{"id":309,"date":"2025-11-10T22:53:00","date_gmt":"2025-11-10T22:53:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.willowrundental.net\/blog\/?p=309"},"modified":"2025-12-24T22:55:08","modified_gmt":"2025-12-24T22:55:08","slug":"can-dental-implants-get-cavities","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.willowrundental.net\/blog\/2025\/11\/10\/can-dental-implants-get-cavities\/","title":{"rendered":"Can Dental Implants Get Cavities Like Real Teeth?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Cavities affect nearly everyone at some point in their life; they are the most common oral health issue. If you no longer have natural teeth, then, you might wonder if cavities are still something you need to be concerned about. Can dental implants<\/a> get them, or are prosthetic teeth impervious to decay? This blog post explains what you should know.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Dental Implants Cannot Get Cavities<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Natural teeth get cavities when bacteria in the mouth feed on the sugars and starches you consume. This process forms an acidic biofilm known as plaque, which can damage tooth enamel and cause small pits (cavities) to form.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dental implant restorations (crowns, bridges, and dentures) are made of materials that are very different from natural tooth enamel. Therefore, even though plaque can still form in your mouth, it will not cause cavities in your prosthetic teeth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Oral Hygiene Is Still Important<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Even though dental implants are not vulnerable to cavities, that is no excuse to neglect oral hygiene! Bacteria and plaque can accumulate on the surface of your implants and around the gumline, just as they do with natural teeth. This buildup can cause inflammation, gum disease, and other complications that compromise the health of your mouth. It could even lead to dental implant failure!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here are some tips to keep your mouth healthy and clean if you have dental implants:<\/p>\n\n\n\n