{"id":200,"date":"2019-02-15T19:31:20","date_gmt":"2019-02-15T19:31:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.weldondentistry.com\/blog\/?p=200"},"modified":"2019-03-15T19:33:53","modified_gmt":"2019-03-15T19:33:53","slug":"how-to-ensure-dental-implant-success-in-ocala","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.weldondentistry.com\/blog\/how-to-ensure-dental-implant-success-in-ocala\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Ensure Dental Implant Success in Ocala"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weldondentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/AdobeStock_56895910__1537384288_38596-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Older woman smiling\" class=\"wp-image-201\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weldondentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/AdobeStock_56895910__1537384288_38596-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.weldondentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/AdobeStock_56895910__1537384288_38596-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.weldondentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/AdobeStock_56895910__1537384288_38596.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Dental implants have become an incredibly popular\nreplacement solution for their longevity, health benefits, and their\nconsistency. They\u2019re titanium posts that are placed in your jawbone to act as\nartificial tooth roots. They have an incredibly high success rate of about 95%,\nbut when they do fail, what causes it? Keep reading to learn about the factors\nthat influence your dental implant success in Ocala and how you can enjoy a\nlong-lasting and healthy smile. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Causes Dental Implants to Fail?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The possibility of dental implant failure is slim, but\nunfortunately it can still happen. Problems that can lead to dental implant\nfailure typically stem from one of these causes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Side Effects of Unrelated Medical Treatments<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Certain medications can have an influence on the success of\nyour <a href=\"https:\/\/www.weldondentistry.com\/dental-implants.html\">dental\nimplants in Ocala<\/a>. For example, bisphosphonates, a class of drugs used to\ntreat osteoporosis, can interfere with your dental implants and cause failure.\nAlso, radiation that is commonly used to treat cancer can impact your dental\nimplants. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Physical Problems Caused by a Specific Health Condition<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Your immune system has an important job of protecting you\nfrom harmful microorganisms, but sometimes it can have a premature response\nthat causes side effects. Rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, celiac, type I diabetes,\nand multiple sclerosis can all cause dental implant failure. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Lifestyle Factors<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>There are also certain poor lifestyle choices you make that\ncan have an effect on your dental implants:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Lack of brushing and flossing, which causes gum\ndisease and decay that can lead to implant failure<\/li><li>Tobacco use like cigarettes, cigars, vaping, and\nchewing that affects the health of your mouth and gums<\/li><li>Poor diet that lacks in nutrients like protein,\ncomplex carbohydrates, and healthy fats <\/li><li>Physical inactivity that can contribute to poor\noverall health and negatively affect your dental implants<\/li><li>Heavy consumption of alcohol can increase the\nlikelihood of failure as well as any type of illicit drug use<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Maintain the Health of Your Dental Implants<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Keeping your dental implants healthy means essentially doing\nthe exact opposite of the poor lifestyle choices above. Daily brushing and\nflossing as well as regular dental visits are paramount to the longevity and\nsuccess of your dental implants. You should also quit smoking and the use of\ntobacco to keep your gums healthy and your dental implant stable. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now that you know the best ways to ensure the success of\nyour dental implants, use these tips for the healthiest looking and feeling\nsmile. Plus, practicing these good lifestyle choices will have a positive\naffect on your overall wellbeing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Meet the Dentist<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Daniel Weldon takes pride in the quality dentistry he\nprovides to his patients in Ocala. He is an expert at placing dental implants,\nmaking the likelihood of their failure extremely small. He currently runs his\nown practice, and he can be contacted through his <a href=\"https:\/\/www.weldondentistry.com\/contact-us.html\">website<\/a> or by phone\nat (352) 622-3236 for any questions that you may have. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Dental implants have become an incredibly popular replacement solution for their longevity, health benefits, and their consistency. They\u2019re titanium posts that are placed in your jawbone to act as artificial tooth roots. They have an incredibly high success rate of about 95%, but when they do fail, what causes it? 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