Your smile can say a lot about you before you even speak a word, so why not give it the stunning look that it deserves? Dental implants are a remarkable means of restoring your smile back to its full, natural look. From accidents that knocked a good tooth loose and left a gap in your teeth to unfortunate dental removals due to tooth decay or disease, dental implants can make it almost as if those problems never occurred in the first place.
So, don’t let your dental implants go bad—use the tips below to keep your dental implants in optimal condition for years and years to come.
Proper Dental Hygiene
First and foremost, as with any dental issue or subsequent treatment, proper dental hygiene is always the key to prolonging the lifespan of your teeth—both natural and implants. Brushing at least twice every day, flossing routines (especially after messy meals), and the use of a dentist-approved mouthwash can do wonders for your dental implants.
Avoid Grinding Your Teeth
A habit you should avoid, if at all possible, is teeth grinding. Not only is grinding your teeth bad for your natural teeth, but it can also eventually wear down your dental implants as well. If this is something you do in your sleep and can’t consciously avoid, you may want to consider custom-fitted nightguards to help. Our use of Talon mouthguards, allows for a soft and hard layer to act as a cushion to prevent trauma to dental implants and teeth. While these are more costly than traditional hard guards, they are a wonderful tool to protect your teeth and implants from biting too hard or grinding your teeth. The soft silicone liner inside the guard acts like a gentle cushion to absorb hard forces.
Healthier Lifestyle Choices
Of course, keeping yourself healthy in general is always a good idea—and it can even help your dental implants, too. Healthy lifestyle choices will ensure that your gums are healthy and strong as they help hold your dental implants firm. Uncontrolled diabetes, health conditions that are not treated, gerd, and other issues can affect your implants so it’s important to get regular check ups!
Regular Dental Checkups
Finally, regular dental checkups will be one of the most effective tips you can implement in your life. These checkups will not only ensure that all of your teeth and implants receive a thorough cleaning, but they will also give Dr. Winter a chance to ensure the continued integrity of the implants. It’s so important to check your bite regularly! As teeth wear, implant crowns may start to hit harder. This can lead to screw loosening, crown fracture, peri-implantitis (like periodontitis but for implants), so checking your occlusion can allow Dr. Winter to check and adjust your bite if needed to protect your implants!
Take Care of Your Dental Implants in Milwaukee, WI
If you’re looking to receive your first set of dental implants or are concerned about those that you already have, don’t hesitate to reach out to Dr. Richard Winter at 414-464-9021. Operating conveniently out of Milwaukee, WI, Dr. Winter’s excellent record of dental care has earned him countless prestigious awards, Diplomate in the American Board of Oral Implantologists, Diplomate in the International Congress of Oral Implantologists and Fellowship in the American Academy of Implant Dentists! Go to our photo library to see his implant before and after photos!!
