{"id":29,"date":"2019-08-28T18:56:45","date_gmt":"2019-08-28T18:56:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.crossroadsfamilydentistryva.com\/blog\/?p=29"},"modified":"2019-08-28T18:56:49","modified_gmt":"2019-08-28T18:56:49","slug":"take-care-dental-implants-in-forest","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.crossroadsfamilydentistryva.com\/blog\/2019\/08\/28\/take-care-dental-implants-in-forest\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Take Care of Your Dental Implants"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.crossroadsfamilydentistryva.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/AdobeStock_175887527__1562009115_16355-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"holding dental implant\" class=\"wp-image-30\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crossroadsfamilydentistryva.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/AdobeStock_175887527__1562009115_16355-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.crossroadsfamilydentistryva.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/AdobeStock_175887527__1562009115_16355-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.crossroadsfamilydentistryva.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/AdobeStock_175887527__1562009115_16355.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Missing teeth are a lot more common than you\u2019d think. In\nfact, odds are you already know someone who doesn\u2019t have one or more of their\nnatural teeth, and you can\u2019t even tell because they got <a href=\"https:\/\/www.crossroadsfamilydentistryva.com\/dental-implants.html\">dental\nimplants<\/a>. If you\u2019re missing teeth, consider getting dental implants in\nForest. They are the best solution to tooth loss that modern dentistry has to\noffer. Continue reading to learn how to take care of them so they last as long\nas possible. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Are Dental Implants?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Dental implants are metal posts, usually comprised of\ntitanium, that are placed under the gumline to mimic the structure of a lost\ntooth root. They are the only solution to tooth loss that replaces the root and\nnot just the crown, or the visible part. Your dentist in Forest will surgically\ninsert the post directly into your jawbone, and, over the course of the next\nfew months, your bone will literally grow around the implant until it\nessentially becomes a part of you. Afterwards, your dentist will place a crown\nover the implant, and voila! It will look and feel like you have a perfectly\nnatural tooth for decades to come! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Advantages Do Dental Implants Offer?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Implants have many benefits that other tooth replacement\nmethods do not, such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Stability. <\/strong>Implants are attached to your\njaw, so they won\u2019t slip and slide around like dentures. <\/li><li><strong>Durability.<\/strong> They are designed to last for\nat least 30 years, if not your whole life. <\/li><li><strong>Comfort. <\/strong>Once they have integrated into\nyour jawbone, implants will feel exactly like your natural teeth. <\/li><li><strong>Confidence.<\/strong> Your smile will look exactly\nthe same, if not better, than it did before you lost your teeth. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Can You Care for Your Dental Implants?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Another advantage of dental implants is that they are much\neasier to take care of than bridges or dentures. Simply follow these steps:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Clean your implant crown twice a day with a\ntoothbrush that has soft bristles. <\/li><li>Floss next to your implant crown every day to\nremove plaque. <\/li><li>Consume sugary foods and beverages in moderation.<\/li><li>Don\u2019t smoke or chew tobacco. <\/li><li>Visit your dentist every six months for a\ncheckup and cleaning. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Dental implants are a great way to restore your bite and\nsmile. They\u2019re also very easy to maintain. Why not ask your dentist if implants\nare right for you?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Author <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Dr. Carole Roberts obtained her dental degree at the Medical\nCollege of Virginia. Since then, she has taken multiple continuing education\ncourses, several of which were about dental implants. She has the skills\nnecessary to make sure your implants are a success. If you\u2019re curious about\nwhether dental implants are right for you, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.crossroadsfamilydentistryva.com\/contact-us.html\">contact<\/a>\nDr. Roberts at (434)-841-1704. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Missing teeth are a lot more common than you\u2019d think. In fact, odds are you already know someone who doesn\u2019t have one or more of their natural teeth, and you can\u2019t even tell because they got dental implants. If you\u2019re missing teeth, consider getting dental implants in Forest. 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