{"id":168,"date":"2020-10-15T17:51:51","date_gmt":"2020-10-15T17:51:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.everyday-guide.com\/site\/?p=168"},"modified":"2020-10-15T17:51:51","modified_gmt":"2020-10-15T17:51:51","slug":"how-to-care-for-dental-implants","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.everyday-guide.com\/site\/how-to-care-for-dental-implants\/","title":{"rendered":"How to care for dental implants"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">According to the American Dental Association, nearly five million dental implants are executed in the U.S every year.\u00a0 People have opted for dental implants for a large number of benefits it brings.<\/p><div id=\"relatedsearches1\" class=\"every-content-2 every-entity-placement\" style=\"height: 450px;\"><script>console.log(\"RSOC loading..\");<\/script>\r\n<!-- Initialize Google CSA object - Required for ad functionality -->\r\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\" charset=\"utf-8\">\r\n\t(function(g,o){g[o]=g[o]||function(){(g[o]['q']=g[o]['q']||[]).push(\r\n\t\targuments)},g[o]['t']=1*new Date})(window,'_googCsa');\r\n<\/script><\/div><style>\r\n  #relatedsearches1,\r\n  #relatedsearches2 {\r\n    \/* Base container styles - final appearance *\/\r\n    margin-bottom: 20px;\r\n    padding: 15px;\r\n    background-color: #111827; \/* Final background color (gray-900) *\/\r\n    border-radius: 8px;\r\n    min-height: 250px; \/* Restore a reasonable min-height *\/\r\n    box-sizing: border-box;\r\n    overflow: hidden;\r\n    position: relative; \/* Needed to contain the absolute overlay *\/\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  \/* REMOVED .skeleton-active styles *\/\r\n\r\n  .skeleton-overlay {\r\n    position: absolute;\r\n    inset: 0; \/* Cover parent *\/\r\n    z-index: 10; \/* Ensure it's on top *\/\r\n    pointer-events: none; \/* Prevent interaction *\/\r\n    border-radius: 8px; \/* Match parent *\/\r\n\r\n    \/* --- Skeleton visuals applied directly to the overlay --- *\/\r\n    --skeleton-bar-height: 35px;\r\n    --skeleton-gap-height: 15px;\r\n    --skeleton-unit-height: calc(var(--skeleton-bar-height) + var(--skeleton-gap-height));\r\n    --skeleton-padding: 15px;\r\n    --skeleton-bar-color: #374151; \/* gray-700 *\/\r\n    --skeleton-bg-color: #1f2937;  \/* gray-800 *\/\r\n    --skeleton-shimmer-color: rgba(52, 211, 153, 0.1); \/* emerald-400 10% *\/\r\n\r\n    background-color: var(--skeleton-bg-color);\r\n    background-image:\r\n      linear-gradient(to right, transparent, var(--skeleton-shimmer-color), transparent),\r\n      linear-gradient(var(--skeleton-bar-color) var(--skeleton-bar-height), transparent 0);\r\n    background-size:\r\n      200% var(--skeleton-bar-height),\r\n      calc(100% - (2 * var(--skeleton-padding))) var(--skeleton-unit-height);\r\n    background-repeat: repeat-y;\r\n    background-position:\r\n      calc(-200% + var(--skeleton-padding)) var(--skeleton-padding),\r\n      var(--skeleton-padding) var(--skeleton-padding);\r\n    animation: shimmer 1.5s infinite linear;\r\n    \/* --- End Skeleton Visuals --- *\/\r\n\r\n    \/* --- Visibility Control --- *\/\r\n    opacity: 0;\r\n    transition: opacity 0.3s ease-out;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .skeleton-overlay.skeleton-visible {\r\n    opacity: 1;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  @keyframes shimmer {\r\n    to {\r\n       background-position:\r\n        calc(200% + var(--skeleton-padding)) var(--skeleton-padding),\r\n        var(--skeleton-padding) var(--skeleton-padding);\r\n    }\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  \/* No longer need rules for .skeleton-loading class or :empty *\/\r\n\r\n<\/style>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One of the reasons for its popularity is that dental implants are a better alternative\u00a0 to wearing removable dentures. Moreover, they prevent jawbone loss, function like natural teeth, improve your smile. Most importantly, unlike other replacements (bridges or crowns) it can last for a lifetime. However, you do need to take proper care of them to make them last for a lifetime. Here are a few quick tips that will guide you to take care of them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/www.everyday-guide.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/peter-kasprzyk-U1gvhqVQ2kQ-unsplash-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-154\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.everyday-guide.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/peter-kasprzyk-U1gvhqVQ2kQ-unsplash-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.everyday-guide.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/peter-kasprzyk-U1gvhqVQ2kQ-unsplash-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.everyday-guide.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/peter-kasprzyk-U1gvhqVQ2kQ-unsplash-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.everyday-guide.