Dental Implants

Although dental implants are not teeth, they look and function like natural teeth. With proper home and professional care, they can last for many years—even a lifetime.

Daily care and monitoring:

1. Maintain proper home care habits:
• Brush twice daily.
• Floss daily.
• Use cleaning adjuncts, such as a Waterpik^TM or other similar devices.
• Use antibacterial mouthwash.
• Avoid hard or sticky foods.
• If you were provided with a nightguard, wear it as directed.
2. Schedule Dental Visits as Directed
• See your dentist twice a year (or as recommended) for cleanings and check-ups.
• Dental implants should have annual x-rays and periodontal probing, just like natural teeth.
• Return to our office for follow-up as recommended by your dentist.
3. Contact us immediately if you experience any of the following:
• Pain, swelling, or gum bleeding.
• Changes to your bite or discomfort when biting or chewing.
• Looseness or mobility of the implant or restoration.