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Sharon J. Gallagher

Sharon J. Gallagher, RDH, BSDH, provides specialized implant maintenance at an oral surgery and implant practice. She shifted to implant hygiene after seeing how many implants failed from inadequate home care. A home gardener who maintains a small backyard orchard, Gallagher also helps patients build daily cleaning routines that prevent peri-implant disease.

Bone Replacement Graft for Ridge Preservation: What to Know
Can You Be Allergic to Dental Implants?
How Long Does It Take Gums to Heal After a Bone Graft?
How Long Can I Wait to Get a Crown After an Implant?
Nerve Pain Months After a Dental Implant: What to Know
Is My Bone Graft Coming Out? What to Do
How to Treat an Infection Around a Dental Implant
How to Get Dental Implants: Surgery, Healing & Cost
Are Dental Implants Safe? Risks and Long-Term Facts
How Long Should You Take Antibiotics After a Dental Implant?
Is a Sinus Lift Dangerous? Risks and Complications
How Many Dental Implants Can You Get at One Time?
What Happens If You Don’t Have Enough Bone for Dental Implants?
What Happens When a Dental Implant Fails: Signs & Options
How to Clean Under Dental Implants at Home
My Dental Implant Is Loose: What to Do Right Now
What Is Peri-Implantitis? Symptoms, Risks & Treatment
How to Heal Faster After Dental Implant Surgery
What Is an Arch in Dental Implants? Costs and More
What to Eat After Dental Implant Surgery: Dos and Don’ts
What Are the Different Types of Dental Implants?
What Are the Problems with All-on-4 Dental Implants?
How to Care for Dental Implants for Long-Term Success
Can I Brush My Teeth After a Dental Implant?
How to Properly Care for a Dental Implant
How Long Do Dental Implants Take to Heal?
How to Floss a Dental Implant the Right Way
What Is Abutment Placement for Dental Implants?
What Causes Peri-Implantitis?
Do Dental Implants Cause Bad Breath?