{"id":143,"date":"2025-09-18T15:43:03","date_gmt":"2025-09-18T15:43:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.winfieldsmiles.com\/blog\/?p=143"},"modified":"2025-10-03T15:46:14","modified_gmt":"2025-10-03T15:46:14","slug":"helpful-tips-to-avoid-dental-implant-failure","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.winfieldsmiles.com\/blog\/2025\/09\/18\/helpful-tips-to-avoid-dental-implant-failure\/","title":{"rendered":"Helpful Tips to Avoid Dental Implant Failure"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.winfieldsmiles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/AdobeStock_283930217-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"A dentist showing a patient a model of a dental implant\" class=\"wp-image-144\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.499267935578331;width:317px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.winfieldsmiles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/AdobeStock_283930217-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.winfieldsmiles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/AdobeStock_283930217-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.winfieldsmiles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/AdobeStock_283930217-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.winfieldsmiles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/AdobeStock_283930217-1.jpg 1224w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Although today\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.winfieldsmiles.com\/dental-implants.html\">dental implants<\/a> boast an impressive 95 percent success rate even ten years after placement, that doesn&#8217;t mean they\u2019re indestructible. In fact, without proper care, your prosthetics can still fail, even if they\u2019ve worked well for decades. Here\u2019s how you can protect your beautifully restored smile and give your dental implants the best odds for success!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Get the Most of Your Dental Implants<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>While the great news is that less than five percent of dental implants will fail, it\u2019s still essential to do your part to protect them. Here are a few tips to keep them safe and healthy for a lifetime of smiles!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Brush your teeth twice daily with a soft-bristled toothbrush and non-abrasive toothpaste.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Floss at least once a day<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Don\u2019t use your teeth or dental implants to chew anything but food<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you grind your teeth or play sports have a custom mouthguard made<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Never use tobacco products of any kind<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Visit your dentist twice a year for your regular preventive check-ups and cleanings.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Also note that it\u2019s very important to follow the surgical aftercare instructions from your dentist as closely as possible to ensure that your mouth heals safely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Common Causes of Dental Implant Failure<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Although there are many reasons why dental implants can fail, most often it\u2019s due to one of two reasons: peri-implantitis or failed osseointegration. Peri-implantitis is a gum condition that is a lot like periodontal disease and is usually caused by poor oral hygiene. It can occur at any point during the life of the implant, even decades after placement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Failed osseointegration happens when the dental implant is new and does not fuse properly with the jawbone during the healing process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Other causes include injury to your implant site, infection, or even complications such as radiation from treatment for certain medical conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Warning Signs of Dental Implant Failure<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Although it\u2019s rare, it is still very important to know the warning signs of dental implant failure advance. These may include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Loose implants.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Receding gums around the implant.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sensitivity, pain, or discomfort around the implant.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pain or difficulty chewing.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Redness or swelling around the implant.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Should you notice any of these symptoms please contact your dentist as soon as possible, as the sooner you get treatment, the higher the odds of saving your dental implant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Remember, even though dental implants have a high success rate, they still do have a chance of failing if you don\u2019t take proper care of them. The good news is that with a little effort, your newly restored smile could last for a lifetime!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About Dr. Parsons<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.winfieldsmiles.com\/meet-the-dentist.html\">Dr. David C. Parsons<\/a> earned his undergraduate degree at Kansas State University and his dental doctorate at Baylor (Texas A&amp;M) School of Dentistry and has continued to pursue his dental education in a variety of topics ranging from oral surgery to prosthodontics to dental implants, just to name a few. He is an active member of the American Dental Association and the Kansas Dental Association, and on staff at the William Newton Memorial Hospital. To schedule a consultation for dental implants, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.winfieldsmiles.com\/request-an-appointment.html\">visit our website<\/a> or call us today at 620-221-0730.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Although today\u2019s dental implants boast an impressive 95 percent success rate even ten years after placement, that doesn&#8217;t mean they\u2019re indestructible. In fact, without proper care, your prosthetics can still fail, even if they\u2019ve worked well for decades. 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