Dental Implant Repair in Lewiston ME

An effective and common dental procedure, dental implants, replace lost teeth to restore your bite and smile. If you have an issue with an existing dental implant in Lewiston ME, our team can help, give us a call to set up an appointment today!

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Experiencing problems with dental implants in Lewiston ME?

In pain? Let’s fix it! A majority of dental implants are beneficial to patients, but not always. Sometimes, they fail either quickly after a procedure, or sometimes years later.

Attached to a metal post anchored into the jaw bone, artificial teeth in the form of dental implants should last year, but that’s not always true.

Have an implant bothering you as we speak? Feeling like it might be headed that way? Let’s get out ahead of it before the problem becomes more severe.

There are multiple things that can cause problems with dental implants, including:

• Gum Disease
• Smoking Tobacco
• Insufficient Jaw Bone
• Medical Conditions (for example, arthritis and diabetes)
• Poor Dental Hygiene

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How Do We Diagnose Dental Implant Problems?

Your Aspire Family Dentistry oral health professionals will first talk over the problem with you, then begin to formulate a treatment plan that takes into account the extent of your discomfort.

Medical history, both dental and otherwise, also has an effect on whether dental implants succeed or fail. First, we make sure dental implants are what’s called for in your situation.

Truthfully, a flawed diagnosis, weak planning, and lack of skills to carry this procedure out at the highest level can leave your mouth in a situation where the only fix is to do a new dental implant, and do it right.

A sinus lift may be necessary prior to receiving a dental implant. It helps to ensure success, and to make sure it doesn’t interfere with the implant. Here at Aspire Family Dentistry, we take all safety measures to ensure dental implant success. The same goes with fixing problem implants creating pain in your mouth, on the teeth and/or gums.

Possible Complications From Dental Implants:

• Issues may occur soon after the procedure, or much later.
• Pain and discomfort are likely at a low level. We’ll help you manage, but it shouldn’t last long. Dental implants take 3-6 months to heal.
• If swelling and/or infection develops due to dental implant installation, seek treatment from a dental health professional immediately.
• Implants may move slightly in the mouth if installed in a way that doesn’t create stability. We monitor the healing process closely and listen to you.
• Insufficient bone support could create the need for bone grafting.
• An allergic reaction to the materials used in dental bridges is possible. Discuss allergies with your dentist here at Aspire Family Dentistry.
• Following our post-procedure instructions is critical. You’ll thank yourself down the road.

Most of the time, dental implants are a fairly permanent, straightforward dental procedure that can improve bite function and your smile.

Once the dental implant is fixed in place and feels natural, dental hygiene becomes more important than ever. This includes flossing and brushing, as well as visiting us here at Aspire Family Dentistry for preventive dental health exams.