Dental implants: Taking good care of them

Posted by affinity dentistry on April 27th, 2019

Dental implants nowadays are becoming all rage to replace the missing teeth. They have replaced false teeth and can be quite helpful in stabilizing a denture for proper functioning as well as comfort. However, in order to maintain the longevity of these implants, you need to take proper care of them for preventing the growth of plaque and destructive bacteria. The buildup of plaque and bacteria on your dental implants could also result in infections like peri-implantitis that will ultimately lead to implant loss. With the best dental implants in Canberra, you also need to know how to take really good care of them so that they last you a very long time.

Taking care of your dental implants on a daily basis is quite similar to taking care of natural teeth. dental implants that you got needs to be kept clean and free of any plaque at least twice a day by properly brushing your teeth and flossing. This Cleaning especially becomes so much more important after you had your meals. This is can be achieved by brushing your teeth gently and paying special attention to every side of the implant.

Some of the hygienes tips and aids for dental implants may include:

• A soft, manual toothbrush  with fine bristles or even an electric brush

• Non-abrasive, yet a tartar-control toothpaste that can prevent the formation of plaque

• A good Dental floss for cleaning the area around the abutments

Other things advised by your dentists for maintaining the dental implant include:

• Antimicrobial mouthwashes

• Inter-dental brushes and similar equipments  for the removal of plaque between the teeth on all side of the implant(s)

• Specific tablets for staining the locations of plaque accumulation

You need to be committed to not only your daily dental regimen for dental hygiene at home but pay regular visits to your dentist. It is highly advised that you see your dentist in a period of every 3-6 months for a professional examination and cleaning. The dental implants must be examined by an x-ray annually as well. At Affinity dentistry, we provide you with an annual implant check-up and x-ray to ensure that your dental implant placement and the life of your dental implants are long as part of our dental care program

In case you too are looking for the best dental implants and tips on their aftercare then of Affinity dentistry is the best dental clinic in Canberra. Affinity dentistry is led by Dr. Amit Arora who is an expert in providing dental implants and other dental services with utmost perfection. Book an appointment with Dr. Amit Arora today.