Dental hygiene is an important part of maintaining your oral health care. This applies for natural teeth also for dental implants.

In the initial period after dental implant surgery, there is a recovery period which requires healing. Here are some recommendations for keeping your new teeth sparkly clean !

1-Brush twice a day 

Dental implants are not susceptible to tooth decay, however the same bacteria that causes gum inflammation and redness still lives in your mouth and can cause problems. Plaque which is a soft film residue from food debris can still lead to gum disease around dental implants and teeth so its important to continue with regular flossing, brushing and twice a year visits are highly recommended at West Bowmanville Family Dental.

2-Wear on your teeth

Dental implants are supported by a titanium post or in some instances a ceramic like zirconia. Wear and tear still can happen over time so there are still habits that should be avoided such as tearing to open hard packages, contact sports without the appropriate protective equipment etc.

3-Dental night guards

We recommend after dental implant replacement of teeth to wear an appliance at night to avoid excessive pressure from clenching and or grinding of the teeth. Often there are no symptoms such as jaw pain or soreness so its best to protect the investment made in the new teeth.

For more information about teeth replacement options in Bowmanville, contact our team today !