{"id":467,"date":"2018-09-12T17:14:28","date_gmt":"2018-09-12T17:14:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pineypointdentalimplants.com\/blog\/?p=467"},"modified":"2018-09-12T17:14:28","modified_gmt":"2018-09-12T17:14:28","slug":"houston-dental-implant","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pineypointdentalimplants.com\/blog\/houston-dental-implant\/","title":{"rendered":"What to Do if You Think Your Houston Dental Implant Is Failing"},"content":{"rendered":"<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-468\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pineypointdentalimplants.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/AdobeStock_132809947__1536772426_60556-300x217.jpg\" alt=\"alarmed man covering mouth\" width=\"300\" height=\"217\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pineypointdentalimplants.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/AdobeStock_132809947__1536772426_60556-300x217.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.pineypointdentalimplants.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/AdobeStock_132809947__1536772426_60556-768x556.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.pineypointdentalimplants.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/AdobeStock_132809947__1536772426_60556.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>It is rare that a Houston dental implant fails \u2014 in fact, this procedure has over a 95 percent success rate. However, that doesn\u2019t mean you shouldn\u2019t be alert to the signs that one of your implants may be in trouble. The sooner you notice any hints that indicate your new smile is failing, you should visit an oral surgeon. It might be possible to save the implant so you can continue to enjoy your strong, beautiful, and complete set of teeth.\r\n\r\n<!--more-->\r\n<h2>Signs of Implant Failure<\/h2>\r\nHere are some signs that may indicate there is a problem with your dental implant in Houston:\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>An implant feels loose or wobbly<\/li>\r\n \t<li>There is swelling or redness around an implant<\/li>\r\n \t<li>You\u2019re experiencing pain around the implant<\/li>\r\n \t<li>It is difficult for you to chew food in the area of your mouth that has the implant<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nIf implant failure is going to occur, it usually happens soon after the placement surgery, when there is a risk that the body will not bond properly with the implant. However, even if you have had your implants for many years, there is still a small chance that you\u2019ll experience problems. Health conditions, poor oral hygiene habits, and facial trauma can all lead to damage or infection around your dental implants in Houston.\r\n\r\nWhile it is often possible to salvage failing implants, it\u2019s best to prevent such issues in the first place. If you <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pineypointdentalimplants.com\/care-maintenance-of-dental-implants.html\">diligently care for your new smile<\/a> and attend regular checkups with your dentist, it is likely that you\u2019ll be able to avoid infections and enjoy all the benefits of your dental implants for the rest of your life.\r\n<h2>Saving Your Dental Implants<\/h2>\r\nIf, despite your best efforts to protect your Houston dental implants, you notice an issue with one of them, make an appointment with an oral surgeon as soon as possible. Someone who has an intimate knowledge of the orofacial structures and who has extensive experience with dental implants is in the best position to analyze your problem and recommend a solution.\r\n\r\nSometimes, the implant restoration rather than the implant itself is the problem. In such a case, you may simply need to get a new crown, bridge, or denture. However, if the problem comes from an infection or trauma, surgery could be your best treatment option. Your dentist may have to remove the implant, give your body a chance to heal from any damage that has occurred, and then replace the implant. Sometimes, such as if an infection has caused a significant decrease in bone mass, a bone graft might be necessary to provide your implant with the support it needs in order to thrive.\r\n\r\nHow are your dental implants doing? If you have any concerns about them, contact an oral surgeon right away.\r\n\r\n<strong>About the Author<\/strong>\r\n\r\nDr. Steve Koo completed a residency in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at the University of the Texas Houston Program in 2007, after which he joined forces with Dr. Tom Weil to establish Piney Point Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. He has a special interest in dental implants and would be pleased to help you if you suspect there is a problem with your restored smile. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Koo, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pineypointdentalimplants.com\/contact-us.html\">contact us<\/a> at 713-783-5560.","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"It is rare that a Houston dental implant fails \u2014 in fact, this procedure has over a 95 percent success rate. However, that doesn\u2019t mean you shouldn\u2019t be alert to the signs that one of your implants may be in trouble. The sooner you notice any hints that indicate your new smile is failing, you should visit an oral surgeon. It might be possible to save the implant so you can continue to enjoy your strong, beautiful, and complete set of teeth. <a class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pineypointdentalimplants.com\/blog\/houston-dental-implant\/\">(Read More)<\/a>","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-467","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.5 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>What to Do if You Think Your Houston Dental Implant Is Failing<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"If you suspect that your Houston dental implant is failing, seek the help of an oral surgeon as soon as you can. 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