{"id":232,"date":"2024-04-18T06:54:00","date_gmt":"2024-04-18T06:54:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.smilespecialties.com\/blog\/?p=232"},"modified":"2024-07-19T18:54:26","modified_gmt":"2024-07-19T18:54:26","slug":"can-dental-implants-get-cavities","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.smilespecialties.com\/blog\/2024\/04\/18\/can-dental-implants-get-cavities\/","title":{"rendered":"No New Decay: Can Dental Implants Get Cavities?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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If you plan to get dental implants, you’ve probably heard the basics about them. Most people want these prosthetics<\/a> because they look and act like natural teeth! Still, you may have a lingering question: Can dental implants get cavities? The posts are meant to be lifelike, so it’s natural to wonder if they also decay. Luckily, your Lincoln dentist has the answer to this worry of yours. Read on to learn why dental implants don’t decay and how to properly care for them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Context: How Natural Teeth Develop Cavities<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Before moving forward, it\u2019s best to review how natural teeth get cavities. Doing so will help you grasp the answer to the implant-cavity question.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cavities form on natural teeth due to plaque buildup.  As the sticky film gathers on your smile, it produces acid that slowly erodes your tooth enamel and dentin. This process leads to openings or holes \u2013 \u201ccavities\u201d \u2013 in your teeth, making them vulnerable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When left unchecked, cavities can cause many problems for your smile. The most immediate one tends to be toothaches \u2013 teeth get sensitive when they lose their enamel. Over time, a cavity can also let harmful bacteria reach your tooth\u2019s inner pulp. The resulting infection could worsen until the tooth falls out or needs an extraction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Can Dental Implants Also Get Cavities?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Since they\u2019re viewed as \u201clifelike,\u201d you may wonder if dental implants can also get cavities. The short answer is that they can\u2019t \u2013 their materials don\u2019t erode from bacteria or plaque.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

All that said, dental implants do need a healthy mouth to work. Placing the posts near sites of decay or infection will make them unstable over time. For example, gum disease could loosen your implant post until it fails and needs replacement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Given the above, please be careful with any dental implants you have. The fact that they aren\u2019t \u201creal\u201d teeth doesn\u2019t mean they can\u2019t stop working.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tips on Caring for Dental Implants<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Though they won\u2019t decay, dental implants need care to stay functional over time. That means you should use the following tips:<\/p>\n\n\n\n