Implant Tips: Be Careful This Halloween

Are you so very excited that you have a complete smile, thanks to dental implants, which means you can actually thoroughly enjoy this upcoming Halloween? Now, you can dig into all of your favorite treats with reckless abandon, right? Well, not so fast! True, you’ve got your complete set of teeth now, which makes chewing much easier. However, like our Livonia, MI team suggests for all smiles (even those that have never experienced any tooth loss), it’s still important to practice a bit of caution to avoid damaging dental work and teeth alike! Fortunately, you will still absolutely be able to have a wonderful time.

Skip Very Hard Treats!

We know that there are so many delicious things you want to eat and chomp through on Halloween. However, remember that even if you’re wearing false vampire teeth for the occasion, this is not something your smile can necessarily withstand. What you need is to protect your dental implants at all times from foods that place lots of pressure on them (because this can lead to long-term problems). While it may be tempting to crunch into a lollipop or bite into some extra-hard brittle, you should skip it.

Watch For Winding, Sticky Treats

Your dental implants and restorations may allow you to eat chewy candies, which can be oh so delicious. However, what you might not notice right off the bat is that this type of food can end up wound around restorations, stuck between teeth, etc. This isn’t good news for anyone’s smile! Avoid ending up with sugar that’s stuck in place by doing your best to avoid the super-chewy stuff, too (remember, stuck sugars promote decay).

Even Sugar-Free Stuff Can Be Hazardous

Yes, we know, you get excited because you found a treat that you assume must be okay for your oral health. After all, it’s sugar free! Wait a second, though. Maybe you’re excited about pumpkin seeds or nuts. You love cracking them open between your teeth and then finishing them up. Again: Be careful. Don’t require your implants and restorations to do too much or you may be asking for trouble! Remove shells first and then bite into your snack!

Make Protecting Implants Easy With Our Tips

See our team soon, so you may rely on our advice and care for keeping your implants safe. James Stewart, DDS, and our team serve patients from Livonia, MI, as well as Farmington Hills, Farmington, Plymouth, Northville, Novi, Dearborn Heights, Dearborn, Garden City, Westland, Redford, and the surrounding communities. To schedule a consultation, call our office today at (734) 425-4400.