When you finally choose to invest in dental implants to reconstruct your smile after tooth loss, what you’ve really done is made a remarkable investment in your future.
That’s because of all your replacement options out there, dental implants offer the most return on your investment. You can eat what you love and share a beautiful, healthy smile that reflects who you really are.
Our team at Kirchner Dental in Jeffersonville, IN wants to help you get the most out of your dental implants by sharing some tips on how to take great care of your new smile.
You Got Dental Implants! Now what?
Now that you’ve filled the empty spaces in your mouth and restored your healthy smile, you have an important responsibility ahead of you.
It wouldn’t make sense to invest in dental implants and restorations just to go right back to the lifestyle and unhealthy habits that may have contributed to your dental dilemma to begin with, right?
Dental implants are placed inside your jaw and will start the process of regeneration. The implant attaches itself, over time, to your jawbone, encourages future bone growth and strength, and essentially becomes your new tooth root.
Your replacement tooth, normally a dental crown, will function with nearly the same strength and durability of a natural tooth, in large part thanks to the stable foundation provided by your implant.
But successful implant placement is only the beginning of your journey back to better, more lasting oral and overall health. That’s why it’s crucial to do all you can to prevent gum disease and other dental problems now that you’ve been given a second chance for a great smile.
Get The Most Out Of Your Dental Implants
One of the reasons tooth loss patients are apprehensive about choosing traditional dentures is the daily care they require. You have to take them out everyday to scrub them thoroughly to avoid infection, and you have to let them soak overnight to give your gums a rest to avoid irritation.
But with dental implants and restorations, you simply brush and floss your teeth each day as you normally would if all your teeth were your own.
That may be easier said than done if the reason you lost teeth in the first place had to do with poor oral hygiene. Gum disease is at the top of the list of causes of adult tooth loss, so if that’s what contributed to your dental problems, you’re going to need to dedicate yourself to consistent oral care to make your replacement teeth last as long as possible.
An important part of that is visiting Kirchner Dental on a routine basis so we can thoroughly examine your mouth for signs of infection or advancing gum disease.
With our help, you can keep eating, speaking, laughing, and smiling with comfort and confidence for the rest of your life!
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To get the most return on your important investments, you have to take good care of them.
Your new, healthy smile is no different.
Dental implants are the longest lasting tooth replacement option, but that’s only if you commit to keeping your mouth clean with daily brushing and flossing and living a healthy lifestyle.
Of course, you also need help from Dr. Kirchner and our team in Jeffersonville, IN to maintain their longevity with quality, routine dental care.
To learn more about how to get the most out of your dental implants, call Kirchner Dental today at 812-913-6093 or fill out our online form to schedule an appointment.