Taking Care of Your Dental Implants

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Taking Care of Your Dental Implants
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Dental implants are made from biocompatible
materials such as titanium used to replace dental
roots in the event of tooth loss. These are very
helpful in preventing bone loss and maintaining
your facial structure. Care for your dental
implants is very important and it starts
post-surgery.
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Here are some tips for taking care of dental
implantsPost-surgeryAvoid eating
post-surgery. Cold drinks are only permissible
until the effect of the local anesthesia
subsides.
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Use cold compress to reduce swelling and pain
medications to alleviate the discomfort felt.
Take prescribed medication such as antibiotics,
religiously.Avoid strenuous activities 48 hours
after the surgery to prevent reopening of the
surgical wound.
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Small bleeding is normal, however excessive and
persistent bleeding should ne reported
immediately to your dentist or oral
surgeon.Avoid chewing on the side where the
surgery was performed. Keep the area always
clean. You can use warm salt rinses to speed up
the healing process.
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if you use prosthesis over the implant, wear it
as little as possible for the first few weeks
after the surgery.Daily careIt is important to
care for your implants for them to last longer.
Cleaning depends on the prosthesis that is used
over the implant.
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Fixed prosthesis For cemented prosthesis, it
should be cleaned thoroughly as you would with
your natural teeth. Brush behind the teeth to
clean the abutments and if possible also floss
around the abutments.
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Removable prosthesis After removing and cleaning
the prosthesis, brush the gums and the abutments
(implants). Do not forget to floss around the
abutments. You should visit your dentist
regularly to check on the status of your
implants,
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prosthesis fitting and the total condition of
your oral health. Professional clean-ups are also
necessary during these dental visits.
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