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With Dental Implants in Marietta OH, You Can Have More Secure Dentures

August 13, 2018

Filed under: Dental Implants — Tags: — drlee @ 9:11 pm

smiling denture patientIf you wear removable dentures, then you know that they can sometimes be a hassle. For instance, your dentures may make a clicking sound when you’re eating or talking. Dentures also have a tendency to loosen over time, which can lead to gum irritation. Worst of all, removable dentures have been known to pop out at the most inopportune time. You don’t have to put up with these problems. Did you know that dentures could be attached to dental implants for a more secure anchor? Called an implant-retained denture, this prosthetic offers the beauty of a full denture and the security of dental implants in Marietta, OH.

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Do I Need to Keep Visiting the Dentist if I Have Implant Dentures?

April 16, 2018

Senior man eating an appleMany patients falsely believe that their dental implant supported denture doesn’t need to be cared for like real teeth. However, it’s important that you continue your daily at home hygiene routine and visit our office every six months for dental checkups and teeth cleanings. Even though your implant supported prosthetic teeth aren’t the natural ones you were born with, they are teeth you may be able to keep for the rest of your life. That’s why you need to continue caring for your implant retained denture. In this post, we’ll talk about how best to care for your denture supported by dental implants to ensure that you can keep your implant retained tooth replacement prosthetic as long as possible.
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Does Smoking Increase Risk for Implant Failure?

March 30, 2018

Older man snapping cigarette in halfIf you’ve just invested thousands of dollars in your smile, the last thing you should do is smoke, but we understand for some people stopping is easier said than done. For patients who replace one or more missing teeth with a dental implant supported restoration, we highly recommend doing your utmost to stop using tobacco. Studies show that people who use tobacco are significantly more likely to experience dental implant failure, and we all know by now that tobacco use puts you at greater risk for oral cancer, other forms of cancer, and serious systemic illnesses. If you’re investing in a whole, healthy smile, it may be time to kick your tobacco habit.
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4 Ways to Avoid Implant Failure

September 14, 2017

senior woman pointing to new toothIn 2014, Sharon Osbourne showed off her failed implant supported dental crown on live television exclaiming she had paid a fortune for the replacement tooth. That just goes to show that even the rich and the famous can’t always ensure the best outcome of their dental procedures. However, there are some steps you can take to avoid implant failure and keep your smile whole and healthy following advanced dental implant procedures.
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