{"id":174,"date":"2024-07-20T03:13:00","date_gmt":"2024-07-20T03:13:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.southwindsordental.com\/blog\/?p=174"},"modified":"2024-08-20T03:15:05","modified_gmt":"2024-08-20T03:15:05","slug":"guide-to-flossing-with-dental-implants","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.southwindsordental.com\/blog\/2024\/07\/20\/guide-to-flossing-with-dental-implants\/","title":{"rendered":"Your Guide to Flossing with Dental Implants"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Oral hygiene is critical for oral and overall health! That remains true even if you have replaced some (or all) of your teeth with dental implants<\/a>. Twice-daily brushing is as important as ever! But what about flossing? Do you still need to do that every day? How can you floss your implants in a safe and effective manner? This blog post explains what you should know.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Should You Floss Your Dental Implants?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Flossing your dental implants every day can have some major advantages. It can remove food particles and bacteria that might otherwise lead to infections and gum disease. In some cases, it may be critical for preventing dental implant failure! It can also help you to avoid bad breath and other aesthetic issues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, there is a caveat to be aware of. Whereas normal teeth are attached to the nearby bone via a periodontal ligament, which is durable and stretchy, the seal around dental implants is much more fragile. Some people have flossed too aggressively and have ended up breaking the peri-implant seal, leading to an increased risk of infections and other complications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So, is it wise to floss around your dental implants? That is something you can discuss with your dentist. Generally, though, flossing is <\/em>a good idea as long as it is done correctly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tips for Flossing with Dental Implants<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Here are some tips for safe and effective flossing with dental implants:<\/p>\n\n\n\n