{"id":184,"date":"2024-08-09T11:11:00","date_gmt":"2024-08-09T11:11:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mybackbaydentist.com\/blog\/?p=184"},"modified":"2025-07-21T15:07:48","modified_gmt":"2025-07-21T15:07:48","slug":"little-known-facts-about-dental-implants","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mybackbaydentist.com\/blog\/2024\/08\/09\/little-known-facts-about-dental-implants\/","title":{"rendered":"What Teeth Can Hide: 4 Little-Known Facts About Dental Implants"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mybackbaydentist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/AdobeStock_280864218__3___1724106824_35362.jpg\" alt=\"A dentist holding a dental implant model and pointing to it with a pen\" class=\"wp-image-185\" style=\"width:303px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mybackbaydentist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/AdobeStock_280864218__3___1724106824_35362.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.mybackbaydentist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/AdobeStock_280864218__3___1724106824_35362-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mybackbaydentist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/AdobeStock_280864218__3___1724106824_35362-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>As you look into dental implants, maybe you\u2019ve already learned the basics. These <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mybackbaydentist.com\/dental-implants.html\">metal posts<\/a> are the most lifelike replacement teeth out there &#8211; they look and seem more natural than the other options. That said, have you come across the little-known facts about dental implants yet? These tidbits could decide whether you get the right treatment, so they\u2019re worth learning. Luckily, your Boston dentist is here to share four big ones with you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">They Have the Strength of \u201cReal\u201d Teeth<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Since they\u2019re \u201cfake,\u201d you may assume dental implants lack durability. The truth is actually the opposite \u2013 these replacement teeth are about as strong as the real deal!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Don\u2019t forget that dental implants use high-grade titanium alloy for their base. As a result, they\u2019re strong in themselves and eventually fuse with your jawbone. That means they\u2019re firmly rooted and mimic the durability of your lost tooth roots. You can trust them to bite and chew with the same force as your missing teeth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Your Diet Can Greatly Affect Them<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Dental implants can chew tough foods in ways that dentures and dental bridges can\u2019t. Even so, it\u2019s still the case that your diet can affect how well they work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dental implants may not decay, but they\u2019re still vulnerable while they fuse with your jaw. Chewing sugary or hard stuff during the fusion process can put them at risk, leading to implant failure. It\u2019s best to only have soft and sugar-free foods while the posts still fuse to your jawbone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">They\u2019re Pretty Easy to Look After<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Do you think dental implants need as much upkeep as dentures or dental bridges? Well, think again \u2013 these replacement teeth are much easier to look after.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It comes down to how dental implants work over time. The metal posts fuse with your jaw, so they don\u2019t need adhesives or creams to stay in place. You also don\u2019t remove them from your mouth for cleaning (unlike dentures). Instead, you can just brush and floss as you would for your other teeth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">They Guard Against Bone Loss<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In reality, dental implants don\u2019t just restore or \u201cfill out\u201d your smile. They also guard against bone loss in your jaw and face.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You see, the jawbone resorbs or recedes when you lose teeth. This process changes the shape of your mouth and makes it look sunken or concave, leading to wrinkles and fine lines. Thankfully, dental implants stop (and even reverse) this bone loss by stimulating your jaw\u2019s bone tissue. The result is a face and jaw that feel firmer and look younger.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want, you could learn the other little-known facts about dental implants. Just consult your dental provider \u2013 they\u2019ll be happy to talk to you!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Practice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mybackbaydentist.com\/\">Turning Leaf Dental<\/a> is based in Boston, MA. Led by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mybackbaydentist.com\/meet-the-team.html\">Drs. Rachel Beamer<\/a>, our practice strives to give each patient warm and effective dental care. That means we customize our preventive, cosmetic, and restorative work, tailoring treatment to meet your smile\u2019s needs. Our team will even tailor dental implants to ensure they precisely restore your full smile! For more details or to book a visit, you can reach us on <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mybackbaydentist.com\/contact-us.html\"><em>our website<\/em><\/a><em> or by phone at<strong> (617)-536-5182<\/strong>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As you look into dental implants, maybe you\u2019ve already learned the basics. These metal posts are the most lifelike replacement teeth out there &#8211; they look and seem more natural than the other options. That said, have you come across the little-known facts about dental implants yet? 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