{"id":15,"date":"2020-03-14T15:52:00","date_gmt":"2020-03-14T15:52:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dentalcenterofmidlothian.com\/blog\/?p=15"},"modified":"2020-11-06T20:52:07","modified_gmt":"2020-11-06T20:52:07","slug":"dental-implants-safety","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dentalcenterofmidlothian.com\/blog\/2020\/03\/14\/dental-implants-safety\/","title":{"rendered":"How Safe Are Dental Implants?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dentalcenterofmidlothian.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/AdobeStock_289993382_1___1586380647_96461-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Woman with brown hair smiling with dental implants\" class=\"wp-image-16\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dentalcenterofmidlothian.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/AdobeStock_289993382_1___1586380647_96461-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.dentalcenterofmidlothian.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/AdobeStock_289993382_1___1586380647_96461-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.dentalcenterofmidlothian.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/AdobeStock_289993382_1___1586380647_96461.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re missing teeth, then you\u2019re probably researching\nthe best replacement for your smile. It\u2019s hard to get through your search\nwithout learning about dental implants because they are one of the most popular\noptions available. However, this solution does require surgery, so you may be\nwondering about the safety of this procedure. Read on to learn why you can feel\nconfident in this predictable and comfortable treatment option.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">But First, How Do Dental Implants Work?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In order to understand their predictability, it\u2019s important\nto know how dental implants work. These small titanium posts are surgically\nplaced in the jawbone to act as artificial tooth roots. Once placed, you will\nbegin a process called osseointegration, allowing the implants to fuse to your\nbone, becoming a permanent part of your body. After your implants have fully\nhealed, you will receive a permanent restoration to complete your smile.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Safe Are Dental Implants?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Patients can feel confident in this treatment option because\ndental implants have a success rate of 98%. With millions of implants placed\nover the last 50 years, your odds of a healthy and successful implant treatment\nare incredibly good. While implants do require surgery, patients who have\nundergone treatment relate it to a simple tooth extraction\u2014the procedure is\nmuch more comfortable than you may think. Plus, your dentist in Midlothian\nutilizes sedation dentistry to provide patients with a deeper sense of\nrelaxation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Can You Ensure the Success of Your Implants?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>While dental implants are safe and predictable, there are\nsome steps you can take to minimize your already small risk of failure,\nincluding:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Daily Dental Hygiene<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Brush your teeth twice a day for two minutes each and floss\nonce to remove plaque and bacteria that build up. You can also add a\nnonalcoholic mouthwash to your routine to clean areas of your mouth that your\nbrush or floss couldn\u2019t reach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Avoid Bad Habits<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Poor lifestyle choices like tobacco use, smoking, and heavy\nconsumption of alcohol can put your dental implants at risk of failure. Tobacco\ncan be especially detrimental to your oral health because it makes it more\ndifficult for your gums to heal after surgery. You should also avoid using your\nteeth for anything other than eating and speaking to minimize your risk of\ndental emergencies. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Routine Visits<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Dental checkups and cleanings were already important, but\nit\u2019s more vital than ever for you to visit your dentist for regular\nappointments. They will examine your dental implants and ensure that they\u2019re\nhealthy and thriving. This is also an opportunity for your hygienist to clean\naway plaque and tartar that couldn\u2019t be reached at home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now that you know how safe <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dentalcenterofmidlothian.com\/dental-implants.html\">dental\nimplants<\/a> are, what are you waiting for? Contact your dentist to get started\non this amazing replacement. Just remember these easy maintenance tips for a\nhealthy smile!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Meet the Dentist<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Dr. Phillip Johnson wants his Midlothian patients to have\naccess to the best treatments available, which is why he offers dental implants\nas an amazing solution. If you have any questions, don\u2019t hesitate to contact\nDr. Johnson through his <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dentalcenterofmidlothian.com\/contact.html\">website<\/a> or by\nphone at (972) 723-3567. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you\u2019re missing teeth, then you\u2019re probably researching the best replacement for your smile. It\u2019s hard to get through your search without learning about dental implants because they are one of the most popular options available. However, this solution does require surgery, so you may be wondering about the safety of this procedure. 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