How To: Properly Care for Dental Implants

According to the American Academy of Implant Dentistry, a whopping 3 million people have dental implants and an additional 500,000 implants are placed each year! This popular restorative procedure grew by nearly 7% between 2019 and 2020 alone, and it is widely known for its ability to restore the smile, bite force, and speech of patients who are missing teeth. However, did you also know that they hold an impressive 95% success rate if they are taken care of properly? Read on for four ways you can boost the longevity of your dental implant.