Dental implants are one of the most reliable solutions to replace missing or damaged teeth. A dental implant that has been performed professionally and been well taken care of, can last up to 20 years or more. Additionally, the crowns of dental implants can be replaced if necessary. In this article, we’ll be discussing factors that can either extend or shorten the life of your dental implants, as well as things you should do to help maintain your dental implants. FACTORS THAT AFFECT THE LIFESPAN OF DENTAL IMPLANTS Dental implants aren’t invincible, perfect pieces of hardware. They can become eroded, stained or damaged, just like your natural enamels when not properly taken care of. That said, there are factors you should know about that can affect the lifespan of dental implants. LOCATION OF IMPLANT By location, we are referring to the set of teeth that the implant was made for. Some teeth will experience more wear and tear than others. For example, dental implants that r...