Nighttime Habits That Can Harm Your Implants!

Did you know that your smile habits that you’ve either mastered (or that could be a bit better) that occur right around the time you go to bed can have an extremely significant impact on your dental implants? It’s true! When your goal is, of course, to promote their absolute success, you may still accidentally forget about some very important hazards to steer clear of as you’re prepping for dreamland. Spend just a moment of your time with our Santa Rosa, CA team as you consider some not-so-lovely habits to work on. The good news? They’re extremely easy to fix and you’ll be giving your implants the protection they need!

You’re Snacking After Brushing (And Before Bed)

Of course, you’re not the only person who loves to get into bed, turn on your favorite show, enjoy a quick snack, and then doze off! However, it’s that snacking part that is really going to cause problems not only for your dental implant but for your oral health in general. Remember that you should not consume food or beverages (the one exception is pure water) before slumber. Otherwise, you’re setting your smile up for decay, inflammation, and more.

You’re Forgetting About Your Bruxism/TMJ Treatment

If you’re a patient who receives bruxism treatment or TMJ treatment, then you have a mouthguard you wear during sleep. If you have one of these, then you know that nightly wear is key! You also know that the grinding and clenching associated with such problems can certainly lead to the demise of your dental implants. So, don’t skip it. Make sure you’re diligent with treatment for complete oral health protection.

You Occasionally Skip Dental Hygiene

Talk with our team about the number one thing that your dental implants need in order to remain in place and safe? It will be dental hygiene. Yes, you need preventive cleanings and checkups. Yes, it’s good to avoid sugar. Of course, you should be very careful about accidentally applying too much pressure to your implants and restorations. However, unless you are keeping your smile clean and free of hygiene-related diseases by remembering to brush and floss (which includes practicing dental hygiene before bed), then you simply won’t be keeping implants safe. Brush! Floss! It’s easy and it’s certainly worth it.

See Us For Help Protecting Your Dental Implants

If you would like some additional advice or need a review when it comes to keeping your implants safe and sound, then let us know! Schedule the time you need in Santa Rosa, CA by calling Santa Rosa Oral Surgery at 707-545-4625 to schedule your visit today.