Dental Implants Maintenance: Six Tips of Caring for Dental Implants

Are you about to get dental implants? You should be excited because dental implants in Bolton, Ontario, function, feel, and look like natural teeth. However, to ensure you feel confident in your new smile, it’s essential to maintain good dental implant care. Stick around to learn more about dental maintenance from Humber Valley Dental. 

Dental implant maintenance

Dental implants are ideal when natural teeth are no longer an option. Anchored securely in the jawbone, they can last for many years with the right care. But how do you ensure your implants stay in top condition? Here’s everything you need to know about maintaining dental implants for long-lasting results.

1. Brush your teeth diligently: Brushing your teeth removes dental plaque from your teeth, reducing the risk of decay and gum disease. Use a soft-bristled toothbrush and clean your teeth for about two minutes to ensure you reach every surface. Pay close attention to the area where the crown meets the gum line because harmful bacteria tend to accumulate here. We recommend an electric toothbrush for more efficiency, but a manual one works fine when used diligently. 
2. Floss your teeth diligently: Brushing only reaches about 60% of the tooth surface. Floss your teeth at least once daily, although doing it twice won’t hurt. Flossing removes dental plaque from between teeth and just beneath the gum line. If you find it challenging to use a traditional floss, you can use a water flosser like Waterpik. 
3. Visit your dentist regularly: No matter how well you clean your teeth, you need the help of a dentist. Visit our dentist every six months for professional dental cleanings and check-ups. Dental exams help detect oral issues before they develop and become significant, and dental cleanings remove plaque and tartar from hard-to-reach areas in the mouth. 
4. Watch your diet: Your diet is as important as good oral hygiene. Limit the intake of sugary foods because they attract decay-causing bacteria. Although dental implants are stable, avoid overindulging in hard and chewy foods to ensure your implants remain healthy. 
5. Curb-poor oral habits: Do you grind your teeth at night? You may not even know it because it happens subconsciously at night. Unfortunately, teeth grinding exerts incredible pressure on your teeth, which may break or even dislodge your implants. If you suspect teeth grinding (bruxism), talk to your dentist about wearing a personalized mouthguard. Similarly, if you use your teeth to chew on hard substances, you should quit these poor oral habits to preserve your implants. 
6. Quit smoking: Quitting tobacco use is a good idea for your general health. However, it’s even more preferable to avoid these substances when you have implants. Remember, your implants take six months to heal, so using tobacco during this period can compromise healing. Additionally, tobacco use increases the risk of gum disease and oral cancer, all of which can compromise your implants. 

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Ready to learn more about dental implants?

Caring for your implants is straightforward, but neglecting their care has serious consequences, including implant failure. Do you need to learn more about dental implants? Call (289) 536-4498 to talk to Drs. Geeta Gautham, David Ma, and Ammar Taimish. We’re here to answer all your questions and help you on your journey to a confident, restored smile!

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