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You wouldn\u2019t buy a convertible and then leave the top down with a thunderstorm in the forecast \u2013 at least not without regretting it. Your dental implants are like that convertible. It\u2019s not hyperbole to say that they are more valuable than a car in terms of their impact on your quality of life. It makes all the sense in the world that you would want to take good care of them, so they last many years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

On that note, there are things you really want to refrain from doing to ensure their lifespan. Here are bad habits to avoid from a dentist to protect your dental implants in Richmond<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Grinding Your Teeth or Clenching Your Jaw<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When you grind your teeth or clench your jaw in your sleep, it\u2019s called bruxism. This frequent extra pressure and abrasion can lead to a lot of issues, including damaging or loosening your dental implant. Your dentist can help you find out if you have bruxism and develop a custom mouthguard to keep your teeth safe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Eating Too Much Sugar<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Sugary snacks boost your chances of developing gum disease, which is the leading cause of tooth loss in America. Eventually, it can damage the jawbone and destroy the connective tissues that hold your natural teeth and dental implant in place. There are gum disease treatments available but cutting back on your sugar intake is a much simpler way to avoid disaster.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chewing on Non-Foods<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Nervous habits like chewing on ice, pens, or your fingernails must go. While dental implants are made from high-quality materials, they are not designed for chewing plastic, metal, or hard tissues like fingernails. Not only could you crack or chip your restoration, but you could also potentially damage the bones around the dental implant to put it at risk of failure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Smoking<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If smoking is bad for natural teeth, it\u2019s terrible for dental implants. It elevates your risk for gum disease, which would make it harder for your jawbone to grow and bind with the dental implant. Smokers are 2-3 times more likely to lose their dental implants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Skipping Flossing<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Dental implants can\u2019t develop cavities, but you still need to brush them to protect the rest of your mouth from plaque. It\u2019s the same for flossing, but even more crucial. Flossing removes food and plaque from around the gum line \u2013 including parts of the dental implant you can\u2019t reach with a toothbrush. Because gum disease is the leading cause of dental implant failure, it\u2019s vitally important to protect your gums.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As you can see, avoiding bad habits for dental implants in Richmond puts you in a better position to be healthy overall. You can schedule a consultation with your dentist to discuss dental implants, and if you believe it is going to be difficult to stop any of these habits it would be important to mention it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

At Brown, Reynolds, Snow, LeNoir Dentistry<\/a>, we offer a wide range of services with five dentists<\/a> working hard for the smiles of Richmond. We welcome patients of all ages, and you can always expect personalized, accurate treatment with our dentists coordinating on difficult cases. If you are interested in dental implants, we can handle all placement and restoration in-house and flexible financing is available. We also offer implant dentures. You can schedule a consultation on our website<\/a> by selecting our office location that is most convenient for you.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

You wouldn\u2019t buy a convertible and then leave the top down with a thunderstorm in the forecast \u2013 at least not without regretting it. Your dental implants are like that convertible. It\u2019s not hyperbole to say that they are more valuable than a car in terms of their impact on your quality of life. It […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-88","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"yoast_head":"\nBad Habits for Dental Implants | Brown, Reynolds, Snow, LeNoir Dentistry<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Dental implants in Richmond can last decades with proper care but beware of bad habits. 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