When you make dental implants part of your smile, you may think that your general dental care doesn’t really matter anymore. This is something that comes up frequently with patients who have all of their natural teeth replaced. Now, whether you have one implant, a mouthful, or somewhere in between, you must remember that your daily care still needs to look just about the same (and the same is true for your long-term care). Get down to the basics with us, so you remember what your oral health requires!
Implants And Restorations Need Cleaning, Too
When you replace a tooth, you have an implant and a restoration. Or, you have multiple implants and multiple crowns or a large restoration to replace multiple teeth. What you may not realize is that your general dental care in the form of brushing, flossing, and cleanings and checkups is still absolutely important. You must keep artificial tissue clean to keep living tissue around it safe and healthy.
Gum Health Protection Is Essential For Implant Success
So, why do you need to keep your gums and other tissues that surround artificial tissue healthy with general dental care, you ask? Well, because they provide the support. If your gum health, for instance, takes a nosedive, so do your dental implants.
Other Problems Unrelated To Teeth Are Still A Risk
But wait! There’s more. In addition to protecting periodontal health in order to keep the framework that supports your dental implants strong, there are other things that may affect your oral health that do not require the presence of natural teeth to develop, such as:
- You may still develop bruxism or TMJ disorder
- You are still susceptible to oral cancer
- You may still end up with dry mouth
Learn All About How To Best Protect Implants With Us
Ask us about how to best protect your smile and dental implants as a whole, so you can enjoy optimal oral health. Schedule the time you need in Santa Rosa, CA by calling Santa Rosa Oral Surgery at 707-545-4625 to schedule your visit today.
