{"id":250,"date":"2020-03-20T14:17:28","date_gmt":"2020-03-20T14:17:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vollersmiles.com\/blog\/?p=250"},"modified":"2020-04-03T21:26:11","modified_gmt":"2020-04-03T21:26:11","slug":"maintaining-dental-implants-in-kittanning","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vollersmiles.com\/blog\/2020\/03\/20\/maintaining-dental-implants-in-kittanning\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Properly Take Care of Your Implant Overdentures"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vollersmiles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/88261686_10156766370196366_6731821161522397184_o-1024x391.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-251\" width=\"310\" height=\"118\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.vollersmiles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/88261686_10156766370196366_6731821161522397184_o-1024x391.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.vollersmiles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/88261686_10156766370196366_6731821161522397184_o-300x114.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.vollersmiles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/88261686_10156766370196366_6731821161522397184_o-768x293.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.vollersmiles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/88261686_10156766370196366_6731821161522397184_o-1536x586.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.vollersmiles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/88261686_10156766370196366_6731821161522397184_o.jpg 1914w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 310px) 100vw, 310px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Cleaning and\nprotecting your teeth should always be some of your top priorities \u2013 even when\nthose teeth are actually overdentures attached to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vollersmiles.com\/dental-implants.html\">dental implants<\/a>! When\nsurgically placed in the jaw, implants can stabilize and strengthen a new smile\nfor decades, but that can only happen as long as you\u2019re practicing proper\nmaintenance. How can you protect your new teeth once your smile has been\nrestored? Read on to learn everything you need to know about taking care of\ndental implants in Kittanning. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Happens if You Don\u2019t Take Care of Your Implant Overdentures?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the most important goals of implant maintenance is\npreventing peri-implantitis, a type of infection that is very similar to gum\ndisease. Plaque \u2013 a sticky film of bacteria and sugars \u2013 can build up on your\noverdentures and around the implant post, and if left alone it could start to\naffect the gum tissue. When the infection is left alone for a while, it will\neventually start to attack the bone in your jaw, breaking it down; if that\nhappens, your implants will no longer be secure. Peri-implantitis can be\ntreated and even reversed if caught early, but if you can stop it from\ndeveloping at all, your smile will be all the safer for it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What are the Steps of Good Implant Maintenance?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Taking care of implant overdentures isn\u2019t at all\ncomplicated; in fact, you may notice that many of the steps involved are very\nsimilar to those used to protect natural teeth. Of course, your dentist will\nhave more specific instructions for you once you\u2019ve actually received your\ndentures in Kittanning, but here are some tips you\u2019ll generally need to follow:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Follow a Strict Cleaning Routine: <\/strong>You\u2019ll\nbe given specific instructions for cleaning your implants and overdentures as\nwell as the rest of your mouth. This means brushing and flossing normally while\nalso paying attention to the line area where the dentures meet the gums<\/li><li><strong>Avoid Certain Foods: <\/strong>To make sure that\nyou don\u2019t accidentally damage your false teeth or put too much strain on your implants,\nit\u2019s best to stay away from sticky, hard, or chewy foods whenever you can. <\/li><li><strong>Visit Your Dentist: <\/strong>Regular appointments\nwith your dentist in Kittanning will help keep your mouth clean, and they provide\nan opportunity to find and treat early oral health issues that could eventually\nthreaten your implants. Outside of your regular checkups, you should call your\ndentist whenever you notice that your dentures are starting to cause soreness\nor irritation.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Maintaining your implant dentures takes work, but the\nresults are many years of enjoying reliable teeth that stay in place, make it easier\nto speak clearly, and allow you to visit your favorite restaurants without\nworry. Talk to your dentist about other things you can do to protect your dentures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Author<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Having provided excellent care for Kittanning families at\nVoller Dentistry since 1981, Dr. Ray Voller is an experienced dentist who has\nspoken in front of dental professionals and students about different aspects of\nmodern dentistry. He\u2019s particularly interested in restorative dentistry and\nfull-mouth reconstruction, and he can provide strong, attractive dentures that\ncan be supported by long-lasting dental implants. To schedule an appointment,\nvisit his <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vollersmiles.com\/contact.html\">website<\/a> or\ncall (724) 543-4948. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Cleaning and protecting your teeth should always be some of your top priorities \u2013 even when those teeth are actually overdentures attached to dental implants! When surgically placed in the jaw, implants can stabilize and strengthen a new smile for decades, but that can only happen as long as you\u2019re practicing proper maintenance. 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