Gum Disease & Dental Implants: What You Need to Know

Periodontitis, commonly known as gum diseases is caused by the accumulation of bacteria in your mouth (plaque) that is not removed by routinely brushing and flossing your teeth. For this reason, the plaque that is not eliminated, with time can harden and becomes tartar, which doesn’t go away just with a tooth brush. You will need a dental professional to perform a dental deep cleaning.

Symptoms:

  • Swollen gums
  • Red gums
  • Bad breath
  • Receding gums
  • Loose teeth

As a result of this unfortunately common dental disease, you might come up with some concerns. Therefore, the best dentists in Tijuana share the following information for your knowledge.

Dental Implants and Periodontal Disease

For a successful implant we need good quality and quantity of bone. A patient with active periodontal disease or history of periodontic disease can risk the success of the implant placement. Because Periodontal disease affects gum and bone level.

Can you get dental implants if your gums are infected?

Patients with active infectious process due to periodontitis or other factors may experience implant loss and implant complications.

For this reason, you might have sunken gums. Bone grafting can be an option to consider when the bone level has compromised the gum state.

In conclusion, Advanced Smiles Dentistry recommends to keep your daily oral health routine and schedule your dental cleaning every 4 to 6 months. If you present any of the symptoms mentioned before feel free to contact the dental clinic near to border with the most affordable dental prices. Definitely you will be able to use your PPO dental insurance in Mexico.

Visit Tijuana and start saving money with Advanced Smiles Dentistry. Only 10 minutes away from the border. A multidisciplinary and bilingual dental clinic, ready to help you improve your oral health.