Dental implants are an increasingly popular method of tooth replacement, and it’s easy to see why. Not only do they look just like real teeth, but they also work like them too. In fact, these permanent restorations have nearly the same biteforce as your real teeth, and because they’re permanent, you never need to remove them to clean them like you do with dentures. Better yet, there’s no need to worry about them slipping out while you’re speaking or eating, and you can even sleep without taking them out.

But unlike dentures, dental implants do have a five percent chance of failure. Though rare, dental implant failure can result in the need for additional procedures such as bone grafts and reimplantation surgery. Here’s how you can improve your dental implant success and keep your beautiful new smile looking and feeling great for a lifetime!