{"id":264,"date":"2019-03-12T14:46:10","date_gmt":"2019-03-12T14:46:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.jacksonvilledentalspecialists.com\/blog\/?p=264"},"modified":"2019-03-12T14:46:10","modified_gmt":"2019-03-12T14:46:10","slug":"5-ways-to-prevent-dental-implant-infection-in-jacksonville","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.jacksonvilledentalspecialists.com\/blog\/2019\/03\/12\/5-ways-to-prevent-dental-implant-infection-in-jacksonville\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Ways to Prevent Dental Implant Infection in Jacksonville"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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If you\u2019re missing one or more teeth and thinking about getting\ndental\nimplants<\/a>, you\u2019ve probably heard all about their benefits. They can last for\nthirty or more years with the proper care and can improve your oral health in\nthe long term. But if you\u2019re going to move forward with dental implants, you\nshould also be aware of the potential risks. Although not likely, dental\nimplant placement surgery, as with any surgery, does involve the risk of\ndeveloping an infection that can affect the tissues in the bone and gums,\ncalled peri-implantitis. It looks and acts a lot like gum disease and can cause\nimplant failure if left untreated. So, here are five ways you can help prevent dental\nimplant infection in Jacksonville.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Choose a Qualified Specialist<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re going to get dental implants in Jacksonville, you want to make sure it\u2019s done right. Take the time to find a qualified, experienced specialist who has a proven record of successful dental implants. Make sure they and their staff have quality-control methods in place to ensure that they do the job correctly. Many dental offices provide a consultation, so you can take the opportunity to \u201cinterview\u201d the dentist before proceeding with dental implants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rinse with Salt Water<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Although you shouldn\u2019t within the first 24 hours after your\nplacement procedure, rinsing with salt water during the rest of your recovery can\nhelp keep the bacteria under control while the site heals. After a while, you\ncould switch to rinsing with an antimicrobial mouthwash if you desire.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Choose a Soft Diet<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

For a few weeks after your placement surgery, you may need\nto eat soft foods, such as the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n