How to Care for Dental Implants

If you’ve decided together with your dentist that dental implants are the best solution for your oral health, then you probably are both excited and a bit nervous. An implant can help you regain your confidence, boost your self-esteem, and make you want to show your pearly whites again. It can also help you regain the proper function of your mouth and prevent future oral health complications.

But, if you are here, you probably have a lot of questions, not only about the process in itself but about the aftercare too. Is there a specific way you need to take care of your dental implants? What exactly do you do with them? You will find all the answers in this article.

1. You Must Change Your Toothbrush
   Taking care of your dental implants is not that different from your regular oral routine. But, make sure that after the treatment is over and you have a new implant to change your old toothbrush. Some toothbrushes can be too abrasive and can scratch the surface of your dental implants.
   
   Nylon toothbrushes are most recommended by Dr. Kimberly King because their soft bristles don’t scratch your teeth. You can also use Proxabrush to reach the more difficult areas around dental implants and clean them.
2. Don’t Forget to Floss!
   We all know how important it’s to floss every day. Well, this becomes even more important when you have dental implants because if you do not floss every day, bacteria and food debris can build up around the implant site and cause serious oral problems.
   
   Fortunately, there are a variety of flosses made especially for those who have dental implants. Their advantage is that they are not abrasive and do not scratch the surface of the teeth.
3. Avoid Hard or Sticky Foods
   Foods that are very hard or sticky are a danger to both your natural teeth and your dental implants. That’s why Dr. Kimberly King recommends that you avoid these foods as much as possible.
   
   A list of foods to avoid is as follows:
   
   • Caramel
   • Apples
   • Carrots
   • Hard sweets
   • Dried fruits
4. Avoid Alcohol and Smoking
   Not only are these vices unhealthy for your overall health, but they are also unhealthy for your new dental implants. Alcohol and smoking drastically slow down the healing process after completing the dental implants procedure.
   
   That’s why Dr. Kimberly King advises patients to give up these habits as soon as possible.

A New Smile With Kitty Hawk Dental Care in Livermore

Dental implants offer a multitude of advantages if they are carefully cared for. If you follow the tips presented here, we are sure that you will enjoy a healthy and bright smile for a long time.

If you want to be part of the Kitty Hawk Dental Care family and have the best services in Livermore, both dental implants and a variety of other services and procedures, do not hesitate to contact us.