Half a million people are estimated in taking dental implant treatment every year. These implants are a safe choice for people who have lost one or more teeth as they bond with the natural bones and support the replaced teeth. They also have the additional advantage of allowing replacement teeth to look like a natural one.
Getting the right treatment and doing proper cleaning for dental implants are keys to prolonging their appearance and usefulness. The following are some of the tips that if followed properly, will help you keep your dental implant clean and hygienic.
Soft bristles are less likely to hurt the gums or cause bleeding and are as effective as medium or hard bristles in extracting tartar and plaque. Also, electric toothbrushes are used to extract bacteria from the teeth more efficiently than manual toothbrushes because they produce a greater number of strokes than the human hand.
Often known as an oral or dental water irrigator, a water flosser disrupts and kills bacteria up to 6 mm deep. Many dentists prefer water flossers over dental floss since certain varieties of floss will discard particles that lead to peri-implantitis. That’s why make sure to use the water flosser so that it flushes out all the germs and bacteria from your mouth and keep it hygienic.
Brushing in the morning once you wake up prevents the morning smell and kills the bacteria that build up in your mouth overnight. Similarly, brushing in the evening before bedtime kills the bacteria that have accumulated during the day and decreases the risk of plaque build-up and decay overnight. Also, many dentists recommend brushing during a meal, or at some point of the day when food particles and bacteria need to be cleaned, especially, when you have dental implants so that they do not get affected anymore.
Avoiding smoke and drinking is a good thing for your physical well-being. However, you must prevent these things while you have dental implants. Always remember that dental implants take about 6 months to recover, so smoking during this time can be dangerous. Drinking alcohol has also been found to slow down the healing process of dental implants, so avoid this as much as you can. To know more about your dental health and for a comprehensive oral health consultation, please visit www.celebritysmiles.in or call us to schedule an appointment.
Not all in dentistry is easy, the teeth in the back of the mouth have a variety of pits and fissures, that help when chewing and grinding food. Unfortunately, it can be difficult to remove all of the food and plaque from these. Dental sealants can help protect these teeth, keeping them from pain and tooth decay.
Sealants are a thin plastic layer that is placed onto the teeth. They act as a barrier between the teeth and food and bacteria. Brushing and flossing can remove a lot of the food and plaque from the teeth, especially on teeth with flat surfaces. With all of the different recesses the molars and premolars have in the back of the mouth, however, it is difficult to completely clean them with good dental hygiene alone. The sealants help to protect the teeth from things that can cause decay.
Pit and fissure decay can begin early in life. Children and teenagers are great candidates for getting sealants as a part of preventative dentistry. Most children get sealants placed on their teeth between the ages of six and 14. In some children, their baby teeth grow in with recesses. In these cases, it may be a good idea to have sealants put on a younger child. Additionally, many cosmetic dentists recommend that adults get sealants as well in order to protect their teeth from problems.
With proper care and normal chewing, sealants will last several years before requiring a reapplication. Preventative dentistry can help save you from the pain that comes from tooth decay and cavities. Call the dentist today to schedule an appointment for you or your child to protect your teeth with dental sealants.
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