Important Factors to Consider
Are you wondering if dental implants are a safe choice for you? Ask yourself the following questions to get a better idea of your candidacy:
- Is your diabetes under control? Studies have shown that patients with controlled diabetes experience the same risk of implant complications or failures as non-diabetic patients. However, patients with uncontrolled diabetes have a higher rate of post-procedure infection and implant failure. Delays in healing and problems with jawbone integration are often to blame.
- How is your oral health? People with diabetes are at risk for mouth infections and periodontal (gum) disease. These problems must be treated before it’s possible to proceed with dental implant therapy. It’s also important to have good jaw bone density.
- Can you commit to good pre- and post-op care? In order to minimize complications, people who have diabetes often require special pre-and post-operative dental implant care. You may need to watch what you eat, check your blood glucose levels, and take additional precautions as recommended by our dentist.
Maintaining a Diabetes-Friendly Diet with ImplantsÂ
Eating healthy foods is an important part of controlling your blood sugar. However, missing teeth can make it difficult to chew fresh and whole food options like vegetables and chicken. You may find yourself reaching for soft, processed, and high-carb snacks to avoid discomfort. Implants restore your full bite power so that you can eat the foods you need to keep your levels in check.Â
Schedule a Dental Implant Consultation in Boulder
You don’t have to replace your missing teeth immediately. You have some time to explore your options and work to improve your dental implant candidacy.Â
Call 303-449-1119 today to schedule a consultation with Dr. Michael Adler. Adler Advanced Dentistry welcomes patients from Boulder, Denver, Fort Collins, and nearby Colorado communities.
