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Dental implants are a teeth replacing system that utilizes titanium material that will naturally fuse into the bone tissue of your jawbone. This process is called osseointegration and it is what gives dental implants its unique and superior function. Investing in dental implants is a wise choice for patients with missing teeth because it goes into the root of the problem and provides oral stability, unlike dentures. In order to preserve your investment, dental implants requires some maintenance to ensure its success and longevity.
Cleaning Dental Implants
Bacteria is a serious threat to dental implants because it can cause a bacterial infection called peri-impalntitis. This infection will inflame the gums and cause jaw depletion. If plaque builds up around the dental implants, it will seep into the gums and cause a bacterial infection. Once an infection has time to develop, it will attack your jawbone and it will begin to deplete, causing your dental implant to loosen its anchorage. This may result in your dental implants falling out of its socket, which will pose additional oral issues for you.
To help prevent an excess of plaque buildup, an antibacterial toothpaste and mouthwash can be used to optimize your mouths ability to kill bacteria hours after you have finished brushing. Bushing and flossing is important to regularly maintain to also keep bacteria at bay. Smoking is not advised because it will not only ruin the natural looking aesthetics of your dental implants, but it will also put you at a higher risk for developing bacterial infections. In addition to maintaining personal cleaning at home, you should go into your dentist for routine cleanings to get a more thorough cleaning. This will help prevent bacterial infections from developing around your implants. Bacterial infections can
Contact Dr. Keith Cooper at Contemporary Dental Arts in San Jose, CA
Dental implants have become a very important staple in the lives of our missing teeth patients because it provides them with many oral benefits that other teeth replacement options cannot meet. In order to keep your dental implants healthy and strong, cleaning and maintenance needs to be regularly practiced. The body is connected to the nerves of the mouth and if you have poor oral health, it will affect the health of your body. If you have any questions regarding dental implants or would like to discuss your candidacy for dental implants, please contact our office in San Jose, CA. We hope to hear from you soon!