss, they aren\u2019t right for everyone. Here\u2019s what you need to know to determine if you\u2019re a candidate for dental implants<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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What are Dental Implants?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Traditional dental prosthetics only replace the portion of\nyour tooth visible above the gum line. Although this method is effective, there\nare some limitations and disadvantages. Dental implants go a step further than\nconventional treatments to also recreate the root. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A titanium implant post is surgically placed into your\njawbone to act as a new root. Your bone fuses to the post to support your restoration,\nwhich is attached to the post using an abutment. You\u2019ll enjoy a solution that replicates\nyour natural tooth while also having the potential to last for a lifetime. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Are Dental Implants Right for Me?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

No matter if you\u2019re missing one tooth, multiple teeth, or an\nentire arch, you might be a candidate for dental implants. Generally, if you\nhave good oral and general health, you can get dental implants; however, your\ndentist will also need to discuss your medical and lifestyle history. They will\nreview a CT scan as well to look for any issues beneath the surface that can\nlead to implant failure, like infection or bone loss. If your dentist finds infection\nor bone loss, you can become a candidate for dental implants with additional\ntreatments, such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • Periodontal Therapy:<\/strong> Although gum disease
    is preventable, it\u2019s a leading cause of tooth loss. Since it destroys the
    supporting structures for your teeth, you can\u2019t get dental implants if the
    infection is active. You can become a candidate for them with periodontal
    therapy. After the infection is treated, you can move on to your placement
    surgery.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Bone Grafting:<\/strong> Periodontal disease or untreated
    tooth loss can cause low bone density in your jaw. If there isn\u2019t enough bone,
    your jaw won\u2019t be able to support your implant posts. Bone grafting thickens
    your jaw to ensure your implants have the strong foundation they need to thrive.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    How Can I Get Started?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Take the first step toward a complete smile by scheduling a\nconsultation with your dentist. They\u2019ll replace your missing teeth with a\nsolution that looks and feels natural.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    You probably never expected it to happen to you, but you\u2019ve lost a tooth or two over the years. You\u2019re not alone. 120 million Americans are also missing at least one tooth. Now, there are several options to fill the empty space, but there\u2019s one treatment over 500,000 people are turning to each year. Dental […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-84","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.beverlyfarmsdental.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/84","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.beverlyfarmsdental.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.beverlyfarmsdental.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.beverlyfarmsdental.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.beverlyfarmsdental.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=84"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.beverlyfarmsdental.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/84\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":537,"href":"https:\/\/www.beverlyfarmsdental.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/84\/revisions\/537"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.beverlyfarmsdental.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=84"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.beverlyfarmsdental.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=84"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.beverlyfarmsdental.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=84"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}