When you’re doing your best to go about your daily life without focusing too much on your dental implants but you also want to make sure you’re not making any massive mistakes, it’s quite a balance to strike up. The good thing is that when you’re aware of some major no-no’s, it makes it much easier to simply steer clear of big blunders and get back to enjoying your smile without wasting any time worrying. Today, we talk about the importance of skipping very hard foods. You will find that working your way around this detail is good for every smile and particularly smart for implant wearers.

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There are times when you don’t think twice about picking up the phone to make a call. Then, there are those times you’re considering calling us and you stand there, holding the phone, just staring off into the distance, unsure of how to proceed. First, remember that we will always be more than pleased to hear from you regarding your dental implants! If you’re not certain about whether your concern warrants a call, then call anyway and we will direct you from there! As for some reasons you should definitely go through with dialing us up, we’ve got some example prepared for you.

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You know by now, if you’re wearing dental implants, that you absolutely, no-way, no-how can skip your dental flossing. Otherwise, you run the very great risk of ending up with inflamed gums, a problem called peri-implantitis, and then the loss of your implants! Of course, we’re getting a little ahead of ourselves here. Assuming you do take wonderful care of your smile but you’re just having a bit of a hard time with flossing, we’d like to help you out! Take our advice to heart.

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We know that the second you realize dental implants may be what you’re looking for, you want them right away! However, before you hop in the car and zoom over to our practice for placement, we remind you that we first need to spend time with you to make sure you are someone who can successfully receive implants (and that you are fully informed regarding what to expect). So, how can you get going with all of this, so you can begin replacing teeth ASAP? We’ve got a very simple process ready for you to consider.

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Of course, you want dental implants no matter what because they will guide you toward the full replacement of your missing tooth or teeth. However, as you begin wondering about cost, that “no matter what” might turn to, “as long as I can afford them.” We know that financial questions are on your mind, which is why we’d like to begin by breaking down the essential factors that come into play with a Q&A session.

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You might discover that as much as you’re thrilled about dental implants, you are also a little bit extremely-very-afraid of the placement process. Here’s what we have to say in a nutshell: It will be completely comfortable, we will send you on your way with complete care and recovery instructions, and the only thing you should be feeling right now is optimistic anticipation! However, back to reality. Yes, it can cause some anxiety, and of course, we offer dental sedation!

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You might think that any knowledge you can gain about dental implants is a good thing. While it’s true that any factual, reliable information you can get your hands on is certainly to your benefit, everything you hear isn’t always accurate. So, how to ensure you’re receiving a solid education? Our quiz should help!

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When you’re doing your absolute best but you don’t think you’re getting your dental implants clean, it can feel a bit defeating. However, rather than give up or feel stuck, we encourage you to consider a handful of suggestions we frequently make to our patients. In most instances, you just need a little bit of guidance to get your daily maintenance (and long-term maintenance) back on track.

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Before we recommend dental implant, we have to look at the health and state of your smile. For example, if you have an underlying health issues, such as gum disease, you may need treatment before we proceed. In addition, losing significant amounts of jawbone tissue can mean there isn’t enough tissue to support a new tooth. However, to address this we may be able to place mini-implants. Do you have any questions about mini-implants?

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When people lose one or more teeth, we can provide a solution. We don’t rely on dental bridges and removable dentures, instead we recommend implant dentistry to replace one or more lost teeth. What benefits do dental implants offer?

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