{"id":453,"date":"2014-07-16T13:58:30","date_gmt":"2014-07-16T18:58:30","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.delaunedental.com\/blog\/?p=453"},"modified":"2014-07-07T14:02:38","modified_gmt":"2014-07-07T19:02:38","slug":"why-do-my-gums-look-gray-around-my-implants","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/delaunedental.com\/blog\/why-do-my-gums-look-gray-around-my-implants\/","title":{"rendered":"Why do my gums look gray around my implants?"},"content":{"rendered":"

I recently had a couple of implants placed, but I think there is a problem and it is very noticeable \u2013 the gums around the implants look gray! My dentist didn\u2019t mention anything about this, and now I am worried that I paid a bunch of money and something is wrong with my implants or the materials that were used. Should my gums be turning gray? — Sheila in New Orleans<\/p>\n

Sheila,
\nThe grayish or dark color is likely the collar of the implant showing through your gum tissue. This is not uncommon and it can be a result of your gum tissue being too thin, as well as the implant not being placed at the right depth. It is the titanium from the implant visible at the gum line, which can eventually lead to gum recession.<\/p>\n

You could have a soft tissue graft done to thicken the surrounding gum tissue or if you haven\u2019t had your permanent crown placed yet, your surgeon could switch out the titanium for Zirconia (a tooth colored material that would eliminate the gray color). Regardless of what you decide, you definitely need to have your dentist take a look at it and make sure there is no bone loss.<\/p>\n

There\u2019s no doubt that implants are a major investment. All too often, people look for ways to cut costs or make implants more affordable. Many times that means compromising on quality and unfortunately there are dentists who cut corners or costs in the materials. Find an implant dentist who is properly trained and has the credentials and experience needed to give you the best results possible.<\/p>\n

A great deal may be good for some things in life, but not when it comes to dental implants. The “deal of a lifetime” is likely too good to be true and could end up costing you even more money and heartache in the end.<\/p>\n

This post is sponsored by New Orleans cosmetic dentist<\/a> Dr. Duane Delaune. Read more about Find out why many consider Dr. Delaune to be the best dentist in New Orleans<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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