You have beautiful visions of your smile and how much easier your life will be once you have dental implants. Wonderfully enough, your visions are likely quite accurate. Implants give you back the beauty you once enjoyed, as well as the full function that you get with natural teeth. While all of this is fantastic, it’s important to remember to take care of your smile in its entirety, including your gum health. Why is this so important if your teeth are artificial? You’re about to find out!

How To Care For Gums

Remember that maintaining your gum health to protect your overall oral health and your dental implants is very easy. First, don’t overlook your general visits for cleanings and checkups. Next, stay on top of your maintenance at home with excellent dental hygiene practices. This will include twice daily hygiene. First, in the morning, you’ll brush. You’ll also brush in the evening. During your morning or evening brushing session, floss your smile as well. That’s it!

Why Care For Gums

Your gums provide the framework, a protective one at that, for your dental implants. When they are healthy, your ligaments, jawbone, and other tissues are protected. As a result, your implants remain in a protected supportive structure. However, when your gums become inflamed and infection begins, you may develop a disorder known as peri-implantitis. Think of it as gingivitis surrounding your implants. The problem? It can be the downfall of your implants. Keep your gums healthy and you won’t have to worry about this at all!

Learn About Implant Maintenance With Us

We are here to answer your every implant question! Come in for a visit in Conroe, TX by scheduling a visit with the Dental Centre of Conroe by calling (936) 441-4600. We serve patients from Conroe, Houston, The Woodlands, Willis, Montgomery, Magnolia, Huntsville, and the neighboring communities.