One of the features our patients love most about dental implants is that they're easy to take care of. Because your dental implant closely mimics your natural tooth, you'll be able to brush and floss it the way you would with any tooth, so you don't have to make any significant changes to your home care routine.
Here are some other helpful tips on caring for your tooth implant so you can make the most of your new smile.
Why Is Implant Home Care So Important?
It's important to understand that bacteria and decay are the enemies of a dental implant and could cause it to fail. However, with excellent home care and routine dental checkups, your tooth implant can potentially serve you for a lifetime.
Tips to Promote Dental Implant Longevity
Routine checkups every six months with your Wilmington dentist are integral to keeping your tooth implant healthy. Your dentist will take yearly x-rays that allow them to monitor your implant internally and provide a routine exam at each preventive visit to ensure your new tooth is functioning correctly.
Daily brushing and flossing keep bacteria from building up and causing decay around your implant crown. You can use an electric toothbrush to do the heavy lifting of brushing. You might also discuss with your dentist the benefits of adding an antibacterial mouth rinse to your home care routine, which can help minimize plaque buildup.
Avoid biting directly into hard foods to protect your implant crown from damage or fractures that can occur. Cut hard foods like apples, carrots, or crusty bread into smaller pieces that you can enjoy without risking damage to your teeth.
Do You Have Questions about Dental Implants in Wilmington?
We're happy to answer your questions about tooth implants! Contact us at (302) 994-2660 and speak with a friendly team member.
