Your new dental implants are extremely durable and lifelike. With proper care and use, they could even last a lifetime. But despite having an impressive 95 percent success rate (even ten or more years after placement) dental implants aren’t indestructible. In fact, many common habits could cause them to fail. To ensure that you get the most of your new smile and your investment in yourself, here are some important lifestyle changes you can make to extend the longevity of your dental implants!

Teeth are very strong. In fact, tooth enamel is the strongest substance in the entire body. However, they aren’t completely indestructible and can become damaged in a variety of ways. Dental crowns are used to build up and protect damaged teeth from additional harm. Metal materials used to be the norm when making dental implants. However, they have some downsides that you can avoid with today’s alternative. Here are some reasons you may want to have your metal crown replaced.