When you receive dental implants to address your missing teeth, we want to make sure these have the chance to last for decades to come, possibly a lifetime. Our team has a few ideas on ensuring your new teeth stay in place. In today’s blog, your team at Brooklyn Periodontics and Implantology talks about keeping dental implants strong in Brooklyn, NY.
The Placement of New Teeth
Dental implants offer a more durable and longer-lasting way to tackle tooth loss. A traditional dental bridge needs to be secured with one or more crowns, and removable dentures need to be held in place with suction, adhesives, or clasps. But with dental implants, we will insert the implant portion into the jaw, where it acts like a new root. Once in place., this will stimulate jawbone growth and help keep your bite strong and intact. Your new root could last decades to come, possibly a lifetime. We then attach a crown to complete an individual one, or we could employ several posts to support a bridge or a fixed set of dentures. But how do we ensure your dental implants stay strong and in place for so long?
Keeping Your Smile Full
Once your dental implant has been placed, and we restore the tooth or attach a prosthetic if you have received several, then we can offer tips for protecting them. These actions help your new teeth last to prevent implant failure, and also safeguard any remaining natural teeth too. Our team suggests that at home, you brush and floss daily to manage issues like periodontal disease and keep smiles full. You can also help by cutting back on sugar and starch in your diet, and avoiding tobacco products. We also recommend a cleaning every three to four months to control buildup that could inflame the gum tissues, and we may recommend follow-ups to keep an eye on your new teeth too. Good oral hygiene habits, many of which are very simple daily steps, could help safeguard your smile, including the newest additions.
What About Periodontal Disease?
Our team also offers periodontic treatment, which we can use to manage the disease that caused your tooth loss. Our team could offer laser treatment to destroy harmful oral bacteria and also remove diseased portions of your gums, reshaping your smile and managing periodontal disease. We also have options like deep cleanings for more minor stages. If you have any questions about implant dentistry or periodontic treatment, then contact our team today to learn more.
Brooklyn Periodontics Wants Your New Teeth to Last
Our team wants to help make your new teeth last, potentially for decades to come. For more information about treating tooth loss, then please call Brooklyn Periodontics & Implantology in Brooklyn, NY at (718) 444-3800 today.
