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More and more people are realizing that ignoring missing\nteeth isn\u2019t a good idea. That\u2019s because it can lead to the surrounding teeth\nshifting, which can contribute to accelerated bacteria accumulation. Another\nproblem that can arise is jawbone degeneration, a serious issue that can lead\nto further tooth loss. Thankfully, with the placement of dental implants,\npatients can now have their oral health, functionality and appearance restored<\/a> to\nnormal. Although the procedure has a 95% success rate, it\u2019s still possible for\nthe implant to fail, a warning sign of which can be a loose fitting. To find\nout what can be done about this, continue reading!<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

What Causes a Loose Implant?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When a dental implant becomes loose, it\u2019s usually related to\nat least one of the following problems:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bone Loss<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

When a dental implant is placed, for it to be secure, the\nbone mass that lies beneath the gum line must fuse with the implant through a\nprocess called osseointegration. Even after the implant fuses, if the patient\npractices poor oral hygiene and allows bacteria to accumulate beneath the gums,\nthere can be bone loss. Over time, this can lead to the dental implant becoming\nunstable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Peri-Implantitis<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

A possible outcome of untreated bacteria accumulation is the\ndevelopment of peri-implantitis, which is the inflammation and infection of the\ngums. When identified and treated early, it can usually be easily managed\nwithout the necessity of any complex care. However, if allowed to progress, the\ncondition may require the removal of the dental implant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Warning Signs of a Loose Implant<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Some of the indicators of a loose dental implant are pain,\nvisible bone loss, bleeding when touched or discoloration around the area. If\nyou notice any of these issues, then you should immediately reach out to your\ndentist. Until you can be seen, it\u2019s best to avoid chewing on that side of the\nmouth. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

How a Loose Implant Can be Addressed<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Whether you have suffered bone loss or you have an\ninfection, your dentist may recommend the removal of the implant so that your\noral health can be restored before moving forward. This can involve a bone\ngraft to build up the treatment site in the case of bone loss, or you may need\nto undergo treatment to remove bacteria.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once the restorative care concludes, your dentist can then\nplace a new implant so the healing and recovery process can begin. With proper\ncare, which includes brushing and flossing your teeth at least two times a day,\nabstaining from consuming an abundance of sugar and maintaining six-month\nvisits with your implant dentist, your new fixture can last up to a lifetime.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So if you\u2019re concerned about your failing dental implant,\nreach out to request a visit today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About the Author<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dr. Song Ahn is a graduate of the University of Texas School of Dentistry at Houston. Throughout his career, he has remained committed to further expanding his knowledge. Thus, Dr. Ahn has taken hours of continuing education in such areas as dental implant surgery and restoration. He combines his vast knowledge and years of expertise to help patients regain normal lives by replacing their missing teeth at Sunrise Dental, and he can be reached for more information through his website. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"More and more people are realizing that ignoring missing teeth isn\u2019t a good idea. That\u2019s because it can lead to the surrounding teeth shifting, which can contribute to accelerated bacteria accumulation. Another problem that can arise is jawbone degeneration, a serious issue that can lead to further tooth loss. Thankfully, with the placement of dental implants, patients can now have their oral health, functionality and appearance restored to normal. Although the procedure has a 95% […] (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-82","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"yoast_head":"\nMy Dental Implant Feels Loose \u2013 What Should I Do About It?<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"When dental implants feel loose, what can be done about it? 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