SAN RAFAEL, CA, September 25, 2009
/24-7PressRelease/ -- The experts at Caring Dentistry of San Rafael have put together an advice column explaining how to care for new dental implants.
"After getting your new dental implants put in by a qualified professional," notes Dr. Tim Miller, DDS, "you are now responsible for caring and maintaining your new smile. The general maintenance of dental implants is fairly simple: just treat them like your original teeth. However, there are a few special care tips you should keep in mind when first caring for your new pearly whites."
Mouth Rinse
The first few days after your implants are put in, brushing may not be a possibility. Instead, your dentist will give you a special mouth rinse to use. If after a few days you begin brushing and still find your mouth is too sensitive, then go back to the rinse. However, if this continues for too many days, you might want to call your dentist.
Floss
Flossing is a very important part of your oral hygiene routine. You need to take special care to floss your implants, and all other areas of your new teeth. While dental implants are made to last a lifetime, taking special care of them will keep them in good condition and keep your smile healthy and clean.
Grinding
You should always be aware if you have a habit of grinding your teeth, as it is not good for regular teeth or dental implants. Grinding your teeth through out the day, or even while sleeping can damage your implants to the point of needing to be replaced.
Sticky Foods
Sticky foods and candies should be avoided as much as possible to maintain your implants. While you will have no problem enjoying most foods with your new implants, hard objects and sticky foods can create problems. Check in with your dentist for a full list of foods they advise against you eating.
Brush Regularly
You will need to brush your implants as regularly as you would your natural teeth. Your dentist may also recommend you purchase special type of tooth brush that is bent on the end, to sufficiently clean all parts of your new implants.
Routine Check-Ups
After having your implants put in, you may want to schedule an appointment for a month or two afterwards to make sure that the implants are sitting well in your jaw. After this first visit, routine x-rays, cleanings, and check-ups should be made at least twice a year.
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