Are you certain about whether your dental implants and restorations are safe and sound? Do you assume that they are essentially immune from problems because they are composed of artificial materials? If so, you may have things a bit mixed up. While there are certain problems that affect organic tissues but will not directly damage your teeth replacements, caring for your oral health is still very important (and damage is still possible). Try our Q&A’s for more info.
Questions and Answers
Question: Am I safe from problems associated with gum disease, since the gum tissue is no longer supporting natural teeth?
Answer: You are not immune to the changes that can happen to your gum tissue if you are wearing dental implants. Gums can still become inflamed, infected, and once diseased, can lead to damage to your jawbone and the failure of implants.
Question: Can I receive cavities in the restorations that my dental implants support or decay in the implants themselves?
Answer: You cannot receive cavities in the restorations or the implants. However, you may still end up with decay on nearby teeth. In addition, bacteria, when left on artificial tissue, can lead to other consequences for your oral health.
Question: Are functional problems like bruxism going to have any negative effect on my dental implants or my restorations?
Answer: Most likely. In addition to the fact that friction and pressure from problems like bruxism can damage and wear down your restorations, too much pressure can also negatively impact your implants. Failure can occur if excessive pressure is placed on them for an extended period of time.
Protect Your Implants By Asking Questions
Don’t avoid asking the questions you need answers to, so you can feel that you’re doing your best to keep your implants safe! Schedule the time you need in Santa Rosa, CA by calling Santa Rosa Oral Surgery at 707-545-4625 to schedule your visit today.