2 Important Steps To Maintain Your Dental Implants
Dental Implants are worth investment and if care for properly they can last a lifetime. Also, if you are a patient who is suffering from missing teeth then it would be beneficial if you got dental implants. Dental implants are made out of titanium and essentially are used to replace the root of a tooth. Then an abutment is placed on top of the dental implant and a crown is fitted on top of the visible portion of the tooth. To ensure your dental implants are long-lasting follow the important steps discussed below:
1. Continue Brushing and Flossing at Home
Although, dental implants and dental crowns cannot develop cavities it’s still important to be sure that you are continuing brushing and flossing at home. However, bacteria can build up on the dental implant structures which can lead to an infection if it is not cared for properly. In order to prevent bacteria from building up it’s important that you’re brushing and flossing like you normally would with your natural teeth. Doing so will maintain your dental implants and prevent the development of oral diseases.
2. Visit Your Dentist Frequently
While home care such as brushing and flossing properly and frequently are both equally important there is another important step to take when it comes to maintaining your dental implants. This step to take includes making sure that you are still engaging in regular dental visits for at least twice a year to ensure that you are getting a comprehensive and thorough cleaning and examination. A dental professional has the advanced technology and the tools to remove bacteria and provide you with a deep clean.
3. To Learn More About Maintaining Dental Implants
If you would like to learn more about maintaining dental implants, then it would be very beneficial if you reached out to our office to schedule a dental implant consultation. This will allow our doctor to provide you with an in-depth examination as well as answer any or your questions related to dental implants.