How to Clean All-on-4 Dental Implants

Your All-on-4® implants have made it possible to smile, laugh out loud with friends, and enjoy your favorite foods again. Since the day you received your new set of teeth, you no longer cover your mouth when you laugh or pass up your favorite foods (like corn on the cob!). You’ll want to take great care in cleaning your dental implants to maintain your newly restored confidence and oral health.

Cleaning your All-on-4® dental implants is much like cleaning natural teeth. Daily and gentle brushing and flossing can help maintain your beautiful smile and ensure the longevity of your implants.

5 tips to clean your All-on-4® implants

1. Daily brushing: We recommend using a soft-bristled toothbrush and non-abrasive toothpaste to brush around the implants twice daily. 
2. Flossing: A floss threader or specialized implant floss can help clean between the prosthetic teeth and around the implants. This helps remove plaque and food particles that can lead to gum disease.
3. Using a water flosser: A water flosser can be very effective in removing debris and plaque from around the implants. We highly recommend all patients clean their All-on-4® implants with a water flosser. It uses a stream of water to clean between teeth and below the gum line, which can be more comfortable for some patients.
4. Rinse with an antibacterial mouthwash: Mouthwash is a triple threat to your oral health. By killing harmful bacteria, antibacterial mouthwash helps reduce the risk of gum-related issues, freshens breath, and contributes to better oral health. We recommend an alcohol-free rinse.
5. Visit your dentist regularly: Professional cleanings can remove plaque and tartar that at-home care might miss. Prevention and early detection are key to maintaining your oral health!

If you’re considering the All-on-4® procedure and are conducting your due diligence about the process and how to maintain your implants, we highly recommend scheduling a consultation at one of our North Jersey offices. You may be wondering if there are any downsides to All-on-4 dental implants. We’d be happy to thoroughly review the process with you and answer any questions you have. We have four convenient locations in Bergen County (a close drive from Rockland County, NY!) and affiliations at the most prestigious hospitals in NY and NJ. 

It’s been our pleasure to watch our patients walk out our doors smiling from ear to ear with their new All-on-4® dental implants. Watching their eyes light up when they see their new smile for the first time never gets old. 

All-on-4® has truly revolutionized dental implant surgery. Our team of oral surgeons at Bergen Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery is considered the front runners in All-on-4®. Not only did they spend years collaborating with Dr. Paulo Malo, who pioneered the Nobel Biocare All-on-4® treatment concept, but they also share their expertise with peers both locally and globally. Learn more about All-on-4 dental implants in NJ.

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