Dental implants are the name of the game when it comes to replacing missing teeth, capable of restoring lost pearly whites in terms of look, feel, and functionality. That said, once you’ve opted for this life-changing solution, you will probably want to take steps to ensure that your new smile serves you well. Did you know that getting enough vitamin D is actually one of the best ways of setting your implants up for future success? Continue reading to learn more!
How Vitamin D Directly Benefits Dental Implants
Believe it or not, vitamin D plays a huge role in the lasting success of your dental implants. It all has to do with the health of our bones and joints. As we age and grow older, our bones and joints can suffer. And one of the key factors in dental implant success is jawbone health; if there’s not enough healthy, dense bone tissue to accommodate the implants, they won’t be able to fuse and provide a stable foundation for a dental restoration. Vitamin D is crucial for the health of bones, since it can lower the chances of developing diseases like multiple sclerosis, heart disease, and rheumatoid arthritis.
Vitamin D can also promote gum health, helping to produce compounds that reduce bacterial levels in the mouth. Unless the gums are healthy, dental implants don’t stand a very good chance of lasting for the long term. This means that in addition to getting more vitamin D, routine preventive dental care and diligent at-home hygiene are a must!
Tips for Getting More Vitamin D
Luckily, there are several ways of ensuring that you’re getting plenty of vitamin D and providing a healthy environment for your dental implants to thrive in. Consider the following tips:
- Aim to spend at least 20 or more minutes in the sun every day, but try to avoid being outside during peak hours on very sunny days. If you can’t get outside, a UV lamp can do the trick.
- You can get vitamin D through your diet as well; while supplements are one option, also consider foods such as salmon, tuna, eggs, milk, fortified cereals, orange juice, mushrooms, and leafy greens.
Whether you’ve just received dental implants, you’ve had them for a while, or you’re hoping to get them, it’s in your best interest to be sure that you’re getting enough vitamin D – while it will certainly benefit your dental implants, it’ll do a lot of good for your smile and the rest of you in general!
About the Practice
Under the talented leadership of Dr. Le-Anne Ho, Dr. Matthew Arnold, and Dr. Jay Patel, the talented team at Riviera Family Dentistry of Mesquite has proudly served patients and families in the area for several years, offering a wide variety of services, including dental implants. If you have any questions about the blog or you’d like to get in touch with the team to set up an appointment, please reach out online or call today for more information or assistance. Telephone: (214) 385-2720.