10. Dental Implants, Infections, Inflammation & Solutions

Mouthy Matters: Oral Health and How Your Gums Affect Your Whole Body · Jul 5, 2026 · 25m

Here's something most people never get told before they sit in the implant chair: implants are not a set it and forget it fix. Nearly half of all implants currently in someone's mouth have some level of infection brewing around them right now, and most of those people have no idea.In this episode, Tosha sits down with Lisa Charles to break down exactly what's happening underneath the surface of a dental implant, and what to do about it.Why this episode mattersImplant placement is at an all time high, but the conversation almost never includes the infection risk that comes with it. The bone…