A dentist told Russians about the proper care of dental implants

Dental implants require more care than natural teeth. It is necessary to choose the right brush and include an irrigator in oral hygiene. This was told by implant surgeon Ilia Tsitsuashvili in a conversation with "Gazeta.Ru" on December 28.

"Perfect cleanliness is extremely important for the implant. Thorough hygiene at home and regular visits to the dentist are the main guarantors of a long service life of implants," - said the expert.

She noted that cleaning artificial teeth requires caution, but one should not be afraid of damaging the implant.

Tsitsuashvili noted that daily care should include brushing with a soft brush in the morning and evening, flossing for more detailed cleaning of neighboring teeth and interdental space, as well as an irrigator.

"Using an irrigator requires a special approach. In the first weeks after surgery, it is important to set the minimum pressure power - too strong a jet can injure the tissues. Only after the first month, the strength of the flow can be gradually increased," - specified the dentist.

The doctor emphasized that the greatest harm to artificial teeth bring bad habits. Alcohol and nicotine destroy the tissues of the oral cavity. Because of this, soft tissues and bone suffer not only around implants, but also around ordinary teeth.

In addition, Tsitsuashvili advised Russians to visit the dentist's office at least twice a year for examination and professional cleaning.

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Earlier, on December 27, the doctor told about thedanger of dental fillings from marketplaces. According to him, the use of low-quality materials can lead to serious dental problems.

Before that, on December 13, Victoria Radko, orthodontist, head of orthodontic direction of the scientific and clinical center EUROKAPPA clinic, told "Izvestia" on December 13 about what products can harm enamel and teeth. According to the expert, lemons, oranges and freshly squeezed juices have low pH, which negatively affects the enamel of teeth. Periodic consumption of these foods reduces the mineral density of enamel, leading to erosions that not only spoil the appearance of teeth, but also increase their susceptibility to damage.