Just one new dental implant can lead to a range of positive changes in your mouth. But before that can happen, you need to do your best to ensure your dental implant heals without disturbance. A common time for dental implants to fail is during the healing process. Fortunately, the success rate of dental implants is very high.
To ensure your implant heals well, consider quitting bad habits that might hinder your dental implant's ability to fuse with your jawbone.
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Dental implants have become a favored — if not the favored — tooth replacement option. They generally last for as long as a patient lives, and they look just like natural teeth. But even knowing these things, most patients are still slightly apprehensive about having dental implants put into place. This apprehension comes from uncertainty as to how their speech, eating, and tooth care needs will change after getting implants. This article seeks to put that uncertainty to rest.
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The holiday season is finally here. If you haven't taken steps to plan for your dental health, now's the time to do that. The occurrence of cavities and dental injuries tend to increase during the holidays. Unfortunately, that increases the need for emergency dental care. Luckily, there are some things you can do to protect your teeth, and the teeth of your family members. Here are some simple steps you can take to maintain healthy teeth during the holidays, and beyond.
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If you are following a low-calorie diet, you will need to visit your dentist's office on a regular basis for check-ups and cleanings. While physicians and dentists recommend that people only follow low-calorie diets under the supervision of their doctors, many people do not follow these recommendations. In addition to raising the risk for weakness, fatigue, headaches, and hair loss, consuming too few calories on a daily basis can lead to problems with your teeth and gums.
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In the U.S., between 9% and 20% of the population avoids dental visits because of anxiety. This is an unfortunate phenomenon, because preventative dental care is so important to help people avoid serious issues, such as abscesses, tooth decay, periodontal disease, and more. If you are putting off dental visits for your child because of their anxiety, here are some ways to help your child overcome their fears.
1. Visit an Office That Uses Aromatherapy
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