The Secrets Of Retaining Your Dental Implants
So you’ve taken the plunge and undergone the process for dental implants in Richmond and now you’re left with the long-term task of maintaining them. So what’s the secret? Surely there must be a way of maintaining your implants without too much hassle? Well, there is but it isn’t really a secret. In fact it’s nothing special at all. Simply brush, floss, rinse and visit the dentist regularly. That’s it!
Brushing
All dental implant clinics will give you an after care plan that you can follow and most will also recommend that you use a specialised toothbrush in the early days. They’re designed with smaller heads to get to those all important hard-to-reach places that can harbour bacteria. Unfortunately bacteria can be a major problem for implants especially during the early weeks and months immediately after the surgery and therefore it’s imperative that regular and thorough brushing occurs. In essence you should be brushing twice a day (morning and night) and if you also want to brush between meals then it certainly won’t cause a problem. Brush for a minimum of three minutes making sure that every area is covered but do so by applying light pressure.
Flossing
Flossing helps to remove those particles of food and debris that sit between the implants and the teeth that normal brushing can’t access. It also helps to remove any bacteria that you can’t visibly see. This should be carried out once a day, preferably in the morning.
Rinsing
A good quality antiseptic mouthwash does more than freshen breath, it also helps to keep those harmful bacteria at bay. Again rinsing should be carried out immediately after brushing and flossing. There seems to be much debate about which type of mouthwash to use, but your dentist should be able to advise you.
Attending regular check-ups
Having to visit your dentist every six months or so may seem like a real hassle, especially after you’ve undergone treatment for a dental implant in Richmond. However the truth is that by doing so, it’s going to make sure your implants are trouble free. The issue with many implant problems is that for the everyday lay person they’re not always easy to spot. What’s more they aren’t always painful either. However as a dentist your clinician is trained to spot any subtle changes in your implant that might otherwise be problematic. Once spotted, they can treat the issue early. This might be something as simple as taking a course of antibiotics or a thorough hygiene clean, but if the problem is left to escalate, then it could mean a failed implant.
As you can see, implant after care is important, but it’s also easy. In fact it’s just like having your natural teeth, and that really is the beauty of them. You don’t have to remove them at night, you don’t need to apply glues or fixatives and you don’t need specialised cleaning agents. What can be better than that?
If you’d like to find out more about how dental implants in Richmond can change your life then we invite you to book a free, no obligation consultation with Dr Harmit Kalsi and the team. Here you can get all your concerns and questions answered allowing you to make a fully informed decision about your dental health. To make an appointment visit our website at www.sheendentalimplants.co.uk or contact us directly on 020 8876 5277. Start the ball rolling right now towards restoring your great looking smile.