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Dental implants are some of the best restorations around, but even they can’t endure everything. These prosthetics<\/a> will fail early if you don’t take good (and consistent) care of them. With that said, look into changing your diet a bit; healthy eating helps dental implants last. The right foods and drinks may well keep your smile whole for a lifetime! As for the details, here’s a summary of the matter from your West Hartford dentist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Yes, Dental Implants Can Fail Early<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

While dental implants are the \u201cgold standard\u201d of tooth replacement, they aren\u2019t perfect or indestructible. They can fail earlier than they should without proper supervision.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are two leading causes of dental implant failure: peri-implantitis and failed osseointegration. The first is a type of gum disease centered near your implant, which loses support as the infection spreads. In contrast, failed osseointegration occurs when your post doesn\u2019t fuse with your jawbone. (This lack of fusion makes an implant unstable and likely to fall out over time.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Of course, rarer (but still notable) causes exist as well. These include teeth grinding, poor oral hygiene, and even conditions like diabetes or osteoporosis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Healthy Eating Helps Dental Implants<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

To fight the factors that cause implant failure, try eating healthier meals. The proper diet would benefit your restorations with:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Faster Treatment Recovery<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

For one thing, healthy eating speeds up your recovery from implant surgery. It provides nutrients that help your treatment site form blood clots more quickly. With this fast-forming clot in place, you\u2019ll then face fewer obstacles to implant fusion \u2013 the process of osseointegration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Enjoying this effect wouldn\u2019t even take much. All in all, you\u2019d just need to eat more anti-inflammatory foods like fatty fish, nuts, strawberries, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Stronger Infection Resistance<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If you stick to a good diet, you\u2019ll also have a stronger resistance to infections. The vitamins and minerals from your meals would boost your immune system, ensuring you fight off \u201cbad\u201d bacteria more easily. Such a result would mean a lower chance of peri-implantitis, a major contributor to implant failure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For better immunity, add more spinach, kale, citrus fruits, nuts, and yogurt to your dishes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Better Jawbone Density<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Last but not least, healthy eating would give you a denser and stronger jaw. That\u2019s a crucial effect because high jawbone density lets implants fuse easily with your smile. So, make sure to eat fatty fish, dairy products, and other items rich in calcium and vitamin D!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Healthy eating helps dental implants last, so what are you waiting for? Make suitable changes to your diet for your smile\u2019s sake!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About the Practice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

West Hartford Dental Group<\/a> is based in West Hartford, CT. Led by Drs. Phadnis<\/a>, Pucci<\/a>, and Rascius<\/a>, our practice is geared toward great, caring, and personalized dentistry. We account for each patient\u2019s needs with every treatment, whether their care is preventive or involves cosmetic and restorative bits. Our team even places dental implants in-house to ensure superior results, so don\u2019t hesitate to share your preferences! For more details, please contact us on our website<\/a> or by phone at (860)-236-4249<\/strong>.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Dental implants are some of the best restorations around, but even they can’t endure everything. These prosthetics will fail early if you don’t take good (and consistent) care of them. With that said, look into changing your diet a bit; healthy eating helps dental implants last. The right foods and drinks may well keep your […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-546","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"yoast_head":"\nRestorative Dental Diets: How Healthy Eating Helps Dental Implants Last - West Hartford Dental Group Blog<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Did you know healthy eating helps dental implants last? 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