{"id":159,"date":"2025-01-16T18:58:37","date_gmt":"2025-01-16T18:58:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.spillmanfamilydental.com\/blog\/?p=159"},"modified":"2025-03-06T18:59:08","modified_gmt":"2025-03-06T18:59:08","slug":"can-dental-implants-get-cavities","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.spillmanfamilydental.com\/blog\/2025\/01\/16\/can-dental-implants-get-cavities\/","title":{"rendered":"Wondering If Dental Implants Can Get Cavities? Here\u2019s the Answer!"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.spillmanfamilydental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Smiling-man-talking-to-dentist-during-consultation-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Smiling man talking to dentist during consultation\" class=\"wp-image-160\" style=\"width:322px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.spillmanfamilydental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Smiling-man-talking-to-dentist-during-consultation-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.spillmanfamilydental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Smiling-man-talking-to-dentist-during-consultation-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.spillmanfamilydental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Smiling-man-talking-to-dentist-during-consultation-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.spillmanfamilydental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Smiling-man-talking-to-dentist-during-consultation-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.spillmanfamilydental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Smiling-man-talking-to-dentist-during-consultation-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>As technology has advanced, so has the world of dentistry. Now, patients can replace any number of missing teeth with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.spillmanfamilydental.com\/dental-implants.html\">dental implants<\/a>, which \u2013 in addition to being unmatched in stability \u2013 look extremely natural, help prevent bone loss, and can last for several decades. But can they decay? If you\u2019ve been asking yourself that same question, then read on to learn if dental implants can get cavities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">So, Can Dental Implants Get Cavities?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Unlike your natural teeth, dental implants are crafted from artificial materials, like dental porcelain, which cannot decay. Of course, that doesn\u2019t mean that you can throw your oral hygiene tools away. After all, peri-implantitis (a form of gum disease) is one of the leading causes of dental implant failure and it\u2019s the direct result of bad dental care habits. So, it\u2019s important to make taking good care of your smile a priority!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How To: Take Good Care of Your New Smile<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Fortunately, you don\u2019t need to buy new, expensive dental care products to keep your dental implants (and the rest of your smile) in pristine condition. Simply do your best to commit to good habits, like:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Brushing your teeth for two full minutes each morning and night<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Flossing and rinsing with mouthwash daily<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Eating well-balanced, nutrient-dense meals<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Drinking lots of water to prevent dry mouth<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wearing a mouthguard during sports<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s also important to avoid doing anything that has the potential to damage your restoration, like smoking, chewing on ice cubes, or using your teeth to remove a bottle cap.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Importance of Routine Dental Visits<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you have a single dental implant or an implant denture, you need to schedule a dental checkup and cleaning every six months. That way, your dentist can routinely check the condition of your dental implants, your gums, and any remaining natural teeth you have. If they notice something concerning \u2013 from a small cavity to a severe infection \u2013 they can address it early on. In other words, your biannual visits benefit both your oral health and your smile, so make them a priority!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Practice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As your dental team, we want you to have a healthy, complete, and beautiful smile. Sometimes, that requires dental implants and, if that\u2019s the case, we will help you through the entire process \u2013 from the initial consultation to the final visit when we place your restoration securely in position. If you have any questions for our team at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.spillmanfamilydental.com\/\">Spillman Family Dental of Rockwall<\/a>, don\u2019t hesitate to get in touch with us via our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.spillmanfamilydental.com\/contact.html\">website<\/a> or by phone at <strong>(972) 945-0887<\/strong> so we can provide you with the answers you\u2019re looking for.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As technology has advanced, so has the world of dentistry. Now, patients can replace any number of missing teeth with dental implants, which \u2013 in addition to being unmatched in stability \u2013 look extremely natural, help prevent bone loss, and can last for several decades. But can they decay? 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