Are Dental Implants Really Safe?

If you’re missing some pearly whites, you likely want to replace them with new ones. After all, gaps between teeth harm your smile and oral health! Still, you may fear dental implants aren’t a safe solution for your mouth. That’s understandable – you can’t really commit to treatment if you don’t know its effects. Fortunately, though, your Shelton dentist is here to ease your worries. Read on to learn why implants are perfectly safe, given their low risks and various tips to improve their success.

So, *Are* Dental Implants Safe?

Contrary to what you might think, implant treatment is highly safe. So long as you get it from a qualified dentist, neither the placement process nor the restorations are harmful.

First of all, implant placement is both precise and painless. Thanks to pre-treatment consultation and tools like X-rays, dentists can thoroughly plan the surgery before it starts. They’ll also numb your mouth so you won’t feel discomfort during surgery.

Furthermore, the implants themselves are non-toxic and harmless. Their titanium material, in fact, is biocompatible and naturally fuses with your jawbone. The result is that they actually enhance your jaw’s health.

Implants Have Low Risks

Admittedly, implant treatment carries risks like any other oral surgery. That said, these dangers are minor at best and (should they occur) easily treatable.

The risks of implant placement are fairly straightforward. In particular, the procedure has a slight chance of causing bleeding disorders, infections, and allergic reactions. A dentist could also place an implant too close to a nerve, something that causes numbness or tingling in mouth tissues.

At the same time, such long-term problems are infrequent. Even when they do happen, dentists can perform minor bite adjustments or offer antibiotics to fix things.

Ways to Improve Implant Success

Of course, there are also ways to make implant treatment safer and more effective. To that end, consider using the following tips:

• Find the Right Dentist: You can further reduce the risks of implant placement by finding the right dentist. By seeking out one whose highly trained and experienced, you’ll be less likely to face complications.
• Share Your Health History: Before surgery, share your health history with your dentist. That way, they can plan your procedure accordingly and ensure its success.
• Remember Implant Care: If you properly care for them, implants last long and cause no problems. Therefore, remember to brush them twice daily, floss them once daily, and rinse them with mouthwash as needed.

Ultimately, implants can be safe even as they offer excellent results. With that being the case, consider booking a treatment with your local dentist soon!

About the Practice

Dental Center of Huntington is based in Shelton, CT. Led by Dr. Neal Graber, our practice emphasizes safe and effective dental care. To that end, we perform high-quality, personalized treatments that span preventive, cosmetic, and even restorative dentistry. Our office also offers emergency procedures and various clear aligner services. For more information or to book a visit, you can reach us on our website or by phone at (203)-925-1911.