Dental Implants and Your Cardiovascular Health

If you’re missing teeth, durable, lifelike dental implants can permanently restore their appearance and function. But if you’re one of the nearly half of all American adults with a heart condition, you may be wondering if this procedure is safe. The good news is that while having cardiovascular problems won’t necessarily disqualify you from getting dental implants, there are some important factors that your dentist and cardiologist must consider before giving you the green light. Here’s a closer look at how this procedure works when you have a heart condition, and how dental implants could help protect your oral and cardiovascular health!