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Associated Press
18-05-2025
- Health
- Associated Press
How to Protect Dental Implants from Damage & Wear
NEW YORK CITY, NY / ACCESS Newswire / May 18, 2025 / Dental implants are a strong, long-term way to replace missing or damaged teeth. But even though they're artificial, they can still experience wear and tear over time-just like natural teeth. In fact, failure to properly maintain dental implant restorations could mean they won't last a lifetime as they're designed to do. When getting dental implants in Valdosta, here are eight strategies to protect your implants from damage and wear. 1. Practice good oral hygiene habits Since dental implants function similarly to your natural teeth, you can care for them in the same way. Practice healthy habits like brushing twice daily, flossing once, and using an antibacterial mouthwash. Good oral hygiene is especially important for patients who have an alternative type of implant, like zygomatic implants, due to significant bone loss. Caring for oral health may reduce the likelihood of infection, implant failure, or other complications following dental implant surgery. 2. Visit your dentist regularly Even though dental implants offer a durable tooth replacement option, you'll still want to keep regular check-up appointments with your dentist at least twice a year. During these appointments, your dentist can look for signs of any issues with the implants, like gum inflammation or infection. If they find anything, your dental team may recommend additional procedures to promote the longevity of implants. 3. Avoid certain hard or sticky foods Be mindful of what you eat, especially when it comes to hard or sticky foods. Crunching on ice, biting into hard candies, or chewing sticky treats like caramel can put extra stress on your dental implants. Over time, this pressure can cause damage or even loosen your restoration. Instead, opt for softer, implant-friendly foods that won't put your smile at risk. And if you ever feel like something isn't quite right after eating, check in with your dentist to make sure everything stays secure. 4. Quit smoking Tobacco use has been shown to increase the chances of implant failure and generally cause problems with your body's ability to heal and accept the implant. One of the best things you can do (for not only the health of your implants, but also your overall health) in the long term is to avoid using tobacco in any form. 5. Protect your teeth while playing sports Certain sports, whether they're full contact or they use a small, fast-moving object like a hockey puck, can cause serious dental damage. If you play a sport, it may be smart to wear a removable mouthguard that covers your teeth and protects them. Doing so can decrease the likelihood of serious damage after a sports-related facial injury. 6. Ask your dentist about nighttime tooth protection If you have a history of grinding your teeth at night, a condition known as bruxism, your dentist may have you wear a nightguard or retainer to protect your dental implants. Constant grinding can wear down implants and put unnecessary pressure on them, potentially causing wear and tear on implants. The right nightguard can lessen the risk of grinding and help make sure the surfaces of the teeth aren't making contact throughout the night. 7. Avoid using your teeth as tools It may be tempting to use your teeth to open packages or bottles, trim your nails, or remove tags, but doing so could damage your teeth, gums, and jaw. Using your teeth as tools could cause unnecessary wear and tear on dental implants and potentially create the need for further dental work. Instead, use scissors or another appropriate tool to complete the task and give your dental implants a break. 8. Immediately seek treatment for any issues Damage to dental implants can get worse if a minor problem, like discomfort or irritation, is left untreated. Instead, contact your dental team right away if anything feels off in the area around your dental implants. Your dental team can quickly assess the root cause of the issue and thanks to advances like one-day dental implants may be able to fit you for a replacement the same day. The bottom line While dental implants are designed to last a lifetime, it's important that you properly care for and maintain the implants to get the most from them. While some wear and tear is to be expected, as it happens to natural teeth, acute damage or excessive wear should be reported to your dentist immediately. Contact Information: Name: Sonakshi Murze Email: [email protected] Job Title: Manager SOURCE: iQuanti press release
Yahoo
18-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
How to Protect Dental Implants from Damage & Wear
NEW YORK CITY, NY / ACCESS Newswire / May 18, 2025 / Dental implants are a strong, long-term way to replace missing or damaged teeth. But even though they're artificial, they can still experience wear and tear over time-just like natural teeth. In fact, failure to properly maintain dental implant restorations could mean they won't last a lifetime as they're designed to do. When getting dental implants in Valdosta, here are eight strategies to protect your implants from damage and wear. 1. Practice good oral hygiene habits Since dental implants function similarly to your natural teeth, you can care for them in the same way. Practice healthy habits like brushing twice daily, flossing once, and using an antibacterial mouthwash. Good oral hygiene is especially important for patients who have an alternative type of implant, like zygomatic implants, due to significant bone loss. Caring for oral health may reduce the likelihood of infection, implant failure, or other complications following dental implant surgery. 2. Visit your dentist regularly Even though dental implants offer a durable tooth replacement option, you'll still want to keep regular check-up appointments with your dentist at least twice a year. During these appointments, your dentist can look for signs of any issues with the implants, like gum inflammation or infection. If they find anything, your dental team may recommend additional procedures to promote the longevity of implants. 