{"id":1291,"date":"2022-07-26T18:18:00","date_gmt":"2022-07-26T18:18:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.smilespringfield.com\/blog\/?p=1291"},"modified":"2022-08-12T18:18:34","modified_gmt":"2022-08-12T18:18:34","slug":"is-it-possible-to-get-dental-implants-after-menopause","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.smilespringfield.com\/blog\/2022\/07\/26\/is-it-possible-to-get-dental-implants-after-menopause\/","title":{"rendered":"Is It Possible to Get Dental Implants After Menopause?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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If you\u2019re interested in replacing your missing teeth, then you\u2019ve likely heard about all the ways that dental implants are the best option available today. Since they\u2019re built just like natural teeth, they help you look and feel as if your pearly whites had never been lost. However, if you\u2019ve been through menopause, you might be wondering whether it\u2019s even possible to receive dental implants<\/a>. Read on to learn how menopause can impact your oral health and why you can very likely still enjoy a complete, lifelike smile!<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

How Menopause Can Affect Your Eligibility for Dental Implants<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The hormonal changes that accompany menopause can affect several areas of the body, including the mouth and jaw. Therefore, your candidacy for dental implants might also be influenced. Two of the most common bodily changes that can occur are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Decreased Jawbone Density<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

During and after menopause, estrogen levels drop. Because this hormone plays a major role in bone health, lower levels of estrogen increase the chances of osteoporosis \u2013 a condition that makes the bones more fragile and less dense. If your jawbone loses enough density, it may become unable to give dental implants the support they need.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dry Mouth<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Another common side effect of menopause (and many medications commonly taken by people of a certain age) is dry mouth. Essentially, this means your body doesn\u2019t produce enough saliva to wash lingering food debris and bacteria off of your teeth and gums. As a result, you may be more likely to develop a bacterial infection called gum disease<\/a>. Left untreated, gum disease greatly increases the risk of dental implant failure by damaging the bone and gum tissue keeping the implant in place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Can Postmenopausal Women Still Get Dental Implants?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Some studies have shown that menopausal and postmenopausal women are more likely than others to experience dental implant failure. However, this doesn\u2019t mean that menopause automatically disqualifies you from getting dental implants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To find out if you\u2019re eligible, you\u2019ll need to speak with your dentist and your primary care physician. If menopause has lowered your estrogen levels or caused you to develop gum disease, you may be able to get dental implants after going through hormone replacement therapy or periodontal treatment. After you\u2019ve received your implants, you\u2019ll have to practice good oral health habits, such as daily brushing and regular checkups, to help them stand the test of time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Even though menopause can lead to certain health issues that could complicate dental implant treatment, it doesn\u2019t necessarily mean you can never enjoy a complete set of teeth again. Be sure to speak with your dentist and discover what you need to do to take full advantage of the amazing benefits that dental implants have to offer!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About the Practice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

At Advanced Dental Care of Springfield<\/a>, we aim to give patients in Springfield, IL beautiful, healthy smiles that are built to last. Our team, led by several excellent dentists<\/a>, can perform a variety of dentistry procedures in-house, including dental implant surgery. We\u2019re happy to do whatever you need to ensure that you qualify for dental implants, even if you\u2019ve experienced menopause. To explore your dental implant options, reach out to us via our website<\/a> or by phone at (217)-546-3333.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

If you\u2019re interested in replacing your missing teeth, then you\u2019ve likely heard about all the ways that dental implants are the best option available today. Since they\u2019re built just like natural teeth, they help you look and feel as if your pearly whites had never been lost. However, if you\u2019ve been through menopause, you might […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1291","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"yoast_head":"\nIs It Possible to Get Dental Implants After Menopause? | Dental Implants Springfield IL<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Menopause changes a lot about your body, but can it keep you from replacing your lost teeth with dental implants? 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