Can you get implants with gum disease?

Beta, first you must treat the gum problem properly before doing any big dental work. If the base of your gums is weak, the costly implant will not hold. Go to a good dentist and get your gums cleaned up first, everything will be fine.

Oh god, even I have bleeding gums sometimes and now I need an implant. My dentist said we can't do it right now and I am so scared of the pain and extra treatment. Did anyone else have to go through painful deep cleaning sessions before getting their implants done?

Please do not ignore this or rush into implants. I ignored my bleeding gums and insisted on getting a bridge done years ago, and now the whole tooth beside it has decayed. Get the gum disease treated fully first, otherwise you will lose both your money and your peace of mind.

No dentist worth their salt will put an implant in a mouth with active gum disease. It is a recipe for disaster and complete waste of money. Get a proper consultation, finish the gum therapy, and only then invest in implants.

Bro, you can't just get implants if your gums are infected, it won't stick. I had to get a proper deep cleaning and wait for three months for my gums to heal before the doc even touched me for the implant. Trust the process and let the dentist clear the infection first.

Practically speaking, active gum disease will lead to implant failure because the bacteria can destroy the bone supporting the new tooth. Dentists will always treat the periodontitis first with scaling or root planing. Once your gums are healthy and pink again, you can safely go ahead with implants.