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When Can I Get Dental Implants After an Extraction?

May 17, 2026

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If you have one or more teeth that are too damaged, decayed, or infected to be saved, your dentist may have no recourse other than to recommend extraction. Then, it’s important to replace your recently removed tooth to avoid potential problems, like dental drifting or jawbone degeneration, that often accompany tooth loss.

Many experts consider dental implants the ideal way to rebuild smiles because of their unique position in your jawbone. But you must wait for your mouth to recover sufficiently before proceeding. Continue reading to learn more about how soon you can replace your extracted tooth!

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