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Dental implants are an excellent method for restoring your smile, and they have many benefits compared to other treatments. Dental implants are unmatched in durability against other types of restorations, but you do have to take proper care to ensure their longevity.
If you would like to learn more about the best ways to maintain your dental implants please get in contact with your local Nashua, NH, dental implant experts Dr. Salvatore Guerriero and Dr. Salvatore Colletta of Nashua Smile Makers.
Good Habits
The best part about dental implants is that the end result looks, acts, and feels just like your natural teeth. This means that cleaning them is not very different either.
Experts advise on using soft-bristled toothbrushes because they are beneficial for all of your teeth. brushing and flossing are necessary to remove the accumulated plaque before it hardens into tartar. Regular dental cleanings and checkups will round out your dental hygiene routine. Your dentist can clean your teeth, especially the hard-to-reach nooks and crannies, at your check-up appointment.
Bad Habits
Cavities do not affect your new tooth as they do your natural teeth, which can cause some to lower their guard. But good dental habits are still important because gum disease remains a concern. It can affect the structure of your mouth that holds your teeth in place.
A diet that increases your risk of developing cavities on your natural teeth can put you at risk for gum disease in general and so can smoking.
Smoking can not only contribute to the likelihood you will develop gum disease, but the habit is itself often a barrier for obtaining dental implants in the first place. Many experts warn against smoking until two months after the implants have healed. Some dentists may not admit you as a candidate for the procedure if you are a regular smoker since it can lengthen the healing time and may cause the implants to fail.
Dental Implants in Nashua, NH
Dental implants have many benefits, but they also require the largest initial investment of time, and sometimes money. The best way to get the most out of your investment is to properly care for them. If you are curious about the procedure or want to know how to make them last as long as possible then come into the office for a visit. Make an appointment today with Dr. Guerriero and Dr. Colletta of Nashua Smile Makers in Nashua, NH, by dialing (603) 882-3727