A dental implant can last your whole life, given the proper conditions, as they are meant to be a complete restoration. A restored tooth will not be affected by cavities but will look and act just like any of your natural teeth. But if you are noticing inflammation around your dental implant that is a sign that the implant could be failing. There are many reasons why this could be happening, and gum disease could be the culprit. Learn about everything you can do to prevent your implant from failing by contacting Dr. Glen Marsack of Crescent Lake Dental in Waterford, MI.

Steps Toward Prevention

Dental implants have a very high success rate but failures can still happen. Signs that failure is likely include inflamed and or receding gums, loosening of the implant itself, and severe pain, among others.

Although there are elements out of your control, there is much you can do to prevent these symptoms, and ultimately, implant failure.

Smoking is a habit that should be done away with, as it can lengthen the healing process during the initial stage, and contributes to bad dental health in general.

Bruxism, that is, teeth grinding, should be treated by your dentist as grinding can damage all of your teeth, not just your implants. A custom mouthguard that you wear during the night can prevent it.

Good dental hygiene habits are necessary to even be a candidate for the procedure, so it's important to continue these. Such as brushing twice a day, flossing daily, and visiting your dentist for bi-annual checkups and cleanings.

Dental Implants in Waterford, MI

Take the signs seriously, if you believe your dental implants could be failing, or if you wish to avoid this situation altogether, don't stay away from the office for too long. Schedule an appointment today with your Waterford, MI, dentist Dr. Marsack of Crescent Lake Dental by dialing (248) 682-9331.