{"id":49,"date":"2016-05-19T14:24:59","date_gmt":"2016-05-19T14:24:59","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.pineypointdentalimplants.com\/blog\/?p=49"},"modified":"2016-05-19T14:24:59","modified_gmt":"2016-05-19T14:24:59","slug":"are-dental-implants-safe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pineypointdentalimplants.com\/blog\/are-dental-implants-safe\/","title":{"rendered":"Are Dental Implants Safe?"},"content":{"rendered":"<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-51\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pineypointdentalimplants.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/iStock_000042782438_Small-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"houston dental implants\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pineypointdentalimplants.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/iStock_000042782438_Small-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.pineypointdentalimplants.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/iStock_000042782438_Small-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.pineypointdentalimplants.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/iStock_000042782438_Small.jpg 849w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>If you\u2019re wondering whether or not dental implants are safe, you\u2019ve come to the right place. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pineypointdentalimplants.com\/meet-our-team.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our team<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of prosthodontists and oral surgeons are the experts on Houston dental implants. So, are they safe? The answer is simple: <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">yes<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Dental implants are by far the best option in tooth replacement for eligible candidates. Let\u2019s take a look at why.<\/span>\r\n\r\n<!--more-->\r\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Advancements in Dental Implants<\/span><\/h3>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Modern dentistry is changing the way we do a lot of things &#8212; and that\u2019s especially true with tooth replacement. If you know someone who had dental implants placed decades ago, their experience was likely far different from that of modern implant dentistry. What was once an incredibly expensive procedure with a low success rate is now an effective, affordable solution to tooth loss. In fact, the success rate of dental implants is currently 95 percent for eligible patients. <\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dental implants are small posts made of titanium, a biocompatible material that the body accepts naturally. And the mouth does more than just accept the material &#8212; the jawbone actually fuses with dental implants to become one solid unit. This process, known as osseointegration, is what provides the unmatched stability of dental implants. Patients who choose this replacement option enjoy the ability to eat, speak and smile with full confidence once again.<\/span>\r\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Candidates for Dental Implants<\/span><\/h3>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To ensure the safety of your dental implant procedure, your implant dentist will only recommend it as the best option once your candidacy has been confirmed. What makes someone a good fit for dental implants? A couple of things in particular, including:<\/span>\r\n<ul>\r\n\t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sufficient jawbone structure. Dental implants require plenty of material to successfully anchor in the mouth, but sometimes too much jawbone has degenerated as a result of tooth loss. In these cases, bone grafting may be considered.<\/span><\/li>\r\n\t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Good general health. Patients who have certain health conditions that affect their ability to undergo surgery are not good candidates for traditional dental implants. Other, non-surgical tooth replacement options should be considered in these cases.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tobacco users should also be aware of the ways tobacco can negatively affect the success of dental implants.<\/span>\r\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Contact Us to Get Started Today!<\/span><\/h3>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re interested in learning whether or not you\u2019re a good candidate for dental implants in Houston, don\u2019t hesitate to get in touch with the experts at Piney Point Dental Implant Center. Led by Dr. Steve Koo, our team of specialists can handle the most complex cases to help you enjoy a complete, confident smile once again. Why don\u2019t you <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pineypointdentalimplants.com\/request-a-consultation.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">request your personalized consultation<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> today? <\/span>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"If you\u2019re wondering whether or not dental implants are safe, you\u2019ve come to the right place. Our team of prosthodontists and oral surgeons are the experts on Houston dental implants. So, are they safe? The answer is simple: yes. Dental implants are by far the best option in tooth replacement for eligible candidates. Let\u2019s take a look at why. <a class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pineypointdentalimplants.com\/blog\/are-dental-implants-safe\/\">(Read More)<\/a>","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[8,25,27,26],"class_list":["post-49","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-implant-dentistry","tag-houston","tag-houston-dental-implants","tag-piney-point-dental-implant-center","tag-safety"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.4 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Are Dental Implants Safe?<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"The safety of Houston dental implants is a big question for patients; learn whether or not dental implants are a good choice for you.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pineypointdentalimplants.com\/blog\/are-dental-implants-safe\/\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:title\" content=\"Are Dental Implants Safe?\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:description\" content=\"The safety of Houston dental implants is a big question for patients; 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