Essential Guide Dental Implant Maintenance Tips for Long-Term Success
                     Tips for Caring 
for Your Dental 
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Implant
Why Implant Care Matters
Long-term Health Right Tools Regular Monitoring
Daily care and maintenance Using appropriate cleaning Professional check-ups ensure 
preserve your implant's integrity. implements protects both implant early intervention when needed. 
Proper attention prevents and surrounding tissue. Specialised Early detection prevents costly 
complications and extends tools reach difficult areas around and painful complications.
implant life. implants.
Implant Hygiene: 
Beyond Brushing
Gentle Brushing
Use soft-bristled brushes twice daily. Clean all surfaces 
with non-abrasive toothpaste.
Thorough Flossing
Thread floss carefully around implants daily. Reach 
under the gumline to remove hidden debris.
Water Flossers
Consider water flossers for difficult-to-reach areas. 
They clean deeply without damaging sensitive tissues.
Habits to Avoid for Implant Longevity
Not Tools
Never use teeth or implants to 
open packages. This creates 
No Smoking excessive force that damages 
implants.
Smoking significantly increases 
implant failure risk. It restricts 
blood flow to healing tissues. Protect at Night
Wear a nightguard if you grind 
your teeth. Grinding creates 
harmful pressure on implants.
The Importance of 
Professional Care
Regular Check-ups
Schedule dental visits every 3-6 months. Your dentist 
will monitor implant health and stability.
Professional Cleaning
Remove hard-to-reach plaque with professional 
cleaning. Special tools clean without scratching 
implant surfaces.
Early Treatment
Address small issues before they become major 
problems. Early intervention prevents peri-implantitis 
development.
Diet and Implant Health
Balanced Nutrition
Eat foods rich in calcium and 
vitamin C
Hydration
Drink plenty of water to maintain 
saliva flow
Limit Sugar
Reduce sugary foods and 
acidic drinks
Avoid Hard Foods
Skip ice, hard sweets, and unpopped 
popcorn kernels
Watch for Early Warning Signs
Inflammation Discomfort Prompt Action
Red, swollen, or bleeding Persistent pain or looseness Schedule a dental visit at the 
gums indicate potential requires immediate attention. first sign of trouble. Early 
problems. Movement should never occur intervention prevents implant 
These symptoms should never with implants. loss.
be ignored.
Key Takeaways for 
Implant Success
Daily Care
Maintain thorough oral hygiene with proper tools. Clean gently 
but thoroughly twice daily.
Healthy Habits
Avoid damaging behaviors like smoking and chewing hard 
objects. Protect your implant from excessive forces.
Professional Monitoring
Schedule regular checkups for professional assessment. 
Early detection ensures lasting implant success.
Reach Us At
Schellenberg Dental
2979 Unity Gate Unit 4, 
Mississauga, Ontario L5L 3E5
(905) 569-8978
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SchellenbergDental.com