{"id":403,"date":"2018-03-05T07:22:33","date_gmt":"2018-03-05T07:22:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pineypointdentalimplants.com\/blog\/?p=403"},"modified":"2018-04-30T07:23:57","modified_gmt":"2018-04-30T07:23:57","slug":"dental-implants-houston-11","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pineypointdentalimplants.com\/blog\/dental-implants-houston-11\/","title":{"rendered":"Who Is a Good Candidate for Dental Implants in Houston?"},"content":{"rendered":"<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-404\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pineypointdentalimplants.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/AdobeStock_38073115-300x200.jpeg\" alt=\"woman smile close-up\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pineypointdentalimplants.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/AdobeStock_38073115-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.pineypointdentalimplants.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/AdobeStock_38073115-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.pineypointdentalimplants.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/AdobeStock_38073115.jpeg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>In our continuing series on dental implants, we are working to answer everything you have ever wanted to know about this fantastic tooth replacement option. On today\u2019s agenda, we are covering who is a good <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pineypointdentalimplants.com\/ideal-candidates-for-dental-implants.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">candidate for dental implants<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in Houston. Spoiler alert: most people who have lost a tooth can benefit from implant dentistry! Keep reading to find out just what it takes to get dental implants in Part II of Basic Questions on Dental Implants.<\/span>\r\n\r\n<!--more-->\r\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Good Oral, Overall Health<\/span><\/h2>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In order to determine your eligibility for Houston dental implants, you should schedule a consultation with your trusted implant dentist. During this initial appointment, Dr. Koo will evaluate the extent of your tooth loss while considering the state of your oral and overall health. <\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dental implants are placed surgically, so the first prerequisite is being healthy enough to heal from this procedure. Patients who have diabetes or other diseases that compromise the immune system may be better served by a non-implant-retained solution.<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Additionally, the jawbone should be strong enough to support the anchoring of dental implants. Tooth loss results in the deterioration of this bone, which may make it difficult for patients who have been missing teeth for many years to receive dental implants. To help improve the environment for dental implants and reduce the risk of implant failure, a bone graft may be recommended first. <\/span>\r\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Risk Factors for Implant Failure<\/span><\/h2>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Estimates say that over 95% of Houston dental implant procedures are successful. However, sometimes dental implants can fail. If your implant dentist determines that you are at a higher risk of dental implant failure, another option may be recommended. <\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some of the factors that contribute to failing dental implants include:<\/span>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Poor oral hygiene which allows bacteria to build up around the dental implant posts<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Smoking and tobacco use<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Periodontal disease<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Poor overall health (as detailed above)<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Poor diet<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pregnancy (we will recommend getting implants after birth)<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Taking certain medications that affect the immune system<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Learn More about Dental Implants Today! <\/span><\/h2>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The only way to learn whether or not you are eligible for a dental implant in Houston is to schedule a consultation with your implant dentist! Even if you are not a candidate for this tooth replacement option, a prosthodontist can help you identify another excellent method of completing your smile based on your specific needs. The important thing is finding a replacement ASAP!<\/span>\r\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Meet the Practice<\/span><\/h2>\r\n<i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Piney Point Dental Implant Center is Houston\u2019s home for dental implants. To learn even more about how they work or to find out whether or not dental implants can be used to complete your smile, we invite you to <\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pineypointdentalimplants.com\/contact-us.html\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">contact the office at <\/span><\/i><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">713-597-7340<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. \u00a0<\/span><\/i>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"In our continuing series on dental implants, we are working to answer everything you have ever wanted to know about this fantastic tooth replacement option. On today\u2019s agenda, we are covering who is a good candidate for dental implants in Houston. Spoiler alert: most people who have lost a tooth can benefit from implant dentistry! 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