Caring for Your Dental Implants: Tips for Long-Term Success

By: Smileway Dental

Dental implants have transformed dentistry, offering a reliable solution for missing teeth. However, they require proper care for long-term success. Here are key tips to maintain oral health and maximize the lifespan of your dental implants.

Follow Proper Oral Hygiene:

Like natural teeth, implants need regular brushing and flossing. Use a soft toothbrush and non-abrasive toothpaste to clean around implants and gums gently. Daily flossing removes food particles and bacteria.

Schedule Regular Dental Check-ups:

Regular dental check-ups monitor implant health and detect issues early. Dentists assess implant stability, gum tissue, and take X-rays if needed. Promptly addressing problems preserves implant longevity.

Avoid Hard and Sticky Foods:

Though durable, dental implants can be damaged by force. Avoid biting hard objects like ice, pens, or fingernails to prevent fractures or loosening. Sticky foods like caramel can cause plaque buildup and gum disease. Maintain a balanced diet and mindful eating habits to protect your implants.

Quit Smoking:

Smoking harms both overall health and dental implants. It increases the risk of implant failure, delayed healing, and gum disease. Smokers should quit or cut down to boost implant success and oral health.

Wear a Night Guard (if recommended):

For those who grind teeth at night, wearing a night guard protects dental implants. Your dentist may suggest a custom night guard to reduce pressure and prolong implant life.

Caring for your dental implants is crucial for their long-term success and your oral health, especially if you got them at SmileWay Dental Clinic. Remember: brush, floss, visit your dentist, avoid harmful habits, and protect your implants. Got questions? Ask SmileWay Dental Clinic for help. Your smile matters!

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luffy 93
luffy 93
2024-03-12
good dentist..Dr.Lisa did my scaling..after scaling my teeth is cleaner compared to my previous dental clinic..recommended..will come again..😃👍
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Jennifer Khoo
2024-03-11
The response from time of my asking for an appointment (though last minute) was handled well. Staff was ensuring that if I couldn’t make the 5pm appointed time then she offered to reschedule. So I did for the next day. Dr Edwin was super nice and gave options to see that my swollen due to infection gum was treated with care. I only visit this clinic because of its professionalism. Cheers guys and keep up the great job ! Thanks.
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ida ida
2024-03-10
服务好,医生很有耐心,环境也很舒服,不会给顾客等太久,我们全家都在这里检查牙齿
Jialing Yao
Jialing Yao
2024-03-07
Dr. Edwin is a good and very patient dentist. The staff there is also very helpful.
Francis Lim
Francis Lim
2024-01-20
People with dental phobia like me have an awareness that the fear is totally irrational, but with extensive experience in the field of dentistry, Dr Lisa provides efficient and compassionate patient care. I just had my tooth extraction this morning and it was painless…. Furthermore Dr Lisa are very attentive and explain things very thoroughly without pushing for unnecessary treatment. Thank you so much Dr Lisa 🙏
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ANNIES TANG
2024-01-15
My regular clinic, Dr Edwin is very patient and professional. Nurse all so friendly and helpful.
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Hamid BestRate
2023-12-09
The Dr’s are very good and friendly.
Henry KK
Henry KK
2023-11-23
Got a bridge and implant done by Dr Jon this year. Still holding up, looking forward to next and hopefully final treatment for missing tooth. Flexible payment terms and polite staff. Give them a try if you haven’t.
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Selvena Jeslinda Kaur
2023-11-22
Smileway service is great and makes you really comfortable with its services & the Dr. Treatment.. even with my last minute tooth problem they were willing to slot me in. Thank you Smileway for giving me back my smile..🙏😍😁
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khairul ashraf kamarudin
2023-11-21
Having great experience so far. The doctor are very attentive and explain things very thoroughly without pushing for unncesssary treatment. The clinic is well lit and very clean👍👍. It is on the first and second so it will be a bit hard if you have a bad leg.

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