3. Avoid certain hard or sticky foods Be mindful of what you eat, especially when it comes to hard or sticky foods. Crunching on ice, biting into hard candies, or chewing sticky treats like caramel can put extra stress on your dental implants. Over time, this pressure can cause damage or even loosen your restoration. Instead, opt for softer, implant-friendly foods that won't put your smile at risk. And if you ever feel like something isn't quite right after eating, check in with your dentist to make sure everything stays secure. 4. Quit smoking Tobacco use has been shown to increase the chances of implant failure and generally cause problems with your body's ability to heal and accept the implant. One of the best things you can do (for not only the health of your implants, but also your overall health) in the long term is to avoid using tobacco in any form. 5. Protect your teeth while playing sports Certain sports, whether they're full contact or they use a small, fast-moving object like a hockey puck, can cause serious dental damage. If you play a sport, it may be smart to wear a removable mouthguard that covers your teeth and protects them. Doing so can decrease the likelihood of serious damage after a sports-related facial injury. 6. Ask your dentist about nighttime tooth protection If you have a history of grinding your teeth at night, a condition known as bruxism, your dentist may have you wear a nightguard or retainer to protect your dental implants. Constant grinding can wear down implants and put unnecessary pressure on them, potentially causing wear and tear on implants. The right nightguard can lessen the risk of grinding and help make sure the surfaces of the teeth aren't making contact throughout the night. 7. Avoid using your teeth as tools It may be tempting to use your teeth to open packages or bottles, trim your nails, or remove tags, but doing so could damage your teeth, gums, and jaw. Using your teeth as tools could cause unnecessary wear and tear on dental implants and potentially create the need for further dental work. Instead, use scissors or another appropriate tool to complete the task and give your dental implants a break. 8. Immediately seek treatment for any issues Damage to dental implants can get worse if a minor problem, like discomfort or irritation, is left untreated. Instead, contact your dental team right away if anything feels off in the area around your dental implants. Your dental team can quickly assess the root cause of the issue and thanks to advances like one-day dental implants may be able to fit you for a replacement the same day. The bottom line While dental implants are designed to last a lifetime, it's important that you properly care for and maintain the implants to get the most from them. While some wear and tear is to be expected, as it happens to natural teeth, acute damage or excessive wear should be reported to your dentist immediately. Contact Information: Name: Sonakshi MurzeEmail: Title: Manager SOURCE: iQuanti View the original press release on ACCESS Newswire Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Yahoo
08-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
JASON ESTEVES: Georgia farmers deserve disaster relief they were promised
It's been more than 215 days since Hurricane Helene tore through Georgia, and our farmers are still reeling. Crops were lost. Trees and barns collapsed. Equipment was ruined. Many farms — some family-owned for generations — were brought to their knees. Congress stepped up. On Dec. 21, 2024, lawmakers passed a bipartisan federal disaster relief package with $21 billion earmarked for agricultural recovery. That funding was designed specifically to help farmers in Georgia and other storm-ravaged states recover from Helene and get back on their feet. But here's the reality: That money still hasn't arrived. Not in Valdosta. Not in Bainbridge. Not on the land where it's needed most. And the clock is ticking. Every week without that funding is another week farmers can't replant, rebuild or restock. It's another week of falling behind on loans, watching bills pile up, and wondering if next season is even possible. Let's be clear — this isn't a handout. It's the support that Congress promised and passed into law. The $21 billion is supposed to provide direct aid for storm-damaged farms, cover crop and livestock losses, repair destroyed irrigation and fencing systems, and help farmers re-enter the market with some stability. In south Georgia, where agriculture isn't just an industry but a way of life, the stakes couldn't be higher. Our farms feed families, power small-town economies, and anchor communities. When our farmers suffer, our entire state feels the impact. To be fair, some limited relief has started to flow — like USDA indemnity payments and disaster loans through the Small Business Administration. But those programs were never meant to be the main solution. The comprehensive agricultural relief — the $21 billion Georgia's farmers were promised — is still tied up in red tape in Washington. Meanwhile, frustration is boiling over. And rightly so. We've heard a lot of talk about standing up for farmers. But now is the moment when those words have to mean something. It's time for the USDA and the federal government to finish the job and get this funding out the door. As someone who's worked alongside small business owners and families trying to recover from unexpected setbacks, I understand how critical timely support is. Delays don't just stall progress, they drain hope. That's why I'm calling on state leaders — regardless of party — to demand immediate action from Washington. We can't let politics stand in the way of south Georgia's recovery. Hard-working families in Lowndes, Decatur, Seminole and Tift counties aren't asking for special treatment. They're asking for the help they were told was coming. If we don't act, we risk losing more than just this year's crop. We risk losing family farms. We risk weakening the backbone of Georgia's rural economy. It's time to deliver on the promise made to our farmers. No more delays. No more excuses. Georgia deserves better.
