When you're first looking into tooth replacement options most people stumble across the option of oral implants, but without knowing how to care for them. Should you go down this route, then you will want to know how to preserve them so as to gain their maximum life span. To begin with, understanding what they are is important. Oral implants are commonly known to be small titanium screws which are inserted into the jawbone, creating an artificial root for a tooth replacement. Although artificial, the titanium post can, when the oral health regime is not to a high enough standard, still be susceptible to gum disease. This is why regular check-ups with your dental team are of the utmost importance. Through 6 monthly or yearly check-up appointments, your overall oral hygiene process can be monitored by your dental team and any adjustments which may be needed can be addressed accordingly. Keeping in contact with your dental practice is therefore imperative, so keep their number in your phone book. 

Brushing your teeth has never been more important. Although your dental implants Clapham will not be able to rot, keeping your gums healthy by reducing any plaque build-up will ensure that the implants do not weaken as a result of poor dental hygiene. Along with daily brushing is the use of dental floss. Whilst it may not be the most appealing task to carry out each day, it can be an excellent method to remove any plaque building up between the teeth, which helps preserve and maintain healthy gums. 

Although a sugary drink here or there, or the odd few sweets are no big deal, should the intake begin to climb in conjunction with a decline in oral hygiene, the possibility of decay and gum disease will grow. Going through a procedure to have an oral implant put in place is worth the cut back in sugar. 

Whilst socially, smoking has continued to be a huge part of many people's lives, the risk to people’s health both in terms of their oral health and their overall health is not worth the risk. Gums can recede which leads to tooth loss and oral cancer can in some cases begin to present itself. Having implants does not reduce any of these risks that come alongside the habit of smoking and therefore should you need help to stop, talk to your dental team. 

With life being hectic 9 times out of 10, it can be all too easy to ignore the slight wobble to the tooth or a soreness within the mouth. Avoiding the discomfort and pushing through so as to keep life going can lead to more problems further down the line and therefore dealing with the discomfort from the outset can ensure that the oral implant does not get lost. 

No matter what life throws into the mix, keeping on top of your oral health is important and so check in with the dental practice from time to time to keep it on top form.