{"id":258,"date":"2023-07-17T13:44:36","date_gmt":"2023-07-17T13:44:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.amherstdental.com\/blog\/?p=258"},"modified":"2023-08-10T13:44:49","modified_gmt":"2023-08-10T13:44:49","slug":"no-cavities-with-dental-implants-maintenance","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.amherstdental.com\/blog\/2023\/07\/17\/no-cavities-with-dental-implants-maintenance\/","title":{"rendered":"No Cavities with Dental Implants: Why and How You Still Need Maintenance"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Growing up as a kid and into adulthood, you may have struggled with cavities in your natural teeth. Even if you didn\u2019t experience excruciating tooth pain, fillings, root canals, and crowns aren\u2019t exactly fun to get. But all of that is behind you. Now that you have dental implants<\/a>, you no longer have to worry about cavities!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Although cavities specifically aren\u2019t an issue you need to be concerned about anymore, it doesn\u2019t necessarily mean your days of caring for your smile are over. Keep reading to learn why maintaining healthy oral habits are important when you have implants and how to make sure your implants last as long as possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Importance of Maintaining Dental Implants<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Made of titanium and other biocompatible materials, dental implants are impervious to decay-causing bacteria. However, the gum tissue that supports the implants can become infected in a complication called peri-implantitis. Inflamed gums recede, and the bacteria in plaque degrade the jawbone over time, eventually leading to unstable implants and failure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In other words, if you want your implants to function as they are designed to, you must prevent plaque buildup on your prosthetic teeth and keep your gums in healthy shape.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to Keep Implants in Excellent Condition<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

At first, you may think that complicated dental implants require special complex treatment, but the truth is simple\u2014the same things you should do to keep natural teeth healthy will also preserve your implants. For instance, with implants, you will need to continue brushing and flossing every day and seeing your dentist every six months at minimum. These habits are essential for controlling plaque and bacteria in the mouth and creating a more hospitable environment for your implants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For even better protection against oral infection, you should also do the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n