It is abnormal for a dental implant to fall out. However, it can happen! The shape and size of dental implants are carefully matched to your jawbone and tooth structure to fit securely and safely in the specified treatment area. When dental implants fall out or become loose, it is usually due to a placement error or a manufacturing miscalculation, which is an infrequent occurrence. That said, don’t fret if this happens to you! It is a relatively easy mistake to correct. Make sure you save whatever part of the implant that falls out, call your dentist to schedule an emergency appointment, avoid chewing in the area of the implant and rinse three times daily with a non-alcoholic mouthwash. If you are interested in learning more about our dental implant services or would like to book an appointment with us at Great Smiles Family Dentistry, we would love to hear from you! Please call us or schedule an appointment through our website. Our clinic is located at 4646 Nantuckett Drive Toledo, OH 43623, and is open during the following hours: 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM on Monday and Tuesday, 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM on Wednesday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM on Thursday, and 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM on Friday. We serve patients from Toledo OH, Oregon OH, Ottawa Hills OH, Moline OH, Woodhurst OH, Harbor View OH and Shoreland OH.