Do you know why it’s so important to floss your smile every day when you have dental implants and restorations? You may have convinced yourself that when you’ve got what amounts to a replacement tooth made completely of artificial tissue, you probably don’t need to brush and floss that area. However, this could not be further from the truth! What you really need is to keep up with flossing once a day, with brushing twice a day, and with checkups and cleanings, too! Not sure why floss is included in this list but you would love our Conroe, TX team’s explanation? No problem!
#1: To Prevent Peri-Implantitis
Gum tissue inflammation around your dental implant is called peri-implantitis. Like gingivitis or periodontitis, it is very dangerous because rather than leading to the destruction of your tooth, it will lead to the failure of your implant when left unchecked. Floss to prevent inflammation, so you can avoid complications!
#2: To Maintain A Food-Free Smile
You might not realize that you have food particles stuck between your teeth! Or, you may be able to see a chunk of food between teeth. In either case, remember that anything that’s lodged between your teeth can be both unsightly and can become a potential threat for your dental implant. Why is this the case? Well, remaining food particles will be something bacteria feed on. The food will decompose. What you have between your teeth, then, is a bacteria feeding ground! It isn’t going to look good, it will promote oral health problems (which aren’t safe for your implant), and it can cause bad breath. Floss daily to completely avoid having to worry about these issues.
#3: To Keep Your Entire Smile Healthy
It’s easy to forget that while your dental implant and your restoration are not made out of natural tissues, everything remaining in your smile is composed of natural tissues! This means remaining teeth, remaining gums, and everything else still require serious protection and cleansing every single day. When you have an implant in place, it is completely essential that you floss around it daily and that you brush your smile twice daily to keep nearby tissues healthy and, in turn, to keep your implant safe.
Keep Implants Safe With Our Hygiene Instructions
Don’t miss out on the dental care instructions we provide for you! When you follow our guidelines, you keep your implants safe. 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.