While dental implants can potentially last a lifetime, this is not always the case and depends upon several factors, such as quality of oral hygiene, lifestyle (such as diet, nail-biting, teeth grinding, alcohol consumption, and tobacco use), and the type of dental implant. Endosteal implants typically last up to 15 years with proper oral hygiene (flossing and brushing twice daily) and a diet of soft foods, but this duration can be significantly shortened if the patient smokes or consumes a high amount of alcohol. Subperiosteal implants generally have a shorter life expectancy due to the different approaches used, but can often last over five years. At NuSmile Dental & Orthodontics, we offer dental implants, so you can have a beautiful smile! Contact us today or book an appointment with our dental implant surgery specialist, or visit our clinic conveniently located at 1319 Blossom Hill Road, San Jose, CA 95118. We serve patients from San Jose CA, Los Gatos CA, Campbell CA, Santa Clara CA, Cupertino CA, Sunnyvale CA, Saratoga CA, and Mountain View CA. We look forward to serving you!