DENTAL IMPLANT CARE

You need to care for your dental implants just like your natural teeth. Good oral hygiene plays an important role in the long term success of dental implants and just like your natural teeth, rely on healthy gum tissue for support. If you are not removing bacteria by brushing or flossing regularly, you could develop an infection called peri-implantitis which can negatively affect your implant. This condition can be very destructive and may cause bone loss and infection, which can result in implant loss.

While dental implants are not susceptible to decay, they can be at risk for gum and bone infections in the surrounding area.