Dental implants are hailed as the “gold standard” of tooth replacement, but that title just points to how well they work. It doesn’t tell you whether the posts harm your remaining teeth, gums, or other body parts. Some would-be patients may thus find themselves wondering: Are dental implants safe? Your Boston dentist is here to address this question, so please rest assured. Read on to learn why dental implants and their placement surgery are safe, as well as ways to make them safer.