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Am I suitable?

Honest answers to the questions that hold people back: whether age, gum disease, smoking, diabetes, bone loss or health conditions rule you out, and what really decides suitability.

Am I too old for dental implants?

Why age itself is rarely the barrier, what actually decides candidacy, and why implants can matter more later in life.

Can I have implants with gum disease?

Why active disease must be treated first, why a history of it need not rule you out, and the ongoing commitment.

Can I have treatment if I smoke?

How smoking affects healing and implants, whether it rules you out, and why stopping around treatment helps.

Diabetes and dental implants: what you need to know

Why well-controlled diabetes is usually not a barrier, why control matters more than the diagnosis, and how to prepare.

Do I have enough bone for implants?

Why bone matters, how it is assessed, what happens if there is not enough, and why a shortage is rarely a dead end.

Missing all your teeth: what are the options?

Traditional dentures, implant-supported dentures, and fixed implant teeth honestly compared for stability and cost.

Pregnancy and dental treatment: what is safe?

What is safe, what is best postponed, why essential care matters, and why elective treatment usually waits.

Heart conditions, medications and dental treatment

Why most managed conditions are safe with precautions, the role of blood thinners, and coordinating with your doctor.