{"id":332,"date":"2023-12-13T20:19:52","date_gmt":"2023-12-13T20:19:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.edfamilydental.com\/blog\/?p=332"},"modified":"2024-01-15T20:22:10","modified_gmt":"2024-01-15T20:22:10","slug":"a-fine-way-to-restore-your-smile-facts-about-dental-implants","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.edfamilydental.com\/blog\/2023\/12\/13\/a-fine-way-to-restore-your-smile-facts-about-dental-implants\/","title":{"rendered":"A Fine Way to Restore Your Smile: Facts About 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\/2024\/01\/AdobeStock_198011173__1695850998_52948.jpg\" alt=\"Dental implant\" class=\"wp-image-333\" width=\"303\" height=\"170\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.edfamilydental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/AdobeStock_198011173__1695850998_52948.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.edfamilydental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/AdobeStock_198011173__1695850998_52948-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.edfamilydental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/AdobeStock_198011173__1695850998_52948-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 303px) 100vw, 303px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.edfamilydental.com\/dental-implants.html\">Dental implants<\/a> are the best way to replace lost teeth currently available. They are surgically placed in and naturally fused with the jawbone while being made of high-quality materials, allowing them to look and function just like real teeth. Dental implant treatments are becoming more common, and you\u2019ve probably seen many people with them without even realizing it. Here are a few little-known facts about dental implants to help you see just how effective and lifelike they are.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Dental Implants Are Immune to Cavities<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Cavities are infections that result from oral bacteria\neating their way through the enamel layer of a tooth, and if allowed to\nprogress they will result in severe toothache and tooth loss. Dental implants,\non the other hand, are made of titanium and porcelain, meaning that they are\ncompletely inedible to these bacteria. Dental implants will never develop\ncavities or other oral infections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, dental implants still require the patient to\npractice excellent oral hygiene to remain strong and healthy. While they can\u2019t\ndevelop cavities, dental implants can still host plaque that shelters bacteria\nthat can cause gum disease. Dental implants require healthy gums and jawbones\nto maintain their sturdy hold in the mouth, and if the gums become ill,\nimplants become more likely to fail.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Dental Implants Have a Whopping 95% Success Rate<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Many people are nervous about the idea of getting surgery\nbecause it seems risky. Thankfully, dental implants boast a 95% success rate,\nmeaning that you can expect your implants to successfully fuse to the jaw and\nhold their place in the mouth as long as you practice excellent oral hygiene\nand follow your oral surgeon\u2019s aftercare instructions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">You Have to Go Easy on Your Dental Implants After You First Get Them<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>While dental implants can easily chew many items that\ntraditional restorations like dentures and dental bridges cannot handle, they\nmust be allowed to heal completely before they can get to that point. After\ngetting implants, patients must adjust their diets so they can have six months\nto a year to heal properly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The patient should take care to avoid hard, crunchy foods\nafter getting implants, as the force chewing them takes can interrupt the\nbonding process between them and the jaw. It\u2019s also crucial to abstain from\nusing them to chew ice, bite nails, or open packages or bottles, which you\nshould never use your teeth for anyway.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While dental implants can restore a patient\u2019s smile,\nconfidence, and chewing ability, they require proper care to remain healthy and\nin working order. With excellent hygiene and maintenance, you can expect your\nimplants to last for decades or even a lifetime.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Author<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Dr. Eduart Shkurti earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery from\nthe University of Southern California School of Dental Medicine before\ncompleting a year-long residency at Montefiore Medical Center. He is proud to\nbe a member of the American Dental Association, the New York Dental Society,\nand the Astoria County Dental Society. His office in Astoria, NY offers\npreventive, restorative, cosmetic, and emergency dentistry as well as dental\nimplant services. For more information on what dental implants can do for you, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.edfamilydental.com\/contact-us.html\">contact the office online<\/a>\nor dial <strong>(718) 806-1662<\/strong>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Dental implants are the best way to replace lost teeth currently available. They are surgically placed in and naturally fused with the jawbone while being made of high-quality materials, allowing them to look and function just like real teeth. 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