Tackling Your Dental Treatment Plan

Tackling Your Dental Treatment Plan

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Tackling Your Dental Treatment Plan

Hi! My name is Addy Reed. I’m 57 years old and have been neglectful about going to the dentist. Last month was my first dentist visit in six years. I had always been diligent about twice a year cleanings and checkups, but time got away from me until one of my crowns came out. As we age, the dental work from years past tends to do that. When you neglect to visit the dentist on a regular basis, the list of things that need to be done may grow; at least this was my experience. I left the dentist office with an extensive list of things I needed to have done. The office staff was very kind. They are working with me to set up a plan. I’m going to share some ideas on how to tackle a dental treatment plan, keeping it affordable and not too overwhelming.

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Dental Implants: Worth The Investment And How To Keep Them Longer

22 October 2019
 Categories: Dentist, Blog

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Dental implants appear costly on the outset but have a massive beneficial return that you can appreciate for as long as you have them. When you take care of dental implants properly, they can last upwards of 20 years and work like regular teeth to help improve your smile and make it easier to eat, chew, speak, and do other tasks.

You want to get the most out of your dental implants, but you may also worried about the costs associated with getting them. After all, sometimes dental implants are considered more cosmetic than medically necessary in nature, which means your dentist may require you to pay for your services yourself if your insurance company won't pay for some of the costs. However, dental implants can have a very beneficial impact on your oral health and your life in general, especially if you are missing multiple teeth.

The investment in dental implants is worthwhile. Learn why, and how you can help your implants last longer once you have them.

Why get dental implants

You should get dental implants for the following reasons. Discuss all issues or concerns you have with your dentist.

Dental implants are more permanent than dentures

Dental implants are placed into the jaw bone to promote a healthier, fuller smile. This procedure makes the implants more permanent in their design and can help you enjoy your smile more wholly.

Dental implants are easy to care for

When you get dental implants, you can care for them the same way you'd care for your traditional smile. You brush implants just like regular teeth and can even floss around them to protect your gums.

How to keep your dental implants longer

Do you want to get the most out of getting dental implants? This can be done by doing the following things.

Take care of your gums

Your gums help keep your dental implants in place. By flossing regularly, you help keep harmful bacteria away.

Use safe toothpaste and cleaning routines

Using harsh and abrasive teeth whitening and cleaning tools can harm your teeth and make your implants wear out sooner than you'd like. Follow your dentist's advice for protecting your tooth enamel and your dental implants' material once your teeth are in place.

Your dental implants should last a long time with regular care and maintenance. Your dentist will advise you to get regular cleanings and checkups, so make sure you follow through with this oral health care advice.