How to Take Care of Your Dental Implants?

Discover how to clean and maintain healthy dental implants for the long term.

Suffering from tooth loss can be one of the toughest life issues you may have to face. Luckily, your Nashua dentists offers dental implants, a long-term solution for replacing missing teeth. Though you will never get your natural tooth back, dental implants are a close second, mimicking the look and function of a real tooth. If you already have your dental implants then you’ll want to know how to properly care for them so you can keep your healthy smile for life.

Be conscious of bad habits: While dental implants are durable they aren’t completely impenetrable to damage. Extreme biting forces, teeth clenching, and traumatic injuries can cause problems for your implant. Talk to your Nashua dentist about the best way to combat these issues so that you don’t knocked out or loosen your artificial tooth. Options such as wearing a custom-made mouthguard while you sleep can help reduce potential damage to your crown, particularly if you are a teeth grinder or jaw clencher.

Maintain a good oral regime: Even though your implant isn’t a real tooth it still requires the same treatment that you would give the rest of your smile. In order to prevent plaque and tartar buildup you will want to brush at least twice a day and floss daily to prevent issues such as decay and gum disease from forming between your implant and neighboring teeth. Don’t skimp on your oral care if you want to keep your implant healthy.

Stay healthy: By incorporating healthy habits into your daily life you can reduce the chances of gum disease, tooth loss and implant failure. This includes quitting smoking and properly managing chronic health conditions such as diabetes and cardiovascular disease. Talk to your Nashua dentists about some effective ways to boost your overall health to keep your implant healthy.

Have concerns about how to care for your dental implants? Is it time to schedule your six-month cleaning? Whatever your needs may be, your Nashua dentists Drs. Salvatore Guerriero and Salvatore Colletta are always here to care for your smile. Call Nashua Smile Makers today!