{"id":41,"date":"2017-06-21T17:16:06","date_gmt":"2017-06-21T17:16:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.glastonburysmiles.com\/blog\/?p=41"},"modified":"2026-03-25T16:38:26","modified_gmt":"2026-03-25T16:38:26","slug":"dentist-in-glastonbury-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.glastonburysmiles.com\/blog\/dentist-in-glastonbury-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Dentist in Glastonbury Explains How to Maintain and Care For Dental Implants"},"content":{"rendered":"<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-42\" src=\"https:\/\/www.glastonburysmiles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/iStock-531424094-300x200.jpeg\" alt=\"Your dentist in Glastonbury discusses caring for your dental implants after they\u2019ve been placed.\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.glastonburysmiles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/iStock-531424094-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.glastonburysmiles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/iStock-531424094.jpeg 724w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>Eating and chewing your favorite foods with your new dental implants feels comfortable once again, and you\u2019re certainly enjoying the aesthetics of your new smile! Now that you\u2019ve chosen dental implants to restore your smile, you\u2019ll need to know how to take care of them so you can make the most of your investment. Your dentist in Glastonbury discusses how you can maintain and care for your dental implants.\n\n<!--more-->\n<h2>Consistent Dental Checkups are the Key<\/h2>\nNow that your implant is in place and functioning, it will be important to monitor its health in order to ensure longevity. Visiting your dentist every six months is the key because your implant will be evaluated at every examination, and with x-rays at least once per year. X-rays allow us to ensure the health of your jawbone and check that it\u2019s properly supporting your implant.\n\nOur highly skilled hygienists are also trained to care for your implant during your routine cleaning. You may notice that they use special tools for <a href=\"http:\/\/www.deardoctor.com\/inside-the-magazine\/issue-21\/dental-implant-maintenance\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">cleaning your implant crown<\/a> that is designed to protect its integrity, while also removing any excessive plaque or bacteria from around your restoration that could potentially lead to problems such as infection.\n<h2>Excellent Home Care<\/h2>\nWhile your hygienist may use special tools to clean your implant, the good news for you is that you\u2019ll be able to brush and floss your new tooth at home as you were always used to doing with your natural tooth. In fact, an excellent home care routine will also help to ensure the health and longevity of your implant.\n\nBe sure that you\u2019re brushing at least twice per day and flossing at least once. You may want to invest in an electric toothbrush, as it does the hard brushing work for you, while also being gentle to protect your gum tissue and support your implant crown.\n<h2>Find Your Team<\/h2>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.glastonburysmiles.com\/about-us.html\">Dr. John Carroll and Dr. Yu<\/a> offer comprehensive implant dentistry to patients in Glastonbury, so you can rest assured that our team is well-trained to help you maintain your implant and make the most of your restoration. With regular checkups, your implant can last a lifetime, so you can truly enjoy this long-term investment in your oral health!\n\nIf it\u2019s time to have your implant evaluated, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.glastonburysmiles.com\/contact-us.html\">give your implant dentist in Glastonbury a call<\/a> to schedule your appointment today.","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Eating and chewing your favorite foods with your new dental implants feels comfortable once again, and you\u2019re certainly enjoying the aesthetics of your new smile! Now that you\u2019ve chosen dental implants to restore your smile, you\u2019ll need to know how to take care of them so you can make the most of your investment. 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