Maintaining the Pearly White Smile

 While dental implants remain a seeming novelty in the Philippines, save for Manila and its neighboring cities which have greater access to information about such dental service, it has been replacing the traditional dentures for quite some time now. The permanence of dental implants, not to mention the lesser hassle that goes with it in terms of maintenance, make it the preferred replacement of a lost tooth that most dental services in Metro Manila do offer them as a solution.

            Implants, however, remain artificial; and as such, care must be taken in ensuring that they remain intact, giving the wearer more reasons to flash those pearly white smiles.

1.    The first 48 hours after the surgery is crucial. Bleeding will occur which, at some time, could be coupled by pain. During this period, use clean gauze and apply a slight pressure over the bleeding part. Apply ice as needed, especially when bleeding worsens.

2.    Make sure not to disturb the area where the implants were installed as much as possible. After the first 24 hours, rinse with salt water as needed.

3.    From the date of the surgery until after a week or so, a soft, less acidic diet may help in order to allow the implants to set footing. Go for food rich in nutrients, especially the ones rich in calcium. The latter would strengthen the jaw bones unto which the implants are attached.

4.    During the healing stage and thereafter, care for your implants as you would care for your natural teeth. Use a soft-bristled tooth brush and floss when needed. Bits of food may get stuck and may cause bacteria build-up, leading to infection.

5.    See your dentist for routine check-ups. The importance of this one cannot be emphasized further. It is necessary to pay the dentist a visit in a regular basis so that an actual professional could assess the state of your implants.

The idea of having a surgery for tooth replacement may seem daunting to some, but this is one of those the benefits outweigh the risks scenarios. If you are considering having dentures, why not ask your dentist about dental implants instead? A lot of dentists in Metro Manila or even in your local area would be happy to tell you about it.