Nature got it right when she crafted the human smile. Every component of your mouth works in tandem to function comfortably and efficiently, and together, they form an engineering marvel that would rival any man-made structure. If one element is removed, such as an extracted or lost tooth, then its replacement should meet the standards that a healthy, fully-functioning smile requires. As the only dental restoration that replaces the roots of lost teeth, dental implants are the most lifelike teeth replacements available. Today, we explain an important benefit of dental implants—the convenience of caring for them in the same manner as caring for natural teeth.
Personal Care for Your Dental Implants
Tooth loss is often the result of severe, untreated dental disease, and simply replacing a lost tooth won’t guarantee your future good oral health. The tenets of good oral health remain the same after replacing lost teeth; control disease-causing oral bacteria and plaque with good dental hygiene and regular professional maintenance. The beauty of dental implants is that they mimic the complete form and function of natural teeth, making routine care simpler than with traditional prosthetics. Therefore, brushing and flossing your teeth at least twice a day, and maintaining a healthy diet, will suffice to keep your implant-supported replacement teeth clean every day.
Professional Care for Your Dental Implants
Daily hygiene does wonders for keeping dental implant prostheses clean, just like natural teeth, but effectively preventing dental diseases requires regular dental checkups and cleanings at least once every six months. Some patients may require more frequent visits after receiving dental implants, and if necessary, will receive additional instructions for home and professional care.
