When you’re going along in your life, striving to maintain a green lifestyle, and then suddenly tooth loss becomes part of your narrative, it might throw you for a bit of a loop. How will considering dental implants play into your general philosophy about sustainability, you wonder? Is this going to be something you feel good about or that will prove worrisome? Fortunately, our Rohnert Park, CA practice is happy to point out some ways implants may work within your goal to keep waste to a minimum, while also keeping our environment safe.
No Need For Replacements
When you realize that you need to replace your missing teeth, you may immediately imagine receiving a prosthetic device that eventually becomes damaged, that needs to be thrown away, and then receiving yet another one. Here’s the good news: Dental implants stay in place for life, when you take very good care of your smile. So, just think of them as your new tooth roots that aren’t going anywhere.
Dental Hygiene Made Green
We know that you might worry you’re going to have to start using more products, different products, and spending more time (and energy and water) on your smile now that you’re going to replace your teeth. Fortunately, you aren’t. Remember, your dental implants are like your new roots. All you have to do is what you have always done. Brush and floss as directed. Use the same dental hygiene products that work well. See your general dentist two times a year for preventive visits. It’s that easy!
About Our Digital Imaging
Our dental imaging, as you have likely noticed, is digital. This means that when you visit our oral and maxillofacial surgery practice for dental implants, you’re not going to promote the use of film, processing chemicals, etc. associated with traditional imaging. Instead, everything is computerized, which means no chemicals heading out into the environment and no waste.
Our Forms Are Online!
Of course, remember that we also provide you with online patient forms. You don’t need to gather up a stack of papers or print anything out. Just fill it all out online, hit submit, and you’ll be done. Have questions about what you can expect before and after surgery? You may access instructions online, too. Cutting down on paper is easy for us to do, which means you can feel even better when you visit our practice for your smile!
Feel Good About Choosing Your Implants
Let us know if you have any questions about what is required to receive dental implants and to then maintain implants, particularly if you are worried about incorporating them into your sustainable lifestyle! Schedule the time you need in Rohnert Park, CA by calling Santa Rosa Oral Surgery at 707-584-1630 to schedule your visit today.