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Lots of patients LOVE their dental implants<\/a>. This restoration can be truly life changing, especially if you\u2019ve had gaps in your smile for quite some time. You\u2019re beginning to see what all the hype is about, and now that you have dental implants, you want them to last for as long as possible!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

That makes perfect sense, and if you\u2019re looking for tips that will help them go the distance, you\u2019ve stumbled across the right blog post. Keep reading for four lifestyle changes you can make to promote your dental implants\u2019 longevity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

1.     Quit Smoking (and Using Tobacco)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This might be the hardest tip, but also the most important. Tobacco products wreak havoc on your oral cavity \u2013 besides drastically increasing your risk of oral cancers, the chemicals also slow down your body\u2019s natural healing process and are strongly linked to gum disease. This creates an un-ideal scenario where it\u2019s easier for you to develop oral illness and<\/em> more difficult to recover.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lean on your support systems for help and quit smoking so your dental implants and natural teeth won\u2019t be at high risk of falling out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2.     Schedule Regular Appointments with Your Dentist<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Even if you\u2019ve had a full mouth restoration with implant dentures, it\u2019s in your best interest to visit your dentist on a regular basis! By scheduling a checkup and cleaning every six months, you give them the opportunity to check on your implants, as well as your overall oral health. Plus, they\u2019ll be able to remove harmful plaque and tartar from your smile, resulting in whiter teeth and lower risk of developing oral conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3.     Brush and Floss Every Day<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Having your teeth cleaned every six months is great \u2013 but isn\u2019t going to cut it if that\u2019s the only time they get brushed and flossed! Brush your pearly whites twice daily and floss once per day to remove cavity- and gum disease-causing bacteria from your mouth. Your dental implants will thank you for it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4.     Follow Your Doctor\u2019s Instructions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Though dental implants are a good fit for most people, certain general health conditions can jeopardize their longevity if not properly managed. Blood sugar fluctuations from diabetes, for example, can increase inflammation, making it easier to contract gum disease and harder to get rid of it. Look after your health by following your primary care physician\u2019s instructions, and you\u2019ll do your dental implants (and yourself!) a favor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lifestyle changes like these aren\u2019t always easy to implement into your daily routine. That\u2019s okay \u2013 it takes time to build and break habits. If you\u2019re determined to get the most out of your dental implants, be kind and patient with yourself. Your dentist, friends, and family are all rooting for you and want you to be able to enjoy your new smile!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About the Author<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As a highly experienced dentist, Dr. Christopher S. Cannady<\/a> has an impressive resume. He\u2019s a proud member of the American Academy of Implant Dentistry and has completed many advanced training courses in treatments like full mouth rehabilitation, dental implants, and sedation dentistry. If you\u2019re interested in receiving dental implants near Clearwater, Dr. Cannady would be happy to meet you and give you pointers on taking care of them! To contact his office<\/a> for a consultation, call 727-441-3523.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Lots of patients LOVE their dental implants. This restoration can be truly life changing, especially if you\u2019ve had gaps in your smile for quite some time. You\u2019re beginning to see what all the hype is about, and now that you have dental implants, you want them to last for as long as possible! That makes […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-15","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"yoast_head":"\n4 Lifestyle Changes for Lasting Dental Implants | Suncoast Dental Arts<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"If you want to get the most out of your dental implants, you might want to consider making these 4 lifestyle changes. 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