Complete guide to dental implant care
7 tips for a lifetime implant
Currently, more than 20 million people have dental implants.
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Dental implants are the No. 1 solution recommended by dentists to replace missing teeth. It is the only tooth restoration option that can replace your entire tooth, from root to crown. Dental implants can last as long as natural teeth as long as they are properly cared for.
Oral health is also related to the health of the whole body. For example, if an infection is present in the oral cavity, the bloodstream can carry the bacteria to other areas of the body, leading to other health problems such as heart disease and stroke. Maintaining healthy teeth and gums is an important part of overall health.
Patients love dental implants because they are made to look, feel and function like natural teeth. They are also low maintenance, require care similar to natural teeth and are not subject to cavities.
However, you should pay special attention to your implants so that they last a lifetime. Just because dental implants are “easy” to care for, it doesn’t mean you can skip your oral hygiene routine or perform poor hygiene.
If you want to keep your dental implants as long as possible, then you should follow the 7 tips on how to care for a dental implant:
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Brush your teeth twice a day
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Use a toothbrush with soft bristles, as medium or hard bristles can damage your gums. Don't forget to sanitize your tongue as well. This contains bacteria, so use a scraper to clean your tongue
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Choose a toothpaste that suits your needs. When you brush, position the brush at a 45-degree angle to the gums. This helps remove plaque and bacteria from the gum line. Make sure you clean all surfaces of your teeth, including the back and sides
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Floss regularly (carefully, so as not to traumatize the gums). You can't reach the interdental spaces with just the brush. To clean hard-to-reach areas, you need dental floss
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Includes in the set for dental hygiene and an oral irrigator
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Avoid unhealthy habits (smoking, breaking objects with teeth, etc.)
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Visit the dental office 2 times a year and definitely perform professional dental hygiene
Keep in touch with the doctor!
One of the most common mistakes dental implant patients make is not returning to the dentist for regular checkups.
An effective dental implant care routine at home, combined with regular visits to your doctor – will ensure a longer life for your implants. Preventative dentistry gives you the best chance for a beautiful smile and long-lasting oral health.
Practicing good oral hygiene offers a wide range of benefits, including:
- Healthier teeth and gums
- A beautiful smile
- Fresh breath
- A reduced risk of heart disease, stroke, diabetes and other health problems.
Why should you care for your dental implant?
The materials used in dental implants—most commonly titanium and ceramic dental crowns—are not subject to decay like your natural teeth, but that doesn’t mean they can’t be damaged.
Improper care can have a negative impact on the dental implant and crown. For example, the gums are always at risk of being affected.
Gum disease is an inflammatory infection caused by the buildup of plaque on the teeth, which allows harmful bacteria to grow below the gum line. Over time, it can damage tissue and bone, posing a significant threat to your implants.
Dental implant crowns are extremely durable, but even so, they can chip, crack, and break. Your dental implant will last longer if you avoid bad habits.
So here are 3 harmful enemies of dental implants:
Poor oral hygiene
Dental implants can rebuild your smile from scratch! But you have to take care of them properly. Despite the fact that dental implants have a success rate of over 95%, if you are not careful and adopt poor hygiene, then you reduce the chances of enjoying them for a lifetime.
Biting hard foods
The hardest foods are those with shells, including pistachios, hazelnuts, or walnuts. Teeth will never be able to replace the role of a specially designed device for breaking these products. Biting into hard foods can damage your teeth to the point that you need to see a dentist right away for restoration.
Habit of opening bottles with teeth
Any dentist will tell you never to use your teeth as tools. You injure your teeth, causing cracks or even breaking them. You should avoid using your teeth as scissors, openers of packages, containers, bottles, etc. The pressure on your teeth when you bite into these items weakens the strength of the dental implant and can damage your jaw. Be organized so you have the tools you need to keep your teeth safe.
If you are looking for a reliable and long-term solution to replace missing teeth, dental implants are the optimal and safe option. By eliminating the above negative habits from your daily routine, you can ensure that your tooth replacement investment will last, even for a lifetime. And this factor depends only on one person – the patient. The attitude towards the teeth, regular and proper hygiene, checking the condition of the teeth at the office every 6 months, proper nutrition, and adopting healthy habits – all these elements combined ensure a beautiful, healthy, and long-term smile.
So, good oral hygiene can save you time, worry and give you health!
Do you have questions about dental implant care?
Schedule a free consultation with our expert doctors, who have participated and been involved in many national and international congresses, and get: recommendations, the best treatment plan, and support from the assistant your personal. We are waiting for you at the address Gheorghe Asachi 4 or call the number +373 67 106 070!
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