Dental Implant Hygiene

The correct oral hygiene is necessary for the longevity and durability of dental implants. This involves both your at home care and your regular scale and polish maintenance appointments with a dental professional.  

 Bacterial biofilm, or plaque, collects on implant crowns the same way it does on your own teeth which is why it is important to clean them on a daily basis. You should ensure you are brushing your teeth twice daily with a soft toothbrush or electric toothbrush, for two minutes and cleaning in between your teeth with either floss or interdental brushes to remove plaque.  

 Calculus builds up on our teeth over time and is unable to be removed with normal brushing at home, which is why it is essential to have a regular scale and polish appointments with your dental practitioner. If this calculus and bacteria are not removed regularly and are neglected, you have a high chance of developing gum disease which can progress into periodontal disease and ultimately lead to tooth or implant loss. Dental implants can develop infections and gum disease the same as a natural tooth and as implants are more difficult to clean, it is essential to have good oral hygiene habits and professionally cleans to avoid this.  

Your dental hygienist plays an integral role in keeping your dental implant infection free using top of the range equipment and education to ensure your implant is cleaned safely and effectively. Avenue Dental on the Sunshine Coast offers the most sophisticated approaches to dental hygiene using the EMS AIRFLOW Prophylaxis Master which is considered the “Gold Standard” of implant care. The EMS AIRFLOW with Plus powder is the unique approach for regular implant maintenance providing efficient and safe plaque removal. It is minimally invasive with no risk of scratching implant surfaces and is comfortable with it’s warm water. The EMS PIEZON machine also has special implant tips designed specifically for cleaning implants.  

Your dental hygienist, oral health therapist or dentist will inform you on your recommended intervals for your maintenance appointments. Your dental hygienist will also show you the correct at home techniques to clean your implant tailored especially to your individual needs. 

Dental implants can last a lifetime with the correct oral hygiene at home, regular professional cleans and the correct lifestyle choices. Avenue Dental will help you maximise the health of your dental implant.  

If you are interested in a free dental implant consultation please contact our receptionists at Caloundra, Kawana, Maroochydore, Bli Bli, North Lakes, Baringa, Sippy Downs, Tewantin, Murrumba Downs, Beerwah and Woolloongabba.