CARE AND MAINTENANCE TIPS FOR DENTAL IMPLANTS
Ideal oral hygiene is an important factor in ensuring that your dental implant doesn’t lose its anchoring to the bone and does its job. Poor oral hygiene and lack of regular dental exams and cleanings can lead to a bacterial infection called peri-implantitis. Excessive biting can also be detrimental to your restorations. If you grind or clench your teeth at night, we can custom make you a mouth guard that will protect your implants and other natural teeth. Implants are a long-term investment to your smile and your health. Ensuring you protect that investment is important.
IMPROVE YOUR ORAL HEALTH AND SMILE WITH DENTAL IMPLANTS
A number of oral health benefits have been linked to receiving implants at DentalWorks – Alcoa. They are preferred by our patients for their ability to both function and look like natural teeth. They offer a great tooth replacement option for patients of all ages. At our Alcoa, TN facility, our professional team can examine your teeth and gums in order to determine if you’re a viable candidate for dental implants. If you’re missing one or more teeth and are ready to reclaim your confidence, it’s time to contact our professional dental team to help repair your smile with dental implants.
Dental implants are designed to look, feel, and function like your natural teeth. In fact, dental implants may offer better long-term advantages than other teeth replacement options. Here are just a few of the many benefits dental implants offer:
Look like real teeth. Dental implants look and feel just like your own teeth.
Are permanent. Dental implants are designed to fuse with bone, making them a permanent fixture in your mouth.
Can improve your speech. Poor-fitting dentures can slip inside the mouth, making you difficult to understand when you try to speak.
Ease in eating. Because dental implants function like your own teeth, you can eat your favorite foods once again with confidence.
A boost to your self-esteem. Dental implants help you feel better about yourself. No more hiding missing teeth or worrying about dentures slipping out. You can feel confident when you speak, eat, or smile.
Improved oral health. Individual dental implants allow for easier access between teeth for daily brushing and flossing, improving overall oral health.
Protection from gum disease. If not filled, the space from a missing tooth can trap harmful food and bacteria, which can eventually lead to gum disease.
Other teeth are not altered. Unlike a tooth-supported bridge, dental implants don’t alter other teeth for support. More of your own teeth remain intact.
Long-lasting. Dental implants are extremely durable and with good care, can last a lifetime.
