{"id":173,"date":"2019-06-02T13:20:42","date_gmt":"2019-06-02T13:20:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vollersmiles.com\/blog\/?p=173"},"modified":"2019-07-12T13:22:52","modified_gmt":"2019-07-12T13:22:52","slug":"dental-implants-in-kittanning-notice","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vollersmiles.com\/blog\/2019\/06\/02\/dental-implants-in-kittanning-notice\/","title":{"rendered":"Discover Why Your Dental Implants in Kittanning Will Only be Noticed by You"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vollersmiles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/61704779_10156087171626366_1222795593106063360_o-1-1024x242.jpg\" alt=\"Series of teeth from missing tooth to dental implant placement\" class=\"wp-image-174\" width=\"365\" height=\"86\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.vollersmiles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/61704779_10156087171626366_1222795593106063360_o-1-1024x242.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.vollersmiles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/61704779_10156087171626366_1222795593106063360_o-1-300x71.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.vollersmiles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/61704779_10156087171626366_1222795593106063360_o-1-768x181.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.vollersmiles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/61704779_10156087171626366_1222795593106063360_o-1.jpg 2014w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 365px) 100vw, 365px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you are preparing for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vollersmiles.com\/dental-implants.html\">dental implants in\nKittanning<\/a> or you\u2019ve had them for a while now, the important thing to\nremember is you\u2019ve made a worthwhile investment in your smile. Not only are you\nimproving its visual appearance, but you\u2019re also improving your overall oral\nhealth, and that is frankly, priceless. But it is understandable that you may\nnot want everyone to know that you have artificial teeth living in your mouth,\nwhich is why you can rest easy knowing that your dental implants will be\nunnoticeable to others. That is if you take proper care of them. To find out\nhow you can keep these tooth replacement solutions a secret, here are some ways\nto maintain your new fixtures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Are Dental Implants?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the great aspects of dental implants is that they\u2019re\nversatile. No matter if you\u2019re missing one, multiple, or all your teeth, these\ntooth replacements can restore your smile and oral health with no problem at\nall. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Made of titanium, dental implants act as the root of your\ntooth and are surgically placed into your jawbone. Drilling a small hole, your\ndentist in Kittanning will precisely place the implant, ensuring it supports\nyour customized restoration successfully. The full dental implant doesn\u2019t just\nrestore the look of your smile, but it actually replaces the entire tooth\nstructure, giving your bone the stimulation it needs to serve as a solid\nfoundation for the implant and its restoration. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Can I Keep Them Healthy and Undetectable?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When it comes to keeping your dental implant healthy and\nundetected by others, there are a few things you should do. Luckily, it doesn\u2019t\ntake much to maintain your dental implants, but just because you have\nartificial teeth doesn\u2019t mean you should become lax with your oral hygiene\nroutine. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are some tips to follow:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Brush your teeth twice a day for two minutes.\nThis is how long it takes to remove bacteria from your oral cavity. <\/li><li>Floss between your teeth at least once a day.\nMake sure to floss the correct way, gentling moving it back and forth. Forcing\nthe floss can damage your gums. <\/li><li>Rinse with an antiseptic mouthwash to flush out\nany left behind food particles or bacteria missed by brushing and flossing. <\/li><li>Visit the dentist every six months for a regular\ncheckup and cleaning. This also gives the dentist a chance to examine your\ndental implant(s) to ensure they\u2019re still in good shape. <\/li><li>Be mindful of your implant. Just because it\ncannot decay doesn\u2019t mean your other teeth cannot affect your dental implant.\nBy keeping your nearby natural teeth, as well as your gums, healthy, you\nprevent gum disease and tooth decay from developing, both of which can result\nin tooth loss. <\/li><li>Limit or avoid hard foods or chewing on various\nobjects such as ice, hard candy, or pens and pencils.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>By following these simple tips, you\u2019ll be sure to keep your\ndental implants in the best of shape. Not only will it keep them healthy, but\nit will prevent them from becoming damaged and noticeable to others. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>About the Author<\/strong><br>Dr. Ray Voller earned his dental degree from the University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine in 1980. Since then, he has earned a certificate in orthodontics from the United States Dental Institute and Fellowship and Mastership awards from the Academy of General Dentistry. He and his team at Voller Dentistry are dedicated to providing families in the Kittanning area with excellent dental care. From dental checkups to dental implants, Dr. Voller\u2019s goal is to help you achieve a beautiful smile. To learn more about our services, visit our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vollersmiles.com\/contact.html\">website<\/a> or call <strong>(724) 543-4948<\/strong>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Whether you are preparing for dental implants in Kittanning or you\u2019ve had them for a while now, the important thing to remember is you\u2019ve made a worthwhile investment in your smile. Not only are you improving its visual appearance, but you\u2019re also improving your overall oral health, and that is frankly, priceless. 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