Dental implants are the world’s only permanent tooth replacements- and with a 95 percent success rate even a decade after placement, they could potentially last a lifetime! But that’s only if you take care of them. Here are five simple changes you can make to ensure they stay healthy and strong for as long as possible, so you can enjoy your newly restored smile for years to come!
Eat a Healthy Diet
Eating a healthy diet is an excellent way to keep your immune system strong and lower your risk of developing a variety of serious illnesses, but did you know that it can also benefit your dental implants? It’s true! In fact, increasing your intake of calcium and vitamin D can help keep your jawbone and gums strong, so be sure to pack your diet with plenty of eggs, salmon, greens, and legumes, and talk to your doctor about adding a supplement to your regimen, too.
Keep Active
Staying active helps keep your heart pumping and can improve your overall health, but did you know it can protect your dental implants, too? In fact, according to experts regularly practicing any weight bearing exercises can benefit your bone density, including your jawbone, which can improve your odds of dental implant success!
Quit Dangerous Habits
Bad habits like smoking, vaping or chewing tobacco, frequent alcohol consumption, teeth grinding, nail biting, or using your pearly whites to tear open packaging can all put your newly restored smile at risk for dental implant failure. Thus, be sure to quit partaking in any harmful activities, and when necessary, take a moment to find the right tool for the job so you don’t put your gorgeous grin at unnecessary risk!
Stay on Top of Oral Hygiene
Although your dental implants can’t get cavities like your real teeth can, they can still fail if you don’t take proper care of them. This means you should still be brushing them twice a day with a soft-bristled toothbrush and non-abrasive toothpaste, flossing daily, and visiting your dentist regularly!
Don’t Skip Dental Appointments
Finally, even if your entire smile is prosthetic, it is extremely important to continue visiting the dentist every six months for your regular exams and cleanings. These are your dentist’s opportunities to ensure your restorations are in good condition, and your grin is in otherwise good health. Plus, they always enjoy seeing your smiling face!
Remember, while it’s true that your dental implants already boast a built-in 95 percent success rate, you still need to do your part to help them along. With these five important changes, you can ensure your newly restored smile has the best chances for providing a healthy, gorgeous grin for a lifetime!
About Our Practice
At Main Line Dental Group, our team of caring and skilled dental professionals want to help restore your smile with dental implants. While these incredible, durable restorations already boast a 95 percent success rate, they can’t do it without you. To learn more about how you can regain your gorgeous, healthy grin for a lifetime, schedule a consultation with us today by visiting our website or calling 610-971-0717.