We explain how to protect yourself so that they accompany you for many years. Dental implants are an excellent solution to recover your smile and chewing function, but their long-term success depends largely on the care we take of them.<\/p>\n
Although they do not suffer from cavities like natural teeth, they can be affected by infections if good hygiene is not maintained.<\/p>\n
Over time, the bacteria present in the mouth can accumulate around the implant and cause problems such as mucositis or peri-implantitis.<\/p>\n
The latter, if not treated in time, could put the stability of the implant and the health of the bone surrounding it at risk.<\/p>\n
One of the most common problems is peri-implantitis, an inflammation of the tissues surrounding the implant caused by bacteria accumulated in the mouth.<\/p>\n
If not detected in time, it can compromise the stability of the implant and even cause its loss.<\/p>\n
It is a silent disease, which often does not manifest itself until it is already advanced.<\/p>\n
The risk increases if other factors exist such as smoking, poor hygiene or systemic diseases such as diabetes.<\/p>\n
Therefore, prevention is the best tool to protect your oral health and the durability of your implants.<\/p>\n
Keys to good maintenance Maintaining a daily care routine and attending regular check-ups with the dentist are the fundamental pillars.<\/p>\n
Here are some key recommendations: Daily brushing: after each meal, with a soft-bristled or electric toothbrush, it is important to reach the base of the implant well.<\/p>\n
Interdental hygiene: use interproximal brushes, specific dental floss for implants or oral irrigators to remove food debris between the pieces.<\/p>\n
Avoid tobacco: smoking hinders healing and promotes the appearance of infections.<\/p>\n
Periodic reviews: at least once a year, to detect any signs of inflammation or changes in the implant.<\/p>\n
Specific professional hygiene: not all dental hygiene is the same.<\/p>\n
In patients with implants, techniques and tools designed to avoid damaging the surfaces and effectively remove plaque are used.<\/p>\n
Listening to your body is also important. Slight bleeding, a red area or discomfort when chewing can be warning signs and should not be ignored.<\/p>\n
Consulting with a professional as soon as possible can make the difference between simple treatment and a more complex intervention.<\/p>\n
Implants are an investment in quality of life.<\/p>\n
Taking care of them is taking care of yourself.<\/p>\n
And in this sense, having a trusted team to accompany you is essential.<\/p>\n
At Cl\u00ednica Cervera we help you maintain your oral health in the best conditions, also when you have implants.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":3045,"template":"","categoria":[73],"class_list":["post-3044","actualitat","type-actualitat","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","categoria-tractaments"],"meta_box":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/clinicacervera.es\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/actualitat\/3044","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/clinicacervera.es\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/actualitat"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/clinicacervera.es\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/actualitat"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/clinicacervera.es\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/5"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/clinicacervera.es\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/3045"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/clinicacervera.es\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3044"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"categoria","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/clinicacervera.es\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categoria?post=3044"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}