If you’re feeling like your experience with dental implants is one that you’re going to take more seriously than just about anything in your entire life, then you may be asking: What can I give up to ensure they remain safe for as long as possible? Of course, you know that you should give up bad dental hygiene and preventive care habits because it’s this simple care that protects teeth, gums, and more. However, you might wonder along the way if there are less obvious sacrifices you could make that would actually offer impressive safeguarding to your implants. Of course, our Rohnert Park, CA team can offer you some initial thoughts (and will be happy to discuss the topic in depth with you during a visit).
Give Up Smoking!
Yes, if you want to keep your smile healthy and, in turn, protect your dental implants, then you will want to give up smoking. Remember that while it’s technically possible to get away with smoking and wearing implants, this is not something that we suggest. Smoking makes it harder for your body to heal, to fight off infections, and it can make you more prone to periodontal problems. When you smoke, the chance that your implants might fail increases quite significantly. When you don’t smoke, the failure rate is exceptionally low (at around 2 percent). This is a good thing to quit for this and so many other oral health related reasons (and more).
Give Up Sodas And Juice
You might want to to ahead and give up soda and juice. We would suggest this for anyone but if your goal is to protect your dental implants, then remember that sodas and juice are extremely acidic. When you create an acid environment in your mouth, it’s not great for any remaining teeth. It feeds bacteria, of course, which then puts you in a situation in which you are more likely to deal with bacteria-related issues like decay and gingivitis. Remember that any type of oral health issue, from decay that becomes a spreading infection to gum disease that is expressed as peri-implantitis can have a negative effect on implants.
Give Up Extra Sugar
Along the same lines of thinking, if you want to give up (or seriously limit) “added sugar” from your diet, you will give your smile even more protection against bacteria-related dangers, thereby protecting your dental implants.
Protect Implants With Simple Tips
Take tips from our team to heart if you’re ready to get serious about protecting your oral health the best that you possibly can. Schedule the time you need in Rohnert Park, CA by calling Santa Rosa Oral Surgery at 707-584-1630 to schedule your visit today.