Dental implants Guildford have become one of the leading forms of tooth replacement, and over the last ten years, they have shot from strength to strength. The implants are excellent for anyone looking for a long-term solution to tooth loss that will not only look good but also feel natural.
With more and more people choosing dental implants Guildford over other forms of tooth replacement, it’s important that patients fully understand how best to care for them so that they get the most out of their investment. With that in mind, we have put together a care guide on dental implants.
What Are Dental Implants Guildford?
Dental implants are usually made from titanium since this is a metal that was found to naturally fuse with bones, so it is less likely to cause the implants any problems with rejection.
Dental implants work on an anchor system, with the first part of the implants being fixed into the jawbone and then the screws being put into place at a later date after the anchor site has fully healed.
It’s very common for those going through dental implant surgery to need a bone graft so that the jaw bone has enough density to hold the implants in place.
Immediate Aftercare
Though the healing period for dental implant surgery isn’t long at all, it’s always best to air on the side of caution and give your body as much time as possible to heal to the best of its abilities. Taking a short time off of work so that you’re able to relax will make a big difference in your healing journey. Avoiding anything that’s going to aggravate the implant site is also really important, so the gym, sauna, steam room and sun bed are all very much off the cards for at least a week.
Generally speaking, try your very best to chill out! A relaxed body is far more likely to heal than a stressed one.
Maintenance
Unfortunately, there has long been an old wives’ tale that because dental implants are false teeth, they require less care than natural teeth. We want to stress that this just isn’t at all the case. Dental implants need just as much care as natural teeth, and this means being on the ball about your oral hygiene.
Excellent Oral Hygiene
A solid oral hygiene routine should contain the following:
Twice daily brushing for at least two minutes, with a good, well-rounded technique that pays attention to the gum line and backs of the teeth.
Daily flossing without fail. If you want to keep your implants, you need to make sure you’re removing all the bacteria that build up between your teeth; otherwise, they will rot your teeth.
Checks ups. You need to keep seeing us regularly so that we can spot the bad before it has a chance to take hold.
Peri-implantitis
Peri-implantitis is what happens if you neglect your teeth. It’s really not worth it, and you will lose your implants and be left with missing teeth and a big financial hole.