When you’ve got a perfectly healthy smile and you have not a care in the world regarding your smile, coming in to talk with our Conroe, TX team about dental implants can cause you just a bit of uncertainty because hey … you don’t know a thing about them! Now, let’s say you have dealt with gum disease or you’re currently experiencing periodontal problems. This added layer of concern can really make you feel like you aren’t sure whether implants are something you should approach us about or if you are simply fantasizing about candidacy. Good news: Problems with your oral health aren’t necessarily a deal breaker! In fact, we have many ways to help you replace your teeth with implants, if that’s what you’d like. Find out more with some questions and answers.

Questions and Answers

Question: If I have an active case of gum disease, will I be able to receive dental implants right now? Or, is this something that’s going to disqualify me from implants?

Answer: Generally speaking, you’re going to have to seek care to resolve your active gum problem at the moment. Then, once your oral health has been restored, candidacy will be possible.

Question: What if I have dealt with significant periodontal disease and I have experienced tooth loss as a result? Will I be able to replace my missing teeth with dental implants?

Answer: This is a frequent cause of tooth loss, which is often addressed with the help of implants. If you have experienced jawbone deterioration due to disease, we can help with that, too.

Question: Is it possible for gum disease to cause dental implants to fail if it develops after I receive implants? Is this something I should worry about?

Answer: As long as you care for your smile, you keep up with cleanings and checkups, and you follow our oral health advice, this is not something you need to worry about. Of course, it is possible for gum disease to develop. Around your implants, gum inflammation is referred to as peri-implantitis and can certainly lead to the failure of implants. However, this is completely avoidable!

See Us For Help With Tooth Loss From Periodontal Disease

Ready to replace teeth with implants but you have questions about gum disease? Ask us soon! Come in for a visit in Conroe, TX by scheduling a visit with the Dental Centre of Conroe by calling (936) 441-4600. We serve patients from Conroe, Houston, The Woodlands, Willis, Montgomery, Magnolia, Huntsville, and the neighboring communities.