When it comes to dental matters, everyone craves a natural and good-looking smile. However, many people avoid the dentist out of embarrassment or fear (dentophobia). It is not advisable to do so since your dental health is of utmost importance. Tooth damage, decay, and gum disease are serious issues that will not resolve themselves over time.
Your dental health will continue to deteriorate if you do not seek medical attention since these issues are progressive. If these conditions are not addressed promptly, you may lose your natural teeth. If your pulp chamber is not fit, a dental implant could be a viable option. To know if your teeth are too far gone for dental implants, here are a few things you should know:
Decay will have reached your nerves and pulp if your tooth is seriously infected. If you are in this stage, it may be too late to get a root canal treatment. In more severe cases, undergoing root canal therapy sessions may prove ineffective. In such cases, your dentist will recommend the removal of the infected tooth. Further tests will also determine if your pulp will be able to handle a dental implant.
The availability of bone is a major determinant of whether you can get dental implants. For this procedure to be successful, there must be enough bone to grow the dental implant and anchor it firmly. If your dental structure is too far gone, it might not be able to support an implant. If the bone remaining after decay is not enough, the dental implant will not hold. However, it is never too late to get dental implants. The American Association of Oral Maxillofacial Surgeons (AAOMS) recommend bone grafting if your jawbone is too soft or thin to hold the implant in place.
If you do not get implants at the appropriate time, you may get implants that do not work. A delay in getting the implants depraves your jawbone of stimulation. This leads to shrinkage of your jawbone, restricting it from keeping an implant in place. In time, the implants will slip around, lift, and fall off. When done on time, the bone will tighten around the implant, making it strong. Chewing reinforces the implant in place. A typical titanium dental implant can be successful in a period of three to six months.
It is advisable to get dental implants after the extraction of the damaged tooth. However, if it has been a while since losing your tooth, it can complicate the situation. To remedy this, you can get a bone graft to create enough space for the implant. Also, you can get mini dentures that are cheaper, easier, and safer to install. They do not require a lot of bone to attach and are effective even if you have worn dentures.
As a general rule, it is never too late to get dental implants. Decide on the matter while keeping in mind the professional advice of your dentist. For more information on any dental procedure, visit Implant Dentistry Periodontics & Facial Rejuvenation at our offices in Tampa or Wesley Chapel, Florida. You can also call 813 517 0100 or 813 973 7770 to book an appointment.
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