Did you know that your smile habits that you’ve either mastered (or that could be a bit better) that occur right around the time you go to bed can have an extremely significant impact on your dental implants? It’s true! When your goal is, of course, to promote their absolute success, you may still accidentally forget about some very important hazards to steer clear of as you’re prepping for dreamland. Spend just a moment of your time with our Santa Rosa, CA team as you consider some not-so-lovely habits to work on. The good news? They’re extremely easy to fix and you’ll be giving your implants the protection they need!
Why We Suggest: Never Ignore Symptoms With Dental Implants
Just about everyone is prone to wanting to ignore symptoms that crop up. There’s always the chance that a little change or moment of discomfort is really nothing at all and, since we know this to be true, we often cling to this! However, when we’re talking about your oral health with dental implants, we remind you that it’s always better to go ahead and give us a quick ring on the phone. Tell us what you have experienced. Let our Santa Rosa, CA oral surgery team check the situation out. Why, you wonder…?
3 Things Your Implants And Restorations Are Not
There’s something quite magical about dental implants and restorations. One second, you don’t have your tooth any longer. The next, you’ve got a titanium post acting as your roots (and that have actually bonded with your jawbone), it’s supporting a beautiful, lifelike artificial tooth (or teeth), and your tooth loss is a distant memory! If you are someone who goes forward thinking of your replacement teeth as natural teeth, meaning you’re a bit cautious and protective with them but you use them to eat, laugh, smile, etc., then good! However, if you have begun allowing yourself to think of them as having supernatural strength, well … it may be time to take it down a notch! Consider some reminders of what your implants and restorations are not from our Santa Rosa, CA team, so you can keep them right where they are.
Oral Surgery And Your Smile: Getting The Right Information
Remember that when you’re getting misinformation, a lot of things are going on, particularly when it comes to learning about oral surgery and your smile. First, you may find that some of the incorrect details you hear make you feel scared. You may become disappointed, when the information you gather makes you think you have fewer options (or none at all) than you expected. You may simply not like what you hear. Or, you may hear something that seems beneficial but that is simply not right. So, how to make heads or tails of how to get the facts, so you can take full advantage of all that surgery can provide for your smile? Well, our Santa Rosa, CA practice happens to have a very simple answer: See our team! Beyond that, consider some very common no-nos.
Remember: Times When Oral Surgery Is About Choice!
Within oral health care, there are absolutely times when there is something your smile needs in order to return to its good health. However, there are also other times in which coming in to talk with our Rohnert Park, CA oral surgery team is all about you making choices for your smile based on things you’ve decided you want. Are they unnecessary? Not at all! They are certainly beneficial! They simply don’t come with the urgency associated with something like extracting an infected tooth. See what we mean? Sort of getting the picture? Take a moment with us, as we remind you that in many instances, it’s absolutely up to you, which can make for a relaxing, enjoyable experience!
How A Fixed Implant Denture Is Holiday Worthy
We know that with the holidays rolling our way, one of the things you may be spending quite a lot of time reflecting on is your smile. You are missing your teeth and, as a result, there’s a lot to consider, to plan, and to try to prevent in regard to this otherwise special and cozy time of year. If you haven’t really thought through all of your dental implant options just yet or if you simply know that crowns and implants aren’t going to work for your widespread tooth loss, our Santa Rosa, CA team has a suggestion: Consider a new idea. Learn more about a fixed implant denture within the context of what makes it holiday worthy. This just might prove to you that there is most certainly light at the end of the tunnel!
Why Do I Need Oral Surgery? My Smile Seems Healthy!
One of your jobs as a patient is to keep your smile healthy. You assume this just means following through with plaque removal with brushing and flossing, as well as professional cleanings. What you might not realize is that it’s up to you, as well, to consider the structure and function of your smile and to follow through with oral surgery if it becomes necessary. Why is this so significant? Isn’t a healthy smile just one without decay, you ask? Well, your dental hygiene cannot fix a bite in which top and bottom teeth aren’t correctly aligned, one in which you are missing teeth and your balance is off, etc. Sometimes, you may require our care to make your smile whole and aligned. The result? You can eat and you can speak without strain on your muscles, ligaments, and jaw joints (because teeth fit together properly). Learn more about surgery’s benefits from our Santa Rosa, CA team.
How Implants Fix That Hygiene Problem
When you talk about the benefits you can expect from dental implants with our Santa Rosa, CA team, the common topics will definitely include the way your smile looks, how it functions, and how long the implants will last (a very long time). One thing that you might not see coming that we will probably also discuss with you is your dental hygiene. Did you know that by selecting implants and restorations to replace your roots and the crowns of your teeth, you’re helping yourself achieve easier and more effective preventive care? How about that!
When Can I Decide On Dental Implants?
There’s something about choosing dental implants for oneself that makes the idea of timing quite a hot topic. Patients frequently ask if they should get them immediately, if they have time to consider their options, and they wonder if they can simply learn about them but truly consider them in the future. We understand, of course, that the unique nature of implants can create all of this lack of clarity, which is why our Santa Rosa, CA team would like to guide you through the shroud of mystery! Find out more regarding the “when” questions you have in mind.
Oral Surgery Recovery: It’s The Little Things
You may find that as you get closer to the day of your oral surgery, you think a bit more about recovery. Maybe you’ve had to take some time off from work or class. Perhaps you’re very detail-oriented, so you’ve gone over the directions for post-op several times. We know that even patients who are extremely focused can still occasionally make some assumptions about what’s very important and what might be “not such a big deal.” Our Santa Rosa, CA team reminds you that when it comes to recovery, it’s important to pay attention to everything, even the little things, so you heal swiftly! Learn more.