Caring for your dental implant

In this short video, enjoy the expert advice from the Australian Dental Association about taking care of dental implants.

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  • Playing time: 1 minute, 14 seconds
  • This video was produced by the Australian Dental Association.
How to care for your dental implants

Transcript

Protect your dental implants with these pro tips from the Australian Dental Association.

  • Dental implants can replace one or more missing teeth inside the mouth.
  • An implant will look and feel very similar to your natural tooth, and it should be cared for in a similar way.
  • Although an implant cannot develop tooth decay, it can be affected by gum disease in the same way as natural teeth.
  • Smoking increases your risk of developing gum disease around both teeth and implants.
  • It’s important to care for your gums, as they and the underlying bone hold your implant in place.
  • When brushing, make sure your toothbrush gently cleans your gums around the implant to prevent gum disease from developing.
  • Your dentist or specialist who placed your implant should advise you of the best tools to clean around and between your implant or implants and teeth.
  • This may be floss, an interdental brush, a water flosser, or a combination of tools.
  • See your dentist regularly to ensure your dental implant, gums, and any teeth remain healthy.

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