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Sunday, February 22, 2009

Dental Implants and Check-Ups

Dental implants are artificial tooth roots. They are highly effective for anchoring individual replacement teeth, bridges or dentures, and have helped to restore many smiles when natural teeth have been lost.

With implants, most people report a significant improvement in eating, talking and generally feeling more comfortable in public. This is not surprising, since the success rate for dental implants is 98 percent for lower implants and 91 percent for upper implants.

Anyone who can have routine dental care is a good candidate for dental implants, even individuals with conventional dentures or removable bridges that stay put via adjacent teeth.

Caring for Implant-Anchored Teeth
Schedule a routine dental checkup about every six months. Your dentist will check the health of your gum, teeth and bite, and the stability of your artificial teeth. Also:
  • Brush after every meal
  • Floss at least once a day, using an up-and-down movement
  • Be as thorough as you are with your natural teeth

In Studio City, California and the surrounding area, Smiles By Sands invites you to contact them for the specialized dental care you need to keep your implant-supported teeth looking good and functioning well.

posted by Amanda at 9:22 AM

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