Like your natural teeth, dental implants are meant to stay firmly in place in your jaw. If they ever come loose, it’s an issue that you can’t afford to ignore if you want to preserve your newly rebuilt smile. Are you prepared to deal with a loose dental implant? To make sure that you are, here is a quick look at what can potentially cause this problem as well as what steps can be taken to resolve it.

It’s normal to consider asking your periodontist about getting dental implants when a tooth is already missing. But believe it or not, some people nowadays are considering having the treatment done to replace teeth that are still in good shape. Is this ever a good idea? Your periodontist is here to explain more about dental implants and when they should be used.