Oral Hygiene Tips For Patients With Dental Implants

Dental implants are a restorative dental treatment where missing teeth are replaced with titanium screws placed in the jawbone. Implants are as strong as natural tooth roots and look very good aesthetically. However, once implants are installed, they need regular care just like our natural teeth. In cases of inadequate oral care, inflammation, and infection can occur around the implant. Extremely damaged implants will fail and may need to be removed. To use dental implants and maintain our healthy and aesthetic smile for a longer time, we need to know certain care routines. In this article, we share the most important Oral Hygiene Tips For Dental Implants. 

Oral Hygiene Tips For Dental Implants?

While the material quality of dental implants is an important factor, there are basic care routines that you should follow regardless of the implant material. Proper oral hygiene provides a long-lasting implant use just like our natural teeth. You should pay attention to the following points for effective oral hygiene:

Brush Your Teeth Twice A Day

Brushing your teeth is often the most repeated warning for oral hygiene by experts. The first requirement for effective oral hygiene is to brush your teeth twice daily for two minutes. You should pay attention to the following points when brushing your teeth:

• Use a soft-bristled toothbrush.
• Touch the brush to your gums at a 45-degree angle.
• Brush for 10-15 seconds on each tooth.
• Make your brushing movements in small circles.
• Do not forget to brush the inside of the tongue and cheeks after the teeth.

Use Dental Floss

After meals, food residue and plaque formation can be seen between the teeth, and toothbrushing may fail to clean them. The most effective way to clean these areas where the toothbrush cannot reach is to floss. You can floss at night before going to bed. You should pay attention to the following points in floss cleaning:

• If you use rolled floss, cut a piece of about 30 cm and wrap it around your fingers.
• Insert the unwrapped part of the floss between your teeth gently.
• Rub and clean between your teeth, front and back one by one.
• When you finish cleaning all the teeth, rinse your mouth with water.

Use Mouthwash

Mouthwash is highly effective in destroying bacteria in the mouth with its antiseptic properties, and it prevents problems that may occur especially in the gums. You can maintain good oral hygiene by gargling once or twice a day. You should pay attention to the following points using mouthwash:

• Mix a cap full of mouthwash in a glass with some warm water.
• Fill your mouth with the mixture and rinse for 30 seconds.
• Spit the mouthwash back without swallowing.

Change Your Toothbrush

If the handle or bristles of your toothbrush do not fit your mouth and teeth, use a more suitable toothbrush. In addition, you are more likely to fail to clean your implants or natural teeth with a worn toothbrush. Therefore, replacing your worn toothbrush is very important for oral hygiene.

Do Not Skip Your Dental Visits

The follow-up appointment after implant treatment is particularly important for the immediate success of the implant. However, for the longevity and health of both your natural teeth and implants, you should continue to have periodic dental check-ups. 

During a routine dental visit, your dentist examines your oral and dental health in every aspect and does whatever your oral health requires including professional cleaning.

Watch What You Eat And Drink

Acidic drinks and hard or sticky foods not only damage your natural teeth but also pose a great threat to implants. For this reason, you should stay away from acidic drinks such as cola, and you should not use your teeth to break the shells of crusted foods.

Avoid Smoking and Alcohol

The negative effects of smoking and alcohol on overall health are already well known. When we look at those negative effects on dental implants specifically, it seems that such habits may cause peri-implantitis, a form of gum disease. Therefore, by not smoking and drinking alcohol, you will protect both your teeth and your overall health.

Extend The Life Of Your Implants With Melsadent

Melsadent Oral and Dental Health Polyclinic offers the best implant treatment in the Tuzla region. In our clinic, our successful dentists provide our patients with the highest quality implants.

In addition, they keep patient satisfaction at the highest level by immediately intervening in any problems that may occur after implant treatment. We attach great importance to your periodic visits to our clinic regarding the maintenance and cleaning of implants. In our periodic examinations, we meticulously check the latest status of the implants and if a treatment is required, we provide a solution immediately. We strongly recommend that you do not skip these appointments where you can find answers to every question you have about implants or general oral care.

If you want to benefit from the wide range of services and affordable prices offered by Melsadent, contact us now.