Do you have teeth missing from your smile? Feeling less than confident about the appearance of your teeth can make you feel insecure and as a result, you may hide your smile or even smile less often. Furthermore, missing teeth can cause difficulty eating or speaking clearly. At Padden Dental, we love nothing more than transforming the lives of our patients by restoring mouth function and giving our patients a reason to smile by providing quality dental work, such as dental implants in Vancouver, Washington.
Why Dental Implants are such a Popular Treatment for Missing Teeth
Dental implants are a great option for nearly anyone that is missing one or more teeth, who …show more content…
As with any type of oral surgery, there is always a certain degree of rick for infection, nerve damage, or sinus problems. However, in the case of dental implants, this risk is very low and success rates of dental implants are up to 98 percent according to WebMD. Therefore, it's highly probable to say that your new implants may last you a lifetime!
Special Considerations for Dental Implants
Implants are a versatile option and work well for most patients. In fact, dental implants are often placed in patients with health conditions such as cancer, heart disease, and diabetes. If you have any of the following pre-existing conditions, you should bring them up with your dentist during the implant consultation:
Indicate any existing dental work you have previously had done. Implants can sometimes replace or improve existing dental work to create a more complete and effective outcome.
Be sure to let your dentist know about any existing medical problems you may have. All medications you are taking and current medical conditions should be discussed with your dentist. Typically, if you are healthy enough for routine dental work, you a good candidate for dental