{"id":2938,"date":"2019-01-10T03:29:45","date_gmt":"2019-01-10T03:29:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gwinnettsmiles.com\/blog\/?p=2938"},"modified":"2019-02-20T03:32:39","modified_gmt":"2019-02-20T03:32:39","slug":"dental-implants-in-lawrenceville","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gwinnettsmiles.com\/blog\/2019\/01\/10\/dental-implants-in-lawrenceville\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Tips for Caring for Dental Implants in Lawrenceville"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gwinnettsmiles.com\/blog\/2019\/01\/10\/dental-implants-in-lawrenceville\/\" class=\"block-image-link\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gwinnettsmiles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/older-man-smiling-1024x683.jpeg\" alt=\"older man blue shirt smiling\" class=\"wp-image-2939\" width=\"297\" height=\"197\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gwinnettsmiles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/older-man-smiling-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.gwinnettsmiles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/older-man-smiling-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.gwinnettsmiles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/older-man-smiling-768x512.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 297px) 100vw, 297px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>A smiling elderly man<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Having your teeth replaced with dental implants in\nLawrenceville is a joyous time. It means you can lead a normal life again and experience\na renewed sense of confidence. For the placement to ultimately be successful,\nthough, requires some simple yet important steps be followed after the\nprocedure has been completed. Read on to learn about 5 essential ways to\nmaintain your new <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gwinnettsmiles.com\/implants.html\">implants<\/a>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tip #1 \u2013 Avoid Tobacco Usage<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you smoke or chew tobacco, the hazardous toxins that\nare released in the mouth can cause the following problems to arise:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Dryer mouth that invites the growth of bacteria<\/li><li>A condition called dry socket that causes the\nblood clot to dislodge<\/li><li>Greater susceptibility to the development of gum\ndisease and shrinkage that could compromise the implant<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The best way to prevent situations like the above from\noccurring is to avoid the usage of any form of tobacco.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tip #2 \u2013 Seek Treatment for Teeth Grinding (Bruxism)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Bruxism is a condition that can sometimes be brought on by\nincreased stress or poor occlusion (bite). The uneven distribution of the force\nfrom your jaw can then cause a dental implant to fail prematurely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you suffer from this condition, you shouldn\u2019t hesitate to\nbring it to your dentist\u2019s attention. One of the possible remedies is to be\nfitted with a custom mouthguard to be worn while you sleep to protect you from\nunconsciously grinding your teeth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tip #3 \u2013 Maintain Normal Oral Hygiene Habits<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the benefits of having dental implants placed is they\nallow you to maintain all of your usual oral hygiene habits. So you should be\nsure to brush your teeth at least two times a day. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s equally important to use dental floss to remove the remaining\ndebris and bacteria that your toothbrush can\u2019t address. The combination of these\ntwo methods of cleaning your teeth will help to keep your gums healthy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tip #4 \u2013 Choose Healthier Foods<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Your food selection will factor greatly into the longevity\nof your dental implants. Snack items and desserts that are high in sugar and\nother processed ingredients, can eventually cause the accelerated growth of\nbacteria, which can then contribute to poor gum health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>An alternative is to eat whole foods like fruits and\nvegetables. Because the sugars (starches) they contain are naturally-occurring,\nthey have less of a negative impact on your oral health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tip #5 \u2013 Visit Your Dentist<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s recommended that you visit your dentist every six\nmonths for preventive care. In doing so, you\u2019ll ensure longer-lasting dental\nimplants. Here are some of the reasons these appointments are so important:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>You\u2019ll receive a thorough cleaning.<\/li><li>Your teeth and gums will be examined.<\/li><li>If there are any issues with your implants, they\ncan be identified early so the most effective and least invasive method of\nrestoration can be used.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>By applying the above principles, you can rest assured that\nyour beautiful new smile and dental implants will last for years to come!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>About the Author<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dr. Bruce E. Carter is a graduate of the University of\nFlorida College of Dentistry, and for over 30 years, he\u2019s been providing top-notch\ndental care. A life-long learner, he has received postgraduate training from\nthe Pankey Institute, Dr. Arun Garg\u2019s Implant Seminars, and he maintains membership\nwith the International Dental Implant Association. Dr. Carter places dental\nimplants at Transforming Smiles, and he can be reached for more information through\nhis <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gwinnettsmiles.com\/contact-us.html\">website<\/a>. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Having your teeth replaced with dental implants in Lawrenceville is a joyous time. It means you can lead a normal life again and experience a renewed sense of confidence. For the placement to ultimately be successful, though, requires some simple yet important steps be followed after the procedure has been completed. Read on to learn about 5 essential ways to maintain your new implants! <a class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gwinnettsmiles.com\/blog\/2019\/01\/10\/dental-implants-in-lawrenceville\/\">(Read More)<\/a>","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-2938","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gwinnettsmiles.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2938","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gwinnettsmiles.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gwinnettsmiles.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gwinnettsmiles.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gwinnettsmiles.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2938"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.gwinnettsmiles.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2938\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2940,"href":"https:\/\/www.gwinnettsmiles.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2938\/revisions\/2940"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gwinnettsmiles.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2938"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gwinnettsmiles.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2938"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gwinnettsmiles.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2938"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}