{"id":103,"date":"2019-07-16T18:29:30","date_gmt":"2019-07-16T18:29:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.advanceddentaltreatment.com\/blog\/?p=103"},"modified":"2019-07-16T18:29:31","modified_gmt":"2019-07-16T18:29:31","slug":"how-to-clean-around-your-dental-implant-in-greenfield","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.advanceddentaltreatment.com\/blog\/2019\/07\/how-to-clean-around-your-dental-implant-in-greenfield\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Clean Around Your Dental Implant in Greenfield"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"240\" src=\"https:\/\/www.advanceddentaltreatment.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/implant-diagram-300x240.jpeg\" alt=\"diagram of dental implant\" class=\"wp-image-104\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.advanceddentaltreatment.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/implant-diagram-300x240.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.advanceddentaltreatment.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/implant-diagram-768x614.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.advanceddentaltreatment.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/implant-diagram-1024x819.jpeg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019ve decided to finally replace that gap in your smile\nwith a dental implant. It will look and feel exactly like a natural tooth, so\nno one will even be able to tell you had work done unless you tell them. However,\njust because it looks like a natural tooth doesn\u2019t mean you should treat it the\nsame as the rest of your smile. A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.advanceddentaltreatment.com\/contact-us.html\">dental implant<\/a>\nin Greenfield requires special care. Keep reading to learn how to clean around\nyour implant. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Should I Clean My Dental Implant at Home?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Cleaning your implant at home is almost the same as cleaning\nyour natural teeth. Brush, floss, and use non-alcoholic mouthwash every day. However,\nkeep in mind that bits of food and bacteria can get stuck in the space around\nthe implant. When left untreated, it will cause an infection. Here are a few\nimplant cleaning tools you should invest in:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Soft-bristled toothbrush:<\/strong> It doesn\u2019t make\nmuch difference whether you use a manual or an electric toothbrush on your\nimplant. The important thing is that the bristles are as soft as possible so as\nnot to cause irritation.<\/li><li><strong>Floss: <\/strong>Dentists generally recommend using\nunwaxed floss or floss designed specifically for implants. Ask your dentist\nabout which type would be best for your specific implant. <\/li><li><strong>Water flossers:<\/strong> Water picks with nonmetal\ntips are great at cleaning out the implant without irritating the gum tissue.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Can My Dentist Clean My Implant?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>After you get an implant, you will be visiting your dentist\nin Greenfield a lot more often than you normally would. This is to make sure\nthat everything is running smoothly. At your appointment, your dental hygienist\nwill clean the threads of the implant as well as the tissues and natural teeth\nsurrounding it. After you have healed from the procedure, you can treat the\nimplant like the rest of your teeth, meaning getting a cleaning every six\nmonths to prevent plaque buildup that could result in an infection. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Is It Important to Clean My Implant?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you neglect to clean your implant, you could develop\ncomplications. Your implant could start bleeding, a condition known as\nmucositis. When caught early, this condition is reversible, but when left\nuntreated, it could cause infection and even loss of bone in the area. You may\nhave to get your implant removed and even have to have a bone graft to make sure\nyou have enough healthy jawbone tissue. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Caring for your dental implant is crucial, just as it is\nwith any other tooth. Get into a good oral hygiene routine to prevent\ninfections and other complications. If you have any more questions, don\u2019t be\nafraid to ask your dentist for advice on implant maintenance. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Author <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>\n\nDr. David Blanchard has completed more than 150\ncontinuing education hours through the Spear Academy in several areas,\nincluding dental implants. He is a member of the American and Wisconsin Dental\nAssociations as well as the Academy of General Dentistry. For more information\non how he can help you take care of your dental implant in Greenfield, WI,\nclick <a href=\"https:\/\/www.advanceddentaltreatment.com\/contact-us.html\">here<\/a>\nor call (414)-209-7463.\n\n\n\n<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>You\u2019ve decided to finally replace that gap in your smile with a dental implant. It will look and feel exactly like a natural tooth, so no one will even be able to tell you had work done unless you tell them. 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