{"id":175,"date":"2022-01-31T23:51:06","date_gmt":"2022-01-31T23:51:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.edfamilydental.com\/blog\/?p=175"},"modified":"2022-02-12T00:16:38","modified_gmt":"2022-02-12T00:16:38","slug":"6-bad-habits-to-avoid-with-dental-implants","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.edfamilydental.com\/blog\/2022\/01\/31\/6-bad-habits-to-avoid-with-dental-implants\/","title":{"rendered":"6 Bad Habits to Avoid with Dental Implants"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.edfamilydental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/AdobeStock_201991403__1644623879_63020.jpg\" alt=\"person opening a bottle with their teeth as friends watch\" class=\"wp-image-176\" width=\"286\" height=\"191\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.edfamilydental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/AdobeStock_201991403__1644623879_63020.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.edfamilydental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/AdobeStock_201991403__1644623879_63020-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.edfamilydental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/AdobeStock_201991403__1644623879_63020-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 286px) 100vw, 286px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Do you find yourself biting your nails when you\u2019re bored or\nusing your teeth to open a soda when a bottle opener isn\u2019t available? If you\nhave dental implants, these bad habits and others can damage your investment\nand lead to you needing replacements. Read on to learn about five bad habits\nthat can damage your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.edfamilydental.com\/dental-implants.html\">dental implants<\/a>\nso you know what to avoid.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Habit #1: Bad Oral Hygiene <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Some people think that since dental implants can\u2019t get\ncavities, they don\u2019t require the same level of care as your natural teeth. Not brushing\nand flossing properly with your implants can lead to cavities in your remaining\nteeth, which can result in additional tooth loss if they get bad enough. If you\ndon\u2019t have the teeth replaced promptly, the jawbone will begin to erode. This may\ncause more of your natural teeth as well as your implants to fall out. Make\nsure to brush for two minutes twice per day and floss before bed to keep this\nfrom happening.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Habit #2: Consuming Too Much Sugar <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The bacteria in our mouths feed off the sugar in the foods\nwe eat. They then release acids, which attack our tooth enamel. This weakened enamel\nmakes our teeth more susceptible to decay and can also lead to gum disease. If gum\ndisease progresses far enough, it can cause your natural teeth and implants to\nfall out. cut back on your sugar consumption to lessen your chances of\ndeveloping these issues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Habit #3: Smoking or Chewing Tobacco <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Did you know that those who smoke cigarettes are 10 times\nmore likely to develop oral cancer? It also makes you several times more likely\nto develop gum disease. Cut this habit out of your life to keep your mouth\nhealthy. If you need help quitting, ask your dentist, doctor, or therapist for\nresources and reach out to loved ones for support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Habit #4: Biting Non-food Items <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Opening cans and bottles with your teeth, chewing on ice and\nhard candy, biting your fingernails, and other bad habits that include chewing\non non-food items can cause chips and cracks to form in your implants and\nnatural teeth. Keep these things out of your mouth to avoid damage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Habit #5: Skipping Dental Checkups<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Even if nothing is bothering you, make sure to see your\ndentist every six months for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.edfamilydental.com\/dental-checkups-cleanings.html\">checkups and\ncleanings<\/a>. This will allow your hygienist to thoroughly clean your teeth and\naround the gumline to lessen your chances of decay. Your dentist will also use this\ntime to thoroughly examine the oral cavity and make sure there aren\u2019t any\nissues that need treating to avoid implant loss.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have dental implants, you\u2019ve already lost at least\none tooth. Make sure to take good care of your replacements so you won\u2019t need\nanother one and can maintain a gorgeous, healthy grin!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Practice <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Do you have dental implants to replace missing teeth and\nwant to make them last as long as possible? The talented team at ED Family\nDental can help. They are experts on all things oral health and can teach you\nabout bad habits you\u2019ll want to avoid to prevent damage to your implants. With their\nhelp, you\u2019ll be enjoying a healthy, strong, and confident smile for years to\ncome! To make an appointment with ED Family Dental or for more information on bad\nhabits you should avoid with dental implants, call their office at (718)\n806-1662 or visit their <a href=\"https:\/\/www.edfamilydental.com\/contact-us.html\">website<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Do you find yourself biting your nails when you\u2019re bored or using your teeth to open a soda when a bottle opener isn\u2019t available? If you have dental implants, these bad habits and others can damage your investment and lead to you needing replacements. 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