Guideline to caring for dental implants
Before going ahead with choosing dental implants Herefordshire as your tooth replacement option, it is imperative that you fully understand how to care for your tooth implants and the important role your oral hygiene practice plays in lengthening the longevity of your treatment outcomes.
At Warrendale Dental we prioritise patient education and our patient dentist will be quite happy to answer all questions regarding poor oral health issues, treatment plan and patient’s own role in achieving optimal dental health.
Some patients will find that their dental implants Herefordshire will come at a relatively high cost as compared to more traditional forms of restorative dentistry. Other patients may fall in love with their newly acquired smile and will want to ensure this aesthetic value is retained lifelong. Both statements make for good reasons to practice good care when it comes to looking after dental implants Herefordshire. That said, how do you look after tooth implants to protect aesthetic value or financial investment?
Top tips to protect dental implants
In addition to the many rewards provided by tooth implants, another reason why this treatment plan makes for such a great choice is that maintenance of implants are easy to implement. Not only do they look and feel like natural teeth, they are cared for in a similar manner too. Maintenance guidelines include:
- Choose a suitable toothbrush
In the same way that not every toothbrush will suit every patient (for example, some may need softer toothbrush bristles while others may prefer medium or hard toothbrush bristles), tooth implant patients may need to use a toothbrush with pliant and gentle bristles. It is best to ask our dentist to recommend suitable toothbrushes to clean implants that will protect the surface of the implants.
- Opt for sensitive dental cleaning products
The dental consumer market has an overwhelming number of cleaning products that address every dental need, from specially formulated fluoride products to teeth whitening products. In this diverse array of cleaning products, there are some that are found to have an abrasive effect on teeth – more commonly found in teeth whitening ingredients. It is best that tooth implant patients avoid these types of products.
- Flossing is a non-negotiable
Despite the hugely important role in at-home oral hygiene practice, some patients neglect flossing their teeth. Flossing is critical for removing bits of tiny food particles that get stuck in between teeth and, if not removed, pose a great danger to gum health. Patients should take note that for tooth implant longevity to be protected, they need both gums and jawbone to remain in optimal condition. Patients can help themselves with flossing by always making sure they always have floss within easy reach, whether it is at home, in the car or in the bag when going out.
- Restrict foods that are generally a danger to natural teeth
Patients welcome the fact that with tooth implants, they can enjoy a wider variety of foods which is not possible with no teeth or dentures, but it is best to avoid certain foods such as hard sweets, dried fruit and hard crunchy fruit and veggies to avoid damaging implants.
For a complete list of the benefits to dental implants and how to care for them, please arrange a consultation with one of our friendly dentists at Warrendale Dental.