Congratulations! You chose dental implants to restore your smile, and now you're enjoying the benefits of chewing, eating, and smiling with ease and confidence again.
Next, you'll want to focus on proper care for your tooth implants to ensure that you make the most of your smile investment. The good news is that since dental implants closely mimic your natural teeth, they are relatively easy to care for. Here are some helpful tips that are easy to do at home.
#1 Commit to a Consistent Home Care Routine
Consistent daily brushing and flossing of your teeth and around your implant tooth is one of the best ways to protect it from infection, which could cause it to fail.
If you haven't done so already, you may want to upgrade to an electric toothbrush to do the heavy lifting for you. You might consider talking with our dentists about adding an antibacterial mouth rinse to your home care routine to help reduce plaque buildup.
#2 Visit Your Hampton Park Dentist Regularly
Routine check-ups with your dentist every six months will also help to protect your tooth implant since they can spot any issues of concern as early as possible before they become more significant problems.
#3 Avoid Hard, Crunchy, or Sticky Foods
Just as you would with your natural teeth, it's important to avoid biting directly into hard foods that could damage or fracture your implant crown. Instead, you can cut hard or crunchy foods into smaller pieces that won't be as damaging to your smile.
Contact Your Team at Hampton Park Dental
If you have questions or concerns about tooth implants in Hampton Park, or if you'd like more information about how they can help you reclaim your smile and chewing function, we invite your call to book an evaluation with one of our dentists.