Dental implants at Alum Hills Dental are an excellent long-term tooth replacement, and one of the reasons for their popularity is their longevity. When cared for properly, dental implants can last for decades or even a lifetime.
How Long Will Your Dental Implant Last?
Some factors influencing an implant's lifespan include your overall health, oral hygiene habits, and consistency with regular dental checkups.
Health conditions like diabetes and periodontal disease also affect your implant's health and stability, so controlling them is crucial. Also, if you are a smoker, quitting will significantly improve your implant's longevity.
Start with Excellent Oral Hygiene
We can't over-emphasize the importance of proper oral hygiene with dental implants. Brush at least twice a day, floss once, and use an antibacterial mouthwash to help prevent gum disease that can compromise your implants.
After you get your implant, our dental team will show you how to clean around your implant and recommend specialized brushes and floss to help you do the job more effectively.
Routine Dental Appointments in San Jose
Regular dental checkups and cleanings are essential to extending your implant's lifespan. Dr. Rosete and our team can clean areas around the implant that might be hard for you to reach. They can also identify and address any issues that affect your implant before they become significant problems.
Do You Have Dental Implant Questions?
If you have an implant and have questions about its care or are considering one and need more information, please call our San Jose, CA, dental office, and we'll be happy to assist you! Our dental office is located in the Alum Rock neighborhood of San Jose near East Foothills.