It is important to take care of your dental implants just like you would take care of your natural teeth. We know flossing is a vital portion of our everyday oral routine, however, interdental cleaning of your implant is even more important to guarantee the health and success of your dental implant.
The dentist may recommend a special floss or toothbrush to use, or mouth rinse to help prevent bacteria build up around your new implant. One especially helpful tool is the water flosser. When properly used, this tool can reach beneath the gum line to remove harmful bacteria that floss cannot always reach. In turn, the removal of this bacteria can help prevent gum issues and diseases around the implant, which is called peri-implantitis.