{"id":1389,"date":"2022-10-26T20:51:52","date_gmt":"2022-10-26T20:51:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.emadental.com\/blog\/?p=1389"},"modified":"2022-11-14T20:52:50","modified_gmt":"2022-11-14T20:52:50","slug":"dental-implants-and-rheumatoid-arthritis","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.emadental.com\/blog\/dental-implants-and-rheumatoid-arthritis\/","title":{"rendered":"Dental Implants and Rheumatoid Arthritis: What You Need to Know"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.emadental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/AdobeStock_300741850__1668459046_83652.jpg\" alt=\"Elderly person holding their hand in pain.\" class=\"wp-image-1390\" width=\"301\" height=\"201\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.emadental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/AdobeStock_300741850__1668459046_83652.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.emadental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/AdobeStock_300741850__1668459046_83652-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.emadental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/AdobeStock_300741850__1668459046_83652-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 301px) 100vw, 301px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.emadental.com\/dental-implants.html\">Dental implants<\/a> can represent a fresh start for many people who have lost teeth, but they come with responsibilities. Taking care of your dental implants is essential to getting the most out of them as time goes on. If you suffer from rheumatoid arthritis, you may wonder if that upkeep is possible. You may also be curious if your condition will interfere with the process of installing the implants. These are fair questions. If you\u2019re concerned about getting dental implants with rheumatoid arthritis, here&#8217;s a quick rundown of some problems you might encounter, and how you could deal with them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A New Kind of Flossing<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Rheumatoid arthritis causes swelling in your joints, including and especially those in your hands and fingers. That can potentially impair your fine motor skills. While your dental implants themselves can\u2019t be affected by disease, the gums they\u2019re embedded in can, meaning you still need to brush and floss daily. You must do the latter carefully, as improper technique can cause a break in the seal between your implant and your gums, allowing bacteria to enter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you worry that you\u2019ll struggle with flossing, communicate these feelings to your dentist. They\u2019ll be able to set you up with equipment that can make it easier to clean your teeth, like floss guides and water picks. With the right tools, flossing properly should be within your grasp!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Changes to Your Medication<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Rheumatoid arthritis is an auto-immune disease, so medications to treat it usually disrupt the body\u2019s normal healing process. This can become a problem when it comes to dental implants. These secure themselves in the mouth via a process called osseointegration, which happens when the jawbone starts to heal. Osseointegration can\u2019t occur or will take longer for people on these medications. Moreover, a suppressed immune system will have a harder time fighting off infection. As we\u2019ve established, that can be a problem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re taking an immune suppressant for your rheumatoid arthritis, your dentist and your doctor may need to work out an alternate treatment plan for you. You could be switched to a medication that would allow you to heal around your new implant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The decision as to whether to receive dental implants isn\u2019t necessarily an easy one, especially if you have a complicated pre-existing condition. However, the difference they can make in your life can\u2019t be overstated. Talk to your dentist about your concerns; they\u2019ll do whatever they can to help you make that decision.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About Our Practice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>At EMA Dental, you can be sure that whatever issues you may have, they\u2019ll be taken care of. We have a team of experienced professionals, led by a prosthodontic specialist, who can walk you through every step of the process of rebuilding your smile. If you have any questions about how your rheumatoid arthritis can affect your ability to get dental implants, we can be reached at our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.emadental.com\/contact-us.html\">website<\/a>. You can also reach us by phone at our Northampton office at <strong>(413) 584-4900<\/strong>, or at our East Longmeadow location at <strong>(413) 731-8800<\/strong>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Dental implants can represent a fresh start for many people who have lost teeth, but they come with responsibilities. Taking care of your dental implants is essential to getting the most out of them as time goes on. If you suffer from rheumatoid arthritis, you may wonder if that upkeep is possible. 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