How to Protect Your Implants From Peri-Implantitis

What is Peri-Implantitis?

Dental implants are the only permanent, natural-looking replacement for missing teeth. By filling the gaps in your smile, implants prevent your natural teeth from shifting while supporting the strength of your jawbone and promoting the overall health of your smile. Studies show the overall success rate for dental implants is about 98 percent.

Despite this high success rate, dental implants can be compromised, particularly in the months that follow the initial placement. One of the most harmful issues that can occur during the healing process is peri-implantitis.

Peri-implantitis is the inflammation of the tissue around your dental implant. It’s caused by bacteria that feed on the plaque and tartar in your mouth. It’s essential for patients with dental implants to practice excellent hygiene, as peri-implantitis often requires extensive treatment to overcome.

Preventing Peri-implantitis

There are several things you can do to help prevent peri-implantitis:

• Choose the right implant provider — Successfully placing dental implants requires a high degree of skill and experience. Complications such as peri-implantitis can arise if your implants aren’t placed properly. Dr. Grubb has been practicing dentistry for over 35 years and has been recognized as an Honored Fellow by the American Academy of Implant Dentistry. Rest assured, you can feel safe entrusting him with your smile
• Practice effective dental hygiene at home — It’s essential to remove the plaque and tartar which can feed the bacteria that causes peri-implantitis. This means brushing, flossing, and rinsing with mouthwash every day.
• Follow your aftercare instructions — After your