Cleaning tips for our patients with dental Implants in Windsor
The most important part of any dental treatment, especially with implants, is making sure that there is a proper cleaning regime in place. One of the most common causes for an implant to fail is if Peri Implant Mucositis sets in, this is an inflammation of the gums caused by bacteria getting into healing gums.
To avoid this you should keep up a good oral health routine to help keep your implants in their new home. For those who might be struggling to find a cleaning technique that works, our team has provided a few tips for patients of dental implants in Windsor, to make things a little easier.
Avoid using an electric toothbrush
After you have been to see us for dental implants in Windsor it is strongly recommended that you use a manual brush to clean your teeth for a few days. Your gums are going to be very sensitive and tender as they heal, and the sonic vibrating heads of an electric brush could irritate your gums, or cause the implant to become damaged or dislodged.
Instead, using a normal soft bristled brush, gently clean around the new tooth at least twice a day as part of your usual oral hygiene routine.
Try interdental brushes
Sticking with brushing for a moment, to give your gums more help in healing, you might want to consider using interdental brushes. The soft and easily pliable heads of these brushes makes them perfect for gently cleaning in between teeth and around those hard to reach spots in your teeth.
If you’re still struggling with brushing then at Old Windsor dental practice our team of experienced dentists can provide a range of tips and advice on the right way to brush, and take care of a dental implant, to help give you that strong and natural smile you deserve.
Limit your use of mouthwash
For those who regularly rinse their mouth with a sterilising wash, it is highly recommended that you avoid doing so for a while. This is because the chemical compositions of some mouthwash brands can potentially irritate your gums as they heal, and over time this could slow down, or even cause some problems, with the healing process. If you still need to rinse there are implant friendly alternatives that your dentist could recommend.
Be gentle with dental floss
Flossing is an important part of any oral cleaning routine, but when you’re healing after the minor surgery that’s involved with implants you could do more harm than good if you’re not careful. Try to be gentle with dental floss, don’t pull too deep or hard around the implant as the floss could catch or damage it.
If you’re still struggling, try using floss threading devices as their unique shape allows you to gently clean around your teeth in difficult to reach spots without having to disturb them too much.
These are a small selection of tips from our team on how you can keep your implants clean as your gums heal. For further advice on the correct cleaning regime, or to schedule a check-up of your new tooth’s progress, then just get in touch with our team at the practice for a chat.
