Receiving dental implants can change your life for the better by giving you back your smile with permanent, natural-looking restorations. Missing teeth are replaced with titanium tooth roots implanted directly into your jawbone and covered by an artificial tooth. Once you’ve healed from the procedure, you’ll want to properly care for your implants so that they last as long as possible.
Brushing
Initially after receiving implants, you should not brush them while they are at a sensitive stage. Your dentist will give you a mouthwash to use to clean your mouth in the meantime. Once your dentist says it’s safe to brush, you can do so just like your regular teeth. Brush after every mean with a soft toothbrush. Using a brush with a bent handle is best to help you reach the back areas of the implant more easily.
Flossing
Just like your natural teeth, it’s important to floss around your dental implants regularly. Strive to floss every day, and access every side of your teeth.
Maintenance
Extra cleanings are a good idea when you have dental implants, sometimes as many as four times a year if your dentist advises it. X-rays may be necessary occasionally to make sure your implants are staying in great shape. You can expect your dental implants to last a long time, but wear and tear will occur just as with most things in life. Therefore, taking good care of it according to your dentist’s advice will boost the life span and keep you smiling longer.