{"id":212,"date":"2018-08-04T22:43:28","date_gmt":"2018-08-04T22:43:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/drgeorgetphilipdmd.com\/blog\/?p=212"},"modified":"2018-08-31T22:51:40","modified_gmt":"2018-08-31T22:51:40","slug":"dental-implants-in-sunnyvale-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.drgeorgetphilipdmd.com\/blog\/2018\/08\/04\/dental-implants-in-sunnyvale-2\/","title":{"rendered":"A Short Guide To Caring For Your Dental Implants in Sunnyvale"},"content":{"rendered":"\"ModelDental implants in Sunnyvale are an outstanding investment in your oral health. No other replacement option will look, feel or function more like your own natural teeth. And the best part is that they last many decades, or even a lifetime, provided that they\u2019re well maintained and cared for. Since implants can\u2019t get cavities the way that normal teeth can, many people think that that they\u2019re maintenance-free. Unfortunately, that\u2019s simply not true! In this blog, you\u2019ll learn why implants still require care and what steps you can take to enjoy their benefits as long as possible!\r\n\r\n\r\n

Why Do Implants Still Require Care and Maintenance?<\/h2>\r\nWhile it\u2019s true that implants can\u2019t develop tooth decay, they can fail due to problems with the gums (and underlying bone) that surround and support them. Gum disease is one of the leading causes of tooth loss, and it can threaten the health of implants as well.\r\n\r\nHow? Imagine how an implant looks. It\u2019s a titanium post that placed in the jaw to take the place of a missing root. The jawbone you see around it is what gives implants their unmatched strength and stability over other tooth replacement options.\r\n\r\nIf the gum tissue around the implant isn\u2019t clean and healthy, this supportive bone can disappear over time, causing the implant to become unstable and possibly fail.\r\n

What Should You Do To Maintain Your Implants?<\/h2>\r\nThe good news is that caring for dental implants<\/a> doesn\u2019t require anything complicated. Here are some tips that will help you get the most out of them for many years:\r\n