{"id":637,"date":"2017-10-18T20:43:57","date_gmt":"2017-10-19T03:43:57","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.peckfamilydentistry.com\/blog\/?p=637"},"modified":"2018-09-19T16:36:49","modified_gmt":"2018-09-19T23:36:49","slug":"gums-gray-dental-implants","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.peckfamilydentistry.com\/blog\/gums-gray-dental-implants\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Are My Gums Gray After Dental Implants?"},"content":{"rendered":"

I need some advice. I’ve been looking forward to getting dental implants for a long time. But, now that I have them, the gums look gray. I don’t know what to do. Why is this happening? Did I get faulty materials?<\/p>\n

Lisa A.<\/p>\n

Dear Lisa,<\/p>\n

\"Phoenix<\/p>\n

It is not a matter of faulty material. An important consideration when implants are placed is the thickness of the surrounding gum tissue. That is especially important when you’re putting implants on front teeth. If they are not ideally placed, you end up with a situation like yours because the posts are made of metal and will show through. These days, we have zirconia and ceramic implants which are metal-free and don’t have that same issue.<\/p>\n

In your place, I’d go see a dentist with some expertise in dental implants<\/a> to get a second opinion. He’ll be able to give you solid solutions. Without an examination, it would dangerous for me to tell you what to do. If it’s determined that your dentist poorly placed the implants, you could get your money back. That may mean doing the procedure over, but you’d end up with solid teeth AND a beautiful smile.<\/p>\n

Make sure you DO NOT tell the second opinion dentist who your original dentist was. If they’re pals, he might hesitate to say he did something wrong.<\/p>\n

Making Your Smile More Beautiful with Dental Implants<\/h2>\n

I’m a firm believer in making something positive out of a negative. If it turns out you have to start over, use this as an excuse to give yourself a cosmetic treat. Once your implant crowns are made, their color can’t be changed. This would be the time to get your teeth whitened<\/a>. Then, your new implant crowns<\/a> can be made the same beautiful color.<\/p>\n

Now, not only do you have stable new teeth, they’re also gorgeous and take years off your appearance.<\/p>\n

This blog is brought to you by Dr. Kevin Peck<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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