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Dental implants<\/a> are in a tier of their own when it comes to replacing missing teeth! These awesome little implants can fully restore the look, feel, and functionality of your lost pearly whites\u2014and can even last for decades with proper care! But one huge component of caring for your dental implants is flossing regularly! Here\u2019s more from your dentist about the importance of flossing and how dental implants can influence the habit, along with some tips for doing it correctly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

The Importance of Flossing<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The sad reality is that many people don\u2019t take flossing as seriously as brushing their teeth\u2014but flossing is actually just as important as brushing, especially if you have dental implants or some other type of dental restoration. It\u2019s estimated that brushing your teeth cleans roughly 60% of your teeth\u2019s total surface area\u2014meaning that a lot of bacteria and food debris is left remaining. However, the act of flossing allows you to reach those hard-to-access spaces inside of your mouth that you can\u2019t reach with your brush. This greatly reduces the risk of you developing a serious oral health concern resulting from tooth decay, gum disease, or other untreated problems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How Dental Implants Impact Flossing<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Your natural teeth and gums are connected via the periodontal ligament; however, dental implants work a little differently. Since they\u2019re surgically implanted into your jawbone and aren\u2019t connected to the periodontal ligament, they rely on a special peri-implant seal to remain attached to your gums. But since this seal lacks the nerve network that your periodontal ligament has, it\u2019s unable to send your brain pain signals if it breaks. And if it breaks, bacteria have easy access to your jawbone and can begin wreaking havoc inside of your mouth, ultimately causing your implants to fail. This means that flossing isn\u2019t just necessary, but also must be done correctly and delicately using the proper technique.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

After receiving your dental implants, your dentist will demonstrate how to floss and properly care for them. To ensure that you\u2019re carefully and correctly caring for your dental implants, implement these flossing practices:<\/p>\n\n\n\n