For patients with severe or extensive periodontal (gum) disease, replacing their failing teeth with implant-supported artificial teeth is the gold standard in treatment because there is no other cure for this condition. At River District Smiles, we remove the bacterial infection that causes gum disease as part of the implantation process, which means you can start life fresh with your new teeth.

However, it will be critical to adhere to the immediate post-implantation care and hygiene instructions as well as the long-term implant maintenance plan you receive from our team to minimize the risk of infection after your dental implants are in place. Your long-term plan will include regular visits to a dentist who’s trained to recognize the signs of infection and inflammation around dental implants.

Additionally, it has been documented that smoking increases the risk of periodontitis around dental implants. It’s important that patients who smoke give up this habit before getting dental implants and during the healing process. For ideal long-term results, patients should abstain from smoking and vaping after getting implants.