{"id":616,"date":"2026-04-23T14:20:55","date_gmt":"2026-04-23T14:20:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.worcesterdentalimplants.com\/blog\/?p=616"},"modified":"2026-05-17T14:25:14","modified_gmt":"2026-05-17T14:25:14","slug":"preventing-dental-implant-failure","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.worcesterdentalimplants.com\/blog\/preventing-dental-implant-failure\/","title":{"rendered":"Protect Yourself from Dental Implant Failure with These 3 Helpful Tips"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.worcesterdentalimplants.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/AdobeStock_313995182-5-1.jpeg\" alt=\"Senior woman brushing her teeth with a blue toothbrush\" class=\"wp-image-617\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.worcesterdentalimplants.com\/dental-implants.html\">Dental implants<\/a> have an impressive success rate of 95 percent, which makes them an extremely reliable option for replacing your missing teeth. But while it\u2019s rare for dental implants to fail, it\u2019s still a very real possibility. Do you want your newly rebuilt smile to last as long as possible? If so, you should make a point of following these 3 tips for minimizing your risk for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.worcesterdentalimplants.com\/dental-implant-failure-and-salvage.html\">dental implant failure<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Maintain Excellent Oral Hygiene Habits<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you don\u2019t keep the area around your dental implants clean, it could lead to the buildup of harmful bacteria. Over time, this can result in an infection that significantly damages your gum tissue and the underlying bone, which can cause your implant posts to lose their support and ultimately fail.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fortunately, simply practicing good oral hygiene habits can go a long way toward protecting your smile from infection. This means brushing twice a day and flossing daily while paying extra close attention to the area around your dental implants. It may be a good idea to invest in an electric toothbrush that is more efficient at removing plaque.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">&nbsp;2. Be Careful Around Hard Foods<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>While dental implants don\u2019t come with any real diet restrictions, it\u2019s still a good idea to exercise caution around foods that can potentially damage them. In particular, hard foods such as carrots or apples can put a lot of pressure on your implant posts and potentially cause them to fracture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This doesn\u2019t necessarily mean you need to avoid hard foods altogether. In many cases, they can still be okay to eat as long as they\u2019re cut into bite-sized pieces first; this significantly reduces the amount of stress they put on your dental implants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Avoid Bad Oral Habits<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Certain bad habits can increase the chances of dental implant failure occurring. For instance, chewing on your fingernails or the end of your pen can end up damaging your implant posts as well as the prosthesis they support. Smoking can also put dental implants at risk, as it can leave your mouth more susceptible to infection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s important to take note of any habits that could cause problems for your dental implants. The sooner you break these habits, the easier it will be to keep your dental implants safe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In short, taking good care of your dental implants can help them remain successful in the long run. Of course, there\u2019s always a chance that problems could arise even if you do everything right; as such, you should be ready to reach out to your periodontist if you ever have reason to think that one of your dental implants might be failing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Author<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Dr. David Handsman went to the University of Tennessee for his Masters of Dental Surgery in periodontology. He currently holds memberships with various professional organizations, including the American Academy of Periodontology and the Massachusetts Periodontal Society. Not only is he an expert in placing dental implants, but he also offers salvage options for patients with failed implant posts. If you have concerns about your dental implants, you can schedule an appointment with Dr. Handsman at Handsman &amp; Haddad Periodontics in Worcester by visiting his <a href=\"https:\/\/www.worcesterdentalimplants.com\/appointment.html\">website<\/a> or calling (508) 753-5444.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">&nbsp;<\/h3>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Dental implants have an impressive success rate of 95 percent, which makes them an extremely reliable option for replacing your missing teeth. But while it\u2019s rare for dental implants to fail, it\u2019s still a very real possibility. Do you want your newly rebuilt smile to last as long as possible? 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