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How To Clean Dental Implants

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To protect against infection, as well as implant failure, patients need to know how to effectively clean their dental implants. Through a combination of regular appointments with a dental hygienist and a rigorous oral health regime, you are able to keep your dental implant in a healthy condition.

How to clean dental implants at home

Wondering about how to clean all on four dental implants? Or perhaps you have a single tooth implant and are unsure as to how to clean it? Follow this oral health regime:

  1. Brush twice a day with a soft-bristled toothbrush and a high quality fluoride toothpaste.
  2. Remember to thoroughly clean the dental implant area to remove debris around the tooth. Pay close attention to the gum line, brushing along the edge of the implant to remove bacteria and build-up.
  3. Floss between the tooth (consider a water flosser).
  4. Finish your routine by rinsing with an antiseptic mouthwash.

During meals, drink plenty of water and swill food debris from your teeth to stop the particles from becoming lodged.

Dental hygienist appointments

We recommend visiting your dental hygienist at least twice a year for a deep clean. During this appointment, the plaque and bacteria on the teeth and gum line is effectively removed. Don’t forget to attend your regular check-ups with your dentist too – they will be able to identify any potential issues with your dental implant and give you further cleaning advice.

I think I have an infection – what are the symptoms?

Peri-implantitis is a common type of infection for dental implant patients. If you spot any of the following symptoms, please contact your dentist as soon as possible – the earlier an infection is identified, the more likely it is that your implant can be saved.

Conclusion: Dental implants are a life-changing treatment. Therefore, you want the procedure to last as long as possible. Keep your implants clean, attend regular check-ups with your dentist and closely follow the aftercare instructions set out by your dentist to enjoy up to 20 years. Considering dental implant treatment? Yorkshire Dental Suite are experts in the implantology field – join the thousands of patients who have trusted us with their smiles and book a consultation today.