When you wear dental implants, at first, you may feel very aware of the new “teeth” in your smile. Of course, you want to do your best to maintain your grin, to keep your smile complete, and to enjoy those implants and restorations for the rest of your life! Therefore, you treat them with kid gloves. That is, you do this in the beginning. Eventually, your smile just feels like your smile again. Nothing bad happens and you feel secure with this change, so maybe an old bad habit or two creeps back in. Our Rohnert Park, CA team’s suggestion? Follow a few nightly steps to keep on the straight and narrow, even after the novelty of implant newness wears off!
#1: Have I Completed My Dental Hygiene Today?
First things first, why not ask yourself each night whether you have completed your dental hygiene for the day? You may be extremely detailed in the beginning when you receive your dental implants. However, you may sometimes (down the line) decide that it’s okay to occasionally skip a session. Or, you may feel like you’ve brushed quite well, so missing one flossing routine won’t be a big deal. The truth is, the key to ensuring you enjoy absolute success with your implants relies heavily on your decision to keep your smile completely clean! So, check in with yourself to be certain you’re on top of your hygiene every single day!
#2: Am I Making Good Choices Throughout The Day?
You might want to ask yourself, as well, whether you’re making wise choices on a daily basis. At first, you may feel anxious about your dental implants and restorations, so you’re careful to eat things that cannot cause damage, to avoid biting your fingernails, etc. Be sure that you’re continuing to make such choices, so your smile remains healthy, safe, and in one piece!
#3: Is There Any Reason To Contact My Oral Surgery Team?
Of course, you may not need to make a conscious effort to ask yourself this specific question every single evening. However, our team does remind you to pay attention to the way your smile feels and to any changes you may notice. Rather than ignoring a new sensation, visual change, or even intuition that something is “off,” we suggest you ask yourself, “Might I benefit from contacting my oral surgeon?” If the answer is yes, go ahead and call us! We are always happy to see you and to help you prevent problems before damage affects your lovely grin!
Protect Your Dental Implants With Ease
Remember that keeping your smile looking lovely and your oral health in good shape once you receive dental implants is something that you can absolutely do with ease. Remember to call us when you need help! Schedule the time you need in Rohnert Park, CA by calling Santa Rosa Oral Surgery at 707-584-1630 to schedule your visit today.