Dental implants are the best tooth replacement solution that modern dentistry has to offer. They are successful in over 95% of cases, and they can provide decades of stable, strong, and attractive smiles. Unfortunately, however, there are some rare cases where something goes with dental implants. They might even begin to feel loose in the mouth. Below, you will find information about what can cause a loose dental implant and what you should do if experience this problem.

More than 34 million people in the U.S. smoke cigarettes, according to data from the CDC. If you are among that number and have suffered a degree of tooth loss, you might wonder how your habit may affect your candidacy for dental implants. The good news is that you are not automatically disqualified from getting them. The bad news is that your habit may have an adverse effect on your treatment’s outcome. This blog post delves deeper into the relationship between smoking and dental implants.