{"id":460,"date":"2024-09-01T18:23:33","date_gmt":"2024-09-01T18:23:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.chestercountydentalarts.com\/blog\/?p=460"},"modified":"2024-09-24T18:25:26","modified_gmt":"2024-09-24T18:25:26","slug":"5-tips-avoid-dental-implant-failure","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.chestercountydentalarts.com\/blog\/5-tips-avoid-dental-implant-failure\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Tips for Avoiding Dental Implant Failure"},"content":{"rendered":"
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When people talk about how incredibly successful the vast majority of dental implant<\/a> treatments are, they\u2019re not exaggerating. Dental implants have a 98% success rate! That pretty much means what you might think it means: it\u2019s a safe and reliable tooth replacement option.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Part of what makes dental implants so successful is your dentist\u2019s diligence, but you\u2019ll still have to put in some work yourself to ensure a smooth experience. These five tips will help you out!<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

#1. Maintain Good Oral Hygiene Habits<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

One of the biggest threats to your dental implants is gum disease. When harmful oral bacteria are left alone, they\u2019ll build up near your gumline and harden into tough-to-remove plaque. Eventually, your gums will become infected and recede as a result. Without strong gum support, your dental implants are likely to loosen or fall out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Disrupt daily bacterial growth by brushing your teeth and tongue twice daily, flossing once per day, and visiting your dentist for a checkup and cleaning every six months. You\u2019ll be glad you did!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

#2. Avoid All Tobacco Products<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Tobacco usage isn\u2019t always an easy habit to break. However, the chemicals in these products pose a significant treatment risk. They\u2019ll essentially slow down the healing process and dramatically increase your odds of developing an infection. If you need help resisting a tobacco craving, don\u2019t hesitate to lean on your support network.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

#3. Treat Bruxism<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Bruxism, or teeth grinding, can exert excessive pressure on your dental implants. This might not sound like a big deal but can prematurely wear out your implants after treatment, or <\/em>damage them during treatment. If you have a teeth grinding habit, it\u2019s best to let your dentist know so they can take the proper precautions to mitigate complications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

#4. Be Careful During Recovery<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

After your dentist anchors the implant posts to your jawbone, it\u2019s imperative that the bone is able to grow and integrate with your implants. Otherwise, they\u2019ll likely wiggle loose or even harm your jawbone. Be careful with your implants during this process, and strictly adhere to your dentist\u2019s recommended soft-food diet until they\u2019re properly integrated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

#5. Listen to Your Dentist<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You should follow your dentist\u2019s care instructions \u2013 and <\/em>take their advice to heart if they say you\u2019ll need prior treatment. Pre-existing dental conditions like gum disease, tooth decay, or even severe bruxism could all affect the success of your dental implants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If this seems like a lot of information, don\u2019t worry! That\u2019s what consultations are for. When you meet with them in person, your dentist can review best practices for ensuring dental implant success and discuss the treatment process in more detail. With their help, you can be confident in your dental implants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About the Practice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

At Chester County Dental Arts, we\u2019re proud to have three experienced and skilled dental professionals on staff who are passionate about their work \u2013 and their patients! Dr. Mark Simeone<\/a> in particular has advanced training in complex dental implant treatments and has placed over 400 implants. If you\u2019re interested in this life-changing tooth replacement, you couldn\u2019t be in better hands. To contact<\/a> our office with questions or concerns about dental implants, call 610-383-1600.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"When people talk about how incredibly successful the vast majority of dental implant treatments are, they\u2019re not exaggerating. Dental implants have a 98% success rate! That pretty much means what you might think it means: it\u2019s a safe and reliable tooth replacement option. Part of what makes dental implants so successful is your dentist\u2019s diligence, but you\u2019ll still have to put in some work yourself to ensure a smooth experience. These five tips will help […] (Read More)<\/a>","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-460","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.chestercountydentalarts.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/460","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.chestercountydentalarts.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.chestercountydentalarts.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.chestercountydentalarts.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.chestercountydentalarts.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=460"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.chestercountydentalarts.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/460\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":462,"href":"https:\/\/www.chestercountydentalarts.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/460\/revisions\/462"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.chestercountydentalarts.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=460"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.chestercountydentalarts.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=460"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.chestercountydentalarts.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=460"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}