{"id":193,"date":"2025-05-02T18:24:00","date_gmt":"2025-05-02T18:24:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.beliveaudental.com\/blog\/?p=193"},"modified":"2025-06-18T18:24:12","modified_gmt":"2025-06-18T18:24:12","slug":"6-tips-to-avoid-dental-implant-failure","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beliveaudental.com\/blog\/6-tips-to-avoid-dental-implant-failure\/","title":{"rendered":"Aiming for Success: 6 Tips to Avoid Dental Implant Failure"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Dental implants<\/a> are one of the most successful and reliable tooth replacement options available today, boasting a success rate of over 95 percent. However, while failures are rare, they can occur, especially if proper care isn\u2019t taken before and after the procedure. Fortunately, many cases of dental implant failure are preventable. If you\u2019re considering dental implants or already have them, here are 6 key ways to help ensure their long-term success and avoid complications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Prioritize Good Oral Hygiene<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Just like natural teeth, dental implants require regular brushing and flossing. Although the implant itself won\u2019t decay, the surrounding gums and bone can still be affected by bacteria. If plaque builds up around the implant, it can lead to peri-implantitis, a gum infection similar to periodontal disease. This can cause bone loss and ultimately lead to implant failure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To keep your implant healthy:<\/p>\n\n\n\n