Maintaining your Dental Implants
Hygiene •
With the right daily hygiene, there is no reason why a dental implant won’t last indefinitely. Once it has been fitted, finished and has integrated with the bone inside the jaw, it should be treated just as a normal tooth would be. This means brushing twice daily and after meals, flossing and the use of mouth wash. Many dental professionals now recommend the use of an electrical toothbrush which can simply reach into more surfaces than brushing manually, as well as brushing faster and ridding the mouth of more harmful bacteria.
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They also recommend limiting sweet and sugary foods and drinks, or at the very least ingesting all sugary treats in one session then brushing the teeth afterwards.
Impact
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Implants are only successful as long as they remain fused to the bone in the jaw. If this fusion fails, the implant may fail.
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Therefore, it is essential that the patient is careful with the foods they eat, the sports they do and to reduce any excess chewing or teeth grinding.
Infection •
Under normal circumstances, an infection can be extremely painful but with implants, they can be exceptionally so and can result in the failure of the implant altogether.
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Therefore, it is necessary for the patient to attend a dental implant clinic on a regular basis to ensure that any and all bacteria and plaque are removed safely and thoroughly.
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Dental hygiene appointments should take place ideally every 3 – 6 months, although a dental professional may recommend more regular ppointments once an implant has been fitted.
Health • General body health can have a great affect on dental health. Some conditions such as heart problems, diabetes or thyroid conditions can have an adverse effect on dental health if those conditions aren’t managed properly. • If you have any concerns over your oral health then it is always best to speak to your dentist, or dental nurse. They are best placed to provide you with any advice, guidance or treatment you may need.
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