Did you know that dental implants have a whopping 95% success rate? With over 3 million patients worldwide and an additional 500,000 dental implants placed each year, this leading restorative procedure grew by over 6% between 2019 and 2020 alone. However, despite its popularity, there is still a lot of misinformation out there about them that holds patients back from opting for this treatment. Therefore, an implant dentist is debunking four common myths!

Are you ready for some alarming statistics? Over 36 million U.S. adults do not have any teeth and a whopping 120 million Americans are missing at least one tooth! For patients who fall into the above statistics, dental implants can be a life-altering experience. Not only can this popular restorative procedure fix unsightly gaps in your smile, but it can also restore your bite force and correct imperfections in your speech stemming from one or more missing teeth. To reap the amazing benefits of this treatment option, it is of the utmost importance that your dentist determines that you are a good candidate. Read on for the five traits that help ensure the implant surgery is a success!