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It is also good to be aware of personal habits that can prevent you from maintaining a healthy, gorgeous smile.
Whilst we are all often reminded of the dangers of eating to much sugar and drinking fizzy drinks, we often
forget to think about things such as chewing pens, biting tape and even more threatening to your teeth –
removing beer bottle caps. Smoking is also a big risk to the longevity of dental implants and natural teeth alike,
causing staining and even periodontal (gum disease). Whilst these are all good things to avoid doing in order to
maintain your canines, it is also important to be aware of bruxism or teeth grinding. Often occurring in a
patients sleep or when they are in particular moments of high stress, grinding one's teeth can be just as
damaging to your dental implants as the enamel on your real teeth. It is important to speak to a dentist regarding
this issue, especially if you are having dental implants put in. Not only will a dentist be able to fit you with a
mouth guard to prevent grinding damage when you are unconscious of this behaviour but in some cases, they
can use a strengthened prosthetic or adhere additional abutments to help strengthen and support your implants.
As with any dental treatment or issue with the mouth, it is always important to speak with a dentist as soon as
possible. For further information, help, and advice with regards to dental implants or any other tooth
replacement contact your local dental practice.
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