{"id":752,"date":"2024-07-15T02:56:18","date_gmt":"2024-07-15T02:56:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.artistrysmilecenter.com\/blog\/?p=752"},"modified":"2024-08-13T02:58:15","modified_gmt":"2024-08-13T02:58:15","slug":"are-dental-implants-medical-miracle-cavities-gum-disease","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.artistrysmilecenter.com\/blog\/are-dental-implants-medical-miracle-cavities-gum-disease\/","title":{"rendered":"Are Dental Implants a Medical Miracle?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.artistrysmilecenter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/image-300x200.png\" alt=\"Older woman smiling on blue background and pointing to her smile\" class=\"wp-image-753\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.artistrysmilecenter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/image-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.artistrysmilecenter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/image.png 545w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Cavities form when bacteria build up starts to eat away at your enamel, leaving behind a hole that requires a dental filling to prevent further damage. However, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.artistrysmilecenter.com\/dental-implants.html\">dental implants<\/a> aren\u2019t made from the same stuff as your natural teeth. They\u2019re completely inorganic, which, yes, makes them immune to cavities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But if they were completely unaffected by all forms of deterioration, that would make them a medical miracle! Though your sturdy prosthetics are durable, other dental conditions can still pose a serious threat to your oral health. To find out what and why, keep reading.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Are Dental Implants Decay-Proof?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As mentioned, dental implants can\u2019t develop cavities. In that sense, they\u2019re decay <em>resistant<\/em>. However, bacteria doesn\u2019t just deteriorate your teeth. It can attack your gums, infecting them with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.artistrysmilecenter.com\/gum-disease-therapy.html\">gum disease<\/a>. This dental condition doesn\u2019t go away on its own and will continue to spread if left untreated. The ultimate result is a progressively receding gumline that will leave your implants with nothing to cling to \u2013 in short, your prosthetics could very well fall out!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Can I Prevent Gum Disease?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Fortunately, gum disease is easily preventable. All it takes is solid oral hygiene! Since dental implants mimic natural teeth in every way except the material, you can take care of them similarly. Make sure you brush twice a day, for two minutes each session. Holding your toothbrush at an angle yields the bets results. You should also floss once per day, but if traditional thread makes you cringe, upgrading to a water flosser might be your ticket for success.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Power of a Dental Professional<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Besides taking care of your teeth at home, it\u2019s also recommended to schedule a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.artistrysmilecenter.com\/general-dentistry.html\">checkup and cleaning<\/a> with your dentist every six months. This allows them to look for gum disease warning signs, as well as scrub the harder-to-clean bacteria from your pearly whites. Basically, your dentist will help you make sure your oral health is good and your dental implants are set to last for years to come!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Practice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Drs. Angela Courtney and Courtney Cox go out of their way to help patients feel welcome and comfortable at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.artistrysmilecenter.com\/meet-the-dentists.html\">Artistry Smile Center<\/a>. That means they\u2019ll provide treatment judgement-free, no matter the state of your oral health! With their attention to detail and dedication, you can also be sure that your dental implants will look and feel great. To <a href=\"https:\/\/www.artistrysmilecenter.com\/contact-us.html\">contact<\/a> their office, call 614-451-7393.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Cavities form when bacteria build up starts to eat away at your enamel, leaving behind a hole that requires a dental filling to prevent further damage. However, dental implants aren\u2019t made from the same stuff as your natural teeth. They\u2019re completely inorganic, which, yes, makes them immune to cavities. 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