{"id":356,"date":"2024-09-03T21:47:00","date_gmt":"2024-09-03T21:47:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fairfaxdentalgroup.com\/blog\/?p=356"},"modified":"2024-09-25T21:49:30","modified_gmt":"2024-09-25T21:49:30","slug":"vitamin-d-dental-implants-a-little-goes-a-long-way","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fairfaxdentalgroup.com\/blog\/2024\/09\/03\/vitamin-d-dental-implants-a-little-goes-a-long-way\/","title":{"rendered":"Vitamin D and Dental Implants: A Little Sun Goes a Long Way"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"300\" height=\"195\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fairfaxdentalgroup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image-300x195.png\" alt=\"Senior couple enjoying the sunlight in a calming field\" class=\"wp-image-357\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fairfaxdentalgroup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image-300x195.png 300w, https:\/\/www.fairfaxdentalgroup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image.png 627w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re considering getting <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fairfaxdentalgroup.com\/dental-implants.html\">dental implants<\/a>, you probably want them to work well and last for as long as possible! Since they\u2019re often considered the best dental replacement out there, no one would blame you for seeking out every advantage available to you. Here\u2019s one you can get just by sitting in your backyard for 20 minutes a day: vitamin D.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To learn more about how vitamin D can help your body support healthy dental implants, keep reading. You\u2019ll see that a little sunshine goes a long way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2>How Are Dental Implants Supported?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Few people have a reason to think about how teeth (and replacement teeth!) are supported in your mouth. It\u2019s not like they hover in place, right? Right \u2013 your gums surround your teeth and are effective at holding them still, and though you can\u2019t see it, each tooth has dental roots that anchor it to your sturdy jawbone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dental implants have an incredibly similar design. An implant post keeps your replacement nice and secure in your gums, and roots to your jawbone for superior stability and power. This means that to properly support dental implants, you need strong gums and a durable jawbone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2>Vitamin D is Good for Your Bones<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You may or may not have heard that vitamin D is good for your bones. This is because it promotes bone growth and gives them strength. Part of the dental implant process involves waiting for the biocompatible post to integrate with your jawbone \u2013 in other words, your jawbone needs to grow around the post. And, of course, if it\u2019s going to hold your replacement tight and keep it from wiggling around, your jawbone had better be strong!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2>Fight Off Gum Disease with Vitamin D<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Vitamin D is good for your gums, too. It has anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties that help your squishy pink supports fight off gum disease. You see, dental implants can\u2019t technically decay but will fall out if your gums have been thinned out by gum disease. This is also why you should maintain good oral hygiene habits, such as brushing twice daily, flossing once per day, and visiting your dentist every six months for a stellar <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fairfaxdentalgroup.com\/checkups-cleanings.html\">cleaning<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2>Where Does the Sun Come into Play?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Direct sunlight is simply the best source of vitamin D. Supplements and certain foods \u2013 like orange juice, salmon, and yogurt \u2013 can provide your body with vitamin D, but not nearly as much as the sun. 20 minutes in a warm sun-patch is all it takes to get a daily dose!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Getting more vitamin D in your system is an excellent way to help your body develop happy and healthy gums and bones \u2013 which will make you happy with your healthy dental implants. But don\u2019t forget that your dentist is there to support you as well. If you want to know more tips and tricks for ensuring a successful dental implant treatment, don\u2019t hesitate to give them a call!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2>About the Practice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>At Fairfax Dental Group, we\u2019re proud to have two fantastic dentists and a wonderful periodontist (gum disease specialist) on staff. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fairfaxdentalgroup.com\/dr-marjun-ayati.html\">Dr. Marjun Ayati<\/a> is particularly skilled with dental implants, so if you have questions about promoting your treatment\u2019s success, she has answers! To <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fairfaxdentalgroup.com\/contact-us.html\">contact<\/a> our office, call 703-560-6301.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you\u2019re considering getting dental implants, you probably want them to work well and last for as long as possible! 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