Dental implants in Ajax are a popular way to replace missing teeth, providing excellent functionality and restoring smiles after tooth loss. Here at Durham Dental Solutions, we ensure dental implants look and feel like natural teeth, enabling patients to chew and talk confidently. Dental implants can be an excellent solution for anyone who has lost teeth due to gum disease, infection or trauma but require proper care and maintenance.
Looking after your implants will help ensure they last longer, hopefully for life and remain problem free. If you fail to care for your dental implants correctly, it can lead to a range of problems, such as infections like peri-implantitis in Whitby, discomfort and pain, and potentially implant loss. There is no need to worry, as we can show you precisely how to care for your dental implants and maintain excellent oral hygiene between regular dental checkups and cleanings. Of course, we are always here to answer any questions or address any concerns you may have about your dental implants and oral health.
Preventing Infection and Disease
Once you have your new dental implants, following a good oral health regime is important to keep them thoroughly clean. Peri-implantitis is a particular concern and is a disease similar to gum disease. It causes the gums around the implants to become inflamed and red, and eating may be painful. Preventing peri-implantitis and other infections is simple. After getting your dental implants is essential to continue brushing twice daily.
Cleaning Your Dental Implants
When cleaning your dental implants in Pickering, use a soft bristled toothbrush that won’t damage the implant, implant restoration, or your natural teeth. Avoid using abrasive toothpaste; instead, use good quality toothpaste that ideally contains fluoride to protect any natural teeth.
It is essential to floss daily as your toothbrush cannot clean between your teeth or underneath any dental implant bridges. When you have your dental implants fitted, we can show you how to floss around them thoroughly and discuss suitable tools to use. Flossing around your implants removes any food and plaque buildup that could otherwise cause infection and inflammation in the gum around the implants.
If you like to use mouthwash, pick an alcohol-free brand, as mouthwash that contains alcohol can be drying. Ideally, ensure it is antimicrobial, providing some health benefits. We can always discuss suitable brands to try.
Avoid Oral Habits That Could Damage Your Dental Implants
Any habits that could damage natural teeth, such as nail biting or using your teeth as tools, could also damage your dental implants in Oshawa and are best avoided.
If you have problems with teeth grinding or clenching in Newcastle, you will be advised to get treatment before you have dental implants. This is because the habit can cause significant damage to your natural teeth and restorations like dental implants.
Quit Smoking
Anyone wishing to have dental implants in Clarington will be advised to quit smoking before treatment and for the duration of healing. Ideally, we would prefer that smokers quit for good. Smoking harms oral health, increasing your risk of gum disease, tooth decay and oral cancer. Quitting will help protect your oral health and your dental implants.
Visit Us Regularly
Even if you have all your natural teeth replaced with dental implants, you still need regular dental checkups so we can assess your dental implants’ condition and clean them professionally. During these appointments, we also assess the condition of your oral tissues and carry out oral cancer screenings in Courtice.
