{"id":84,"date":"2016-12-23T22:30:06","date_gmt":"2016-12-23T22:30:06","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.drgeorgetphilipdmd.com\/?p=84"},"modified":"2017-04-05T13:43:03","modified_gmt":"2017-04-05T13:43:03","slug":"caring-for-your-dental-implants-in-sunnyvale","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.drgeorgetphilipdmd.com\/blog\/2016\/12\/23\/caring-for-your-dental-implants-in-sunnyvale\/","title":{"rendered":"Caring for Your Dental Implants in Sunnyvale"},"content":{"rendered":"For your teeth and gums to stay healthy, you know you and your family need regular oral care. The American Dental Association recommends twice daily brushing for two minutes and daily flossing to prevent decay and gum disease. But what if you or a loved one has dental implants in Sunnyvale? Do different rules apply? Learn how to care for these state-of-the-art tooth replacements from implant expert, Dr. George T. Philip<\/a>.\r\n\r\n\r\n

The Dental Implant Procedure<\/h3>\r\nThe dental implant is today\u2019s premiere tooth replacement option. Made of a cylinder-like titanium implant, metal alloy extension post and lifelike porcelain crown, this artificial tooth is stable, reliable and durable. After simple in-office surgical placement, the implant device and the jawbone adhere to each other through amazing osseointegration, providing very natural oral function. Osseointegration also makes the jaw bone stronger and more dense, especially as the patient bites and chews on the finished restoration.\r\n\r\nDental implants may be placed singly or in multiples. They are an excellent choice to anchor bridgework and partial and full dentures because they eliminate denture slippage and the other discomforts of conventional prosthetics (sore spots, for instance).\r\n\r\nHighly successful, dental implants in the Mesquite area boast a success rate of well over 90 percent, according to the American Academy of Endodontists. Most patients retain them for decades, requiring no other tooth replacements.\r\n

Caring for Your Dental Implants<\/h3>\r\nBecause dental implants are not living tissue, they do not decay the way natural teeth do. However, they need disciplined oral care right after placement and continuing on as patients live their daily routines.\r\n\r\nFor example, Dr. Philip places the dental implant device right into the jaw bone. He then sutures site closed. When he or she goes home, the patient is encouraged to eat a soft diet for a few days. After that, it\u2019s best to avoid chewing anything harder on the implant because the site must fully integrate the titanium screw with the bone.\r\n\r\nAfter several weeks of healing, Dr. Philip connects the abutment and the implant and bonds the porcelain crown in place.Then, the implant process is complete.\r\n\r\nContinuing care of the dental implant includes:\r\n