Many people have to get dental implants and while they are designed to last for years, they can suffer wear and tear especially if they are not looked after correctly. The best people to tell you how to look after your dentures is the person that put them in and they should give you advice before you go home. However, there are some tips that many people follow to be keep their implants looking like they did the day they got them.
After you get your implants, you will have some swelling of the mouth and some bleeding. This is perfectly normal and is nothing to worry about. It can take some time to get back to eating normal foods but you can as soon as you feel comfortable and are no longer in any pain. This is a process that is completely up to you and only you can make this decision when you are ready.
When it comes to caring for your dentures, you will find that it is just like taking care of your own teeth. However, it is important that you do put extra effort in so that you do not find that the dentures erode and you find that you will need to go through the process all over again. You want them to last for their full life term and not for a few years due to poor oral care.
You get a few days of grace after just getting the dentures although you should attempt to brush as soon as you can. You will find that your teeth will be very sensitive and your gums will be swollen, which will prevent you wanting to brush them as much as you should. This is where the mouth wash that you will be given comes in. You should make sure that you use this every day and follow the instructions to the letter.
Once you do go back to brushing, you can do this as you would your usual teeth, however, it will mean cleaning more often. You should brush after every meal so that your new implants remain as healthy and clean as possible.
When cleaning your teeth, it is very important to get into all the abutments, even at the back of them. You can do this with a small tooth brush. This is so that you can keep the plaque at bay and will mean that the implants will last longer.
Like you would usually with your teeth, you should floss after brushing. You should also do this between meals to make sure that all remains of food have been removed. Your dentures will degrade more than your natural teeth and will need a lot more work to care for than you will be used to.
It is very important to visit your dentist regularly if you have dentures. This will prevent any problems and will also ensure that your dental implants Toronto can be cleaned regularly. This will need to be done between one and four times a year. You will also need x-rays of your teeth often to ensure their top health.
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