{"id":10410,"date":"2024-06-19T12:37:20","date_gmt":"2024-06-19T12:37:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/integrityfamilydentist.com\/?p=10410"},"modified":"2026-06-04T14:18:43","modified_gmt":"2026-06-04T20:18:43","slug":"3-signs-you-may-need-a-dental-implant-cip206","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.integrityfamilydentist.com\/blog\/3-signs-you-may-need-a-dental-implant-cip206\/","title":{"rendered":"3 Signs You May Need a Dental Implant"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n
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\"3<\/a>You may not be aware that you need dental implants<\/a>. But your dentist can tell you that you do, especially if you have regular checkups. Knowing if you need these restorations can motivate you to see your dentist about getting these dental replacements. Here are the three signs that you may need dental implants<\/b>.<\/p>\n

1. Significant changes in one\u2019s appearance<\/h2>\n
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Tooth loss causes jawbone loss, which causes facial structures to lose proper support. This results in a sunken or caved-in appearance, making people with this problem look years older than their true age. Fortunately, dental implants prevent these issues.<\/p>\n

Dental implants<\/em> have titanium rods that act as dental roots. These structures stimulate the jawbone and signal the body to send nutrients for tissue repair. The jawbone will then begin to thicken and strengthen again. It will start to support the facial structures again. The individual will have a natural facelift. The patient\u2019s smile will also be more natural than the smile one gets from removable restorations.<\/p>\n

2. The area shows signs of infection<\/h3>\n
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An individual may need dental implants if there is at least one tooth showing severe signs of infection. The signs may come from poor dental hygiene, injury, or gum disease. Without any treatment, the infection may spread to different parts of the body, including the heart and lungs. Here are the signs to watch out for:<\/p>\n