Loose Dental Implant? Here’s What You Should Do.

Dental implants provide the most predictable results when treating tooth loss. They have over a 95% success rate and can last for 30 years or longer. Your dentist will place a titanium post into your jawbone to serve as a tooth root. An abutment is connected to the post to support your prosthetic tooth. After your jawbone fuses with your implant, it should never feel loose. If your dental implant wiggles, it’s a sign you need to contact your dentist immediately. 

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