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It is a misconception that just having dental implants is the end of dental maintenance and care for the person. Even after a person has had dentals implants, they have to take proper care of it and maintain it enough for it to last him or her a lifetime. Here are some simple tips that will help people take proper care of their dental implants.

You need to maintain dental implants like you would natural teeth. That means, you will still have to regularly brush teeth, use floss, etc. The best way out here is to brush your teeth after every meal, and if possible, even thrice a day.

You should also decide which type of dental implants you would like to go for, whether removable or non-removable. It would be easy to brush and clean the non-removable …show more content…

You should ask your doctor what you are supposed to eat and not. If you eat something that is not on the 'not' list, but you still experience pain for a substantial amount of time, make it a point to contact your orthodontist and check if it is okay for you to continue eating the particular kind of food.

For the first few weeks, avoid eating anything that will put too much pressure on the implants. You should also have a high protein diet. Though you might feel like it, do not push your tongue towards the dental implants for at least a couple of weeks. Do not brush the area that has the dressing.

Your diet may change multiple times even after the implant, as they need to heal, and you might not be able to consume some foods until the teeth have fully healed. Apart from brushing, you should thoroughly clean the implants every time you eat. This will help teeth defend themselves from any kind of infection due to foreign particles lodging in them. Some special products available in the markets are specifically made for people using dental implants. For example, you could buy a toothbrush with a bent handle, which is better designed to reach to the nook and crannies of the mouth. You will need to stay away from alcohol for at least a week or

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