Some studies show that about 5 to 10% of dental implants fail a few days or weeks, months or years after
the procedure. In another study from 2014 to 2020, with 376 implant patients participating, 12 failures
were recorded, equating to an overall failure rate of 3.11% within a 6-year follow-up.
With regular brushing and flossing, the implant screw itself can last a lifetime, assuming the patient
receives regular dental check-ups every 6 months. The crown, however, usually only lasts about 10 to 15
years before it may need a replacement due to wear and tear.
Dental implants are made to last. With proper care, they can last a lifetime. This makes them a much
more cost-effective solution in the long run than other options, such as dentures and dental bridges.
Early to moderate periodontal disease can take about 2 to 3 weeks to heal. However, healing can only
occur with the proper intervention such as scaling and root planing. For severe Periodontal disease, the
recovery times do vary. For example, with the proper treatment, some patients can recover in 5 to 8
weeks.
Simply put, it's never too late to treat gum disease and get your gums healthy, especially since untreated
periodontitis can lead to tooth loss. Brush up on the signs of periodontitis and start treatment as soon as
possible to preserve your teeth.
Periodontitis (per-e-o-don-TIE-tis), also called gum disease, is a serious gum infection that damages the
soft tissue around teeth. Without treatment, periodontitis can destroy the bone that supports your teeth.
This can cause teeth to loosen or lead to tooth loss.
If you have osteoporosis, you may be at risk for tooth loss. When the jawbone becomes less dense tooth
loss can occur. Women with osteoporosis tend to have fewer teeth than women with normal bone density.
Thanks to modern dental medicine, we know that a shrinking jawbone is not an inevitable part of the
aging process. If you have lost a tooth or teeth, or if you have suffered an abscess or serious gum
disease, you might be at risk for bone loss.
When tissue volume decrease in your jaw, you may notice that your mouth seems to collapse into your
face, your chin becomes more pointed, or wrinkles begin to form around the mouth. In addition,
denture-wearers often experience changes in the fit and comfort of their restorations due to bone loss.
Gummy smile treatment can help restore the balance and harmony of your smile, as well as improve your self-confidence and self-esteem. The treatment can help to reduce the amount of gum tissue that is visible when you smile, resulting in a more aesthetically pleasing and natural-looking smile.
The upper lip that is relaxed with Botox no longer contracts or elevates as much when smiling. The treatment is incredibly effective, and the results usually last 3 months; we have found that when we repeat this procedure, over time, generally we get more time between when treatment is required.
Because the procedure is done under local anesthetic, you will not experience any pain during the
surgery.
Be careful of eating and drinking until your local anesthesia has worn off as you may spill or accidentally bite your lip or tongue. For the first 2 days, your diet should be softer, and avoid hot liquids or chewing on
the implant or bone graft site.
Though you will probably feel back to normal within a week or two, complete dental bone graft healing
can take between three and nine months – sometimes longer. Recovery times depend on several factors, including the type of graft, the area in which the graft was placed and your body's healing capacity.
Once the numbness has dissipated, solid foods can be reintroduced to your diet. You may be on a softer diet for a day or two. Advance to a normal diet as tolerated. Try to avoid foods like nuts, seeds, and popcorn that may irritate the surgical sites.
Avoid extremely hot foods for the rest of the day and do NOT rinse out your mouth, as these will often
prolong the bleeding. If bleeding continues, apply light pressure to the area with a moistened gauze or
moistened tea bag. Keep in place for 20-30 minutes without looking to see if the bleeding has stopped.
Avoid sharp or crunch foods, like nuts and popcorn, for at least 24 hours post-treatment. Avoid hot foods and beverages, like hot soup or hot coffee, for about 48 hours post-treatment. Avoid highly acidic foods, like oranges and tomatoes, for at least 48 hours post-treatment.
On average, it takes about 5 – 7 days for your gums to heal after deep cleaning. During this period, it's
possible to experience minor gum soreness, swelling, and tooth sensitivity.
