Signs You Should See The Dentist When You Have Dental Implants

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Dental implants are beneficial to your oral health and overall appearance. While your dental implants are designed to last for many years, because the fixtures are placed directly into your jaw bone and supported by your natural gums, you still want to take care of your mouth.

If you have any problems with your dental implants, you need to let your dentist know right away. Repairing your dental implant issues can help prevent losing your implants, and can also help you avoid costly repairs or replacements. Here are signs you should see the dentist about your dental implants.

Your implants feel loose

Dental implants can become loose if you have issues with your jaw bone health or gum disease. If your implants feel loose or seem to be shifting in your mouth, causing your bite to change, then see your dentist right away. Your dentist will give you an oral exam and may order x-rays to check your mouth to see what is causing your dental implants to change.

Your implants hurt

Once your dental implants have healed and your gum tissue has gone back to normal from the surgery, your dental implants shouldn't cause you pain. If you feel pain when you bite down, or a dull ache when you brush your teeth, your gums surrounding your implants may be infected or sore. Or, you may have an infected tooth or other issues in your mouth that need to be addressed.

Your implants are off-colored

If your dental implants don't match the color of your natural teeth, then the issue is likely related to the health of your natural teeth, not the implants themselves. Your dentist can whiten your teeth to make them look more even in their color so your mouth looks more attractive.

Your implants are chipped

Dental implants are durable and strong, but they can still chip or get cracked. If your dental implants chip or crack, they can break entirely. Before your implant breaks, get to your dentist so you can have the implant restored. Once the implant breaks, it may have to be replaced, which can be costly to you.

Dental implants are a great way to improve your smile and make you feel more confident in the condition of your teeth. Brush your teeth and floss regularly to keep your oral health in good condition so your implants last as long as possible. For more information, contact a company like Reconstructive & Implant Dental - Edward M Amet DDS.

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Fluoride: Why I Drink Tap Water

When the bottled water craze began, I jumped on the bandwagon with everyone else who was drinking water from bottles instead of from the tap. I wasn't sure why bottled water was healthier, but I liked the taste. When I went for my next dental check-up, I had my first cavity in a while, so I had it filled and didn't think much of it. Well, I had two more during my next check-up after that, and I began trying to think of why my teeth were suddenly going bad. The only change in my habits was the switch to bottled water, so I made the switch back to tap water and my teeth began to improve. I created this blog to encourage others who have begun getting cavities suddenly to look into their changes in habits. They may find they made a change similar to mine.