Cleaning Dental Implants on Long Island

Dental implants need to be cleaned just like natural teeth.
although some research demonstrates that implants are less likely to get bone loss from plaque, thorough cleaning daily is advised.

Proper cleaning of dental implants involves both brushing and something in between the implants. Either floss, or brushes or toothpicks. If one only flosses and does not clean in between the implants plaque will accumulate where they are not cleaned.

Mouth rinses, while helpful do no replace mechanical oral hygiene.

Profession cleaning of dental implants is also important. the frequency should be anywhere from 3-12 months depending on the individual. Hard calculus can form on the implant surface and this can increase the rate of calculus accumulation. For more information on dental implants on Long Island visit Dr. Scharf on the web.