Dental cleanings are important for everyone, but especially for patients with dental implants. Implants are a valuable investment in long-term oral health and beauty. I encourage patients to protect that investment with professional dental hygiene.
Cleaning Frequency
In the first year following dental implant surgery, you’ll visit my office every three months for a comprehensive cleaning, then every three to six months after that. Why so often? The gum tissue surrounding an implant requires specialized care to maintain optimal health and provide a lasting, protective bond with replacement teeth. In addition, we’ll remove your implant crowns every few years for additional cleaning, then re-attach them. Don’t worry – you’ll never be without teeth outside of our office.
Tools and Technology
The hygienist will use state-of-the-art tools to gently clean your dental implant restorations, as well as your natural teeth. Removing plaque, tartar, and hardened food particles deters decay and prevents gum disease, a destructive bacterial infection that can compromise the longevity of dental implants and lead to decreased oral and overall health.
Are implants really that sensitive? My cousin just had dental implants and she said weekly maintenance is very important. I’m just wondering.