{"id":55,"date":"2020-11-21T17:05:33","date_gmt":"2020-11-21T17:05:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.drtubo.com\/blog\/?p=55"},"modified":"2020-12-11T17:11:37","modified_gmt":"2020-12-11T17:11:37","slug":"healthy-dental-implants","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.drtubo.com\/blog\/2020\/11\/21\/healthy-dental-implants\/","title":{"rendered":"Avoid These 5 Habits to Protect Your Dental Implants!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.drtubo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/AdobeStock_318777934_1___1607706132_60169-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Man smiling with collared shirt and dental implants\" class=\"wp-image-56\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.drtubo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/AdobeStock_318777934_1___1607706132_60169-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.drtubo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/AdobeStock_318777934_1___1607706132_60169-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.drtubo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/AdobeStock_318777934_1___1607706132_60169.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Dental implants have quickly become one of the most popular tooth replacement options because of their amazing benefits. One of their advantages is the predictability\u2014dental implants have a success rate of about 98%. However, there are still some factors that can lead to implant failure, which is why your dentist has included 5 common habits to avoid after restoring your smile.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">#1. Skipping Dental Checkups<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the problems that can affect dental implants is gum disease because it damages the supportive tissue around the implants. However, routine checkups and cleanings are a great way to stay on top of your oral health while protecting your new smile. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.drtubo.com\/contact.html\">Your dentist<\/a> will carefully check your implants and the health of your gums, making any adjustments necessary along the way to keep you looking and feeling good.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">#2. Forgetting to Floss<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Dental implants can\u2019t get cavities, but that doesn\u2019t mean that flossing isn\u2019t important. Make sure that you don\u2019t forget to floss because plaque and bacteria can build on the gumline and cause infection. The gums are key when it comes to the success of your dental implants, keeping them stable and in place, which is why it\u2019s vital that you floss your teeth once a day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">#3. Smoking<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Smoking is bad for your natural teeth, but did you know it\u2019s even worse if you have dental implants? Tobacco use makes it more difficult for your bone to grow and fuse to the implants. Plus, smoking increases your risk of gum disease and other oral health issues like discolored teeth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">#4. Chewing Non-Food Items<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Do you ever bite your nails or chew on pens? What you may think of as a not so serious, nervous habit can actually cause serious damage to your dental implants. Chewing on non-food objects can break or crack your restorations, but it can also loosen the implants and affect the bone that supports them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">#5. Using Your Teeth as Tools<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Your smile should only be used for speaking and eating! When you use it for anything else, you\u2019re putting it at risk of dental emergencies like chipped, cracked, or lost teeth. Especially around the holidays, it can be tempting to use your teeth as tools when opening packages, cards, or even bottles. However, especially for those with dental implants, this can be extremely harmful to the smile.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While dental implants have one of the highest success rates in dentistry, it\u2019s still your responsibility to keep them safe. Remember these habits to avoid so you can enjoy a healthy, beautiful, and strong set of teeth!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Meet the Dentist<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Dr. Jason Tubo is a skilled dentist with extensive experience and training that allows him to place and restore dental implants at the same convenient location you receive checkups and cleanings. He has even published a book that exhibits over 50 advanced cosmetic and surgical cases. To schedule an appointment, he can be reached through his <a href=\"https:\/\/www.drtubo.com\/contact.html\">website<\/a> or by phone at (508) 234-8107.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Dental implants have quickly become one of the most popular tooth replacement options because of their amazing benefits. One of their advantages is the predictability\u2014dental implants have a success rate of about 98%. 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