{"id":13,"date":"2017-12-05T14:17:46","date_gmt":"2017-12-05T14:17:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vistadental.net\/blog\/?p=13"},"modified":"2018-01-02T21:49:40","modified_gmt":"2018-01-02T21:49:40","slug":"dental-implants-of-sparks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vistadental.net\/blog\/2017\/12\/05\/dental-implants-of-sparks\/","title":{"rendered":"Protect Your Teeth! Tips to Maintaining Your Dental Implants in Sparks"},"content":{"rendered":"\"prettyThere once was a time when you would take a trip to Lake Tahoe with family and friends and refuse to pose for any photos. And on the rare occasions that you stood in front of the lens, you would offer a partial-to-half smile, because you were ashamed of your missing teeth. Now with your dental implants in Sparks, you own the camera. Your smile is full and vibrant, reflecting the infectious personality that everybody knows you for. But, your dentist wants you to remember that there are important habits you need to practice to maintain your beautiful new smile.\r\n\r\n\r\n

What is a Dental Implant?<\/h2>\r\nA dental implant<\/a> is an amazing method of restorative dentistry, giving dentists the ability to replace the entire tooth instead of just the visible portion. They are made from durable titanium that is inserted below the gum line, and fuses with your bone tissues.\r\n\r\nThis is typically completed through a two-part process where the implant is placed first, and then followed by the insertion of the missing teeth. The last phase takes place after you heal from the initial implant surgery.\r\n

Tips for Caring for Your New Dental Implants<\/h2>\r\nThe most important fact to know and remember about dental implants is that they are designed to act as your normal teeth. That means that the same practices required to maintain your them also apply to your new implants.\r\n