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/peter-kasprzyk-U1gvhqVQ2kQ-unsplash-1536x1023.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.everyday-guide.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/peter-kasprzyk-U1gvhqVQ2kQ-unsplash-700x465.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.everyday-guide.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/peter-kasprzyk-U1gvhqVQ2kQ-unsplash.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>Photo by Peter Kasprzyk<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Guide for dental implants care<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Brush\u00a0 your teeth at least twice a day. You can preferably use a soft-nylon toothbrush. However, you can use a soft electric toothbrush as well to remove bacteria more effectively.\u00a0 Brushing for two full minutes is always recommended.<\/li><li>Using abrasive toothpaste falls in the \u2018don\u2019t\u2019 list. Moreover, you are recommended to avoid abrasive mouthwash, or other oral products as well.. In contrast, you are advised to use oral products that are specially formulated for dental implants so your implants do not wear down quickly.<\/li><li>No <a href=\"https:\/\/www.everyday-guide.com\/site\/99uq\" title=\"BnB Tobacco\" class=\"pretty-link-keyword\"rel=\"nofollow sponsored \" target=\"_blank\">smoking<\/a> or alcohol consumption until after your post-operative appointment.You must refrain from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.everyday-guide.com\/site\/99uq\" title=\"BnB Tobacco\" class=\"pretty-link-keyword\"rel=\"nofollow sponsored \" target=\"_blank\">smoking<\/a> in particular for at least 7-14 days after surgery. However,\u00a0 you must ideally avoid them for the entire healing time, which can take up to 6 months.<\/li><li>To minimize bacteria and plaque around the implant, you must\u00a0 brush under and around the dental implant crown Tip: Use a nylon-coated interdental brush as they slides between teeth and can more successfully clean hard-to-reach places.<\/li><li>You must Floss daily with a water flosser (aka oral irrigator) or\u00a0 unwaxed tape to remove bacteria in pockets up to 6 mm deep.<\/li><li>You must refrain from sticky, chewy\u00a0 or hard foods such as apples, chewy caramel, carrots, dried <a href=\"https:\/\/www.everyday-guide.com\/site\/zo3t\" title=\"Harry and David\" class=\"pretty-link-keyword\"rel=\"nofollow sponsored \" target=\"_blank\">fruit<\/a>, hard candies, ice, etc. as these may cause damage to dental implants (as well as your other teeth).<\/li><li>Do not forget to schedule for\u00a0 dentist check ups and professional teeth cleanings regularly at least twice a year.<\/li><li>If you have a tendency to clench your jaws (bruxism) or grind your teeth , do not hide from your dentist as bruxism can complicate treatment.Most\u00a0 Dentists recommends a night guard or night splint for patients with bruxism in order to protect their teeth from the force of grinding (and clenching).\u00a0<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"635\" src=\"https:\/\/www.everyday-guide.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/alex-7ByfI6Fpi90-unsplash-1024x635.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-170\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.everyday-guide.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/alex-7ByfI6Fpi90-unsplash-1024x635.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.everyday-guide.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/alex-7ByfI6Fpi90-unsplash-300x186.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.everyday-guide.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/alex-7ByfI6Fpi90-unsplash-768x476.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.everyday-guide.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/alex-7ByfI6Fpi90-unsplash-1536x952.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.everyday-guide.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/alex-7ByfI6Fpi90-unsplash.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>Photo by Alex<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Regularity is a must<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As you can see, you do not need to undergo complicated processes but easy steps to care for your dental implants. Moreover, it doesn\u2019t&nbsp; really differ significantly from caring for your natural teeth. However, easy steps doesn\u2019t mean you do not have to do it regularly. On the contrary, these care tips are imperative. Even though dental implants are an extremely successful medical procedure you can easily wear them down if not taken proper care.<\/p>\n      <div class=\"prli-link-to-disclosures\">\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.everyday-guide.com\/site\/disclaimer\/\">(*)This post contains affiliate links. If you use these links to buy something we may earn a commission. 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