Dental implants are in a class of their own when it comes to replacing missing teeth, mainly due to their incredible ability to restore lost teeth in terms of look, feel, and functionality. But are implants viable options for everyone with missing teeth, including teenagers? If your teen has suffered a missing tooth, you might be scrambling to figure out a safe and effective way to replace it; however, dental implants actually aren’t usually a good option for teens! Keep reading to learn more from your dentist about why teenagers can’t receive dental implants and what some better options are.
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