Grind My Teeth: Can I Get a Dental Implant?
Pamela asks:
I grind my teeth and have a mouth guard. Can I still get a dental implant? I don't want to loose my implant. 4,000 dollars is alot of money for the implant. Will my teeth grinding prevent me from getting an implant?
Dear Pamela:
Grinding your teeth is a concern, but not a contraindication for a dental implant.
You can still have an implant placed.
After the implant is restored, you need to continue to wear a night guard to protect the implant from undesirable forces from grinding.
Good luck!
Carlos Boudet, DDS, DICOI
http://www.boudetdds.com
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