For many years, the most common solution for tooth loss was full/partial dentures. However, thanks to the incredible advancements in denture technologies, there are many more alternatives available, from flexible partials to implant supported dentures and dental implants.
Dental implants are a type of overdenture that is supported by and attached to implants. Unlike traditional dentures, denture implants don’t sit directly on your gums, providing a host of benefits, such as:
- Better comfort and fit
- Greater durability and longer life span
- No diet restrictions
- No speech problems
- They don’t need denture adhesives to stay in place
Affordable and Natural Looking Dental Implants in Calgary
At Future Smiles, a leading Calgary denture clinic, we offer our patients a wide range of tooth replacement options, including denture implants, flexible partials, and traditional dentures, to suit your individual requirements and ensure the health and beauty of your smile is restored as quickly as possible.
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Why Your Implant Supported Denture Should Be Checked Regularly
When you receive denture implants, that doesn’t mean that you stop visiting your denturist! In fact, it’s extremely important to visit your dental healthcare professional regularly to ensure that healing has been successful and to allow them to diagnose any potential problems (eg. peri-implantitis) as soon as possible.
Right after your implant procedure, your denturist might suggest frequent visits, but full healing, you can return to your bi-annual schedule.
Preventing Implant Failure
After your implant procedure, you have to make sure that you’re healing well. If your implants aren’t healing properly, they could fail, and regular visits to your denturist allows him/her to check for common signs of implant failure, such as peri-implantitis or gum disease.
What is peri-implantitis?
Peri-implantitis is an inflammatory disease that leads to a loss of jaw bone around the area surrounding your dental implant. Patients who are at a higher risk of developing this condition are those that practice poor oral care or who are smokers.
Some of the signs of this condition include:
- Dental implant pain
- Loose implant
- Bleeding at the gum line
- Bad breath or bad taste in the mouth
- Swollen lymph nodes
Remember: If peri-implantitis is left untreated, it could result in implant failure and a wasted investment. That’s why it’s so important to visit your denturist regularly, as well as if you begin to experience any of the above symptoms.
SIGNS, SYMPTOMS & CAUSES OF PERI-IMPLANTITIS
How to Prevent Dental Implant Failure: Taking Care of Your Tooth Implants
One of the best ways to increase your chances of successful healing after tooth implants is by taking good care of them. Make sure to talk to your dentist about any post-surgical care tips or instructions they may have. These could include:
- Brushing and flossing your implant regularly
- Quitting smoking
- Flossing around the abutments of your implants to prevent gum disease
- Taking any prescribed medication
- Scheduling regular visits with your denturist
- Following a healthy and nutritious diet
With proper care, dental implants can last for up to 20 years. If you do notice symptoms such as pain or inflammation, this could indicate a problem and you should visit your denturist as soon as possible.
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To find out more about the costs and benefits of our wide range of tooth replacement options, and how our team can help restore the health and beauty to your smile, contact us at (403) 475-0016 or book a FREE consultation.
