So, you have come to us for a dental implant and restoration and you love the results. You are so happy to have your complete smile back and feel over-the-moon about the fact that tooth loss is finally something you can put behind you. Or, is it, you wonder? Beyond life’s little accidents you just don’t see coming, you wonder if there’s anything you can do to prevent the loss of additional teeth. The answer is, of course, a very big yes! Explore those details with our Rohnert Park, CA team, so you can keep your smile in the wonderful shape you have achieved.
Prevent Little Accidents With Mindfulness
Yes, of course, as mentioned there are always those little accidents you could not have seen coming that life may throw your way. You might walk face first into something because you’re just not paying attention and then whoops!…you lose a tooth and require a dental implant. You cannot always prevent everything. However, there are other little accidents you can avoid, such as playing sports with a mouthguard instead of without, so you protect your smile. You will want to take just a few extra seconds before eating your meal or snack to ask yourself whether there are any ingredients that could cause dental trauma. Practice a tiny bit of caution and it will go a long way in protecting your teeth.
Create A Dental Care Routine That Is Airtight
When you hear someone mention to you that you can keep your teeth and avoid tooth loss (and a need for dental implants) by being dedicated to dental care, you might think to yourself that as long as you’re pretty focused on your brushing, flossing, cleanings, and checkups that things should turn out A-OK. With that said, we reinforce the notion with a bit of extra enthusiasm when we say, what you really should do is create a plan for your smile care and protection that’s extremely detailed and follow it to a T. You may think this sounds complicated and exhausting but it isn’t. It just requires a bit of organization, so that you are always keeping your teeth clean and safe. It’s as easy as:
- Always brush twice a day and always be sure to brush for two minutes
- Always use the products you need, such as a soft-bristle toothbrush and toothpaste with fluoride
- Always thoroughly floss once a day
- Always see your general dentist for cleanings and checkups every six months on the dot!
Prevent Future Tooth Loss With Our Help
Avoid the need for additional dental implants in the future, so you can simply keep up the ones you already have, by considering the care details we provide for you to easily maintain a healthy and complete smile. Schedule the time you need in Rohnert Park, CA by calling Santa Rosa Oral Surgery at 707-584-1630 to schedule your visit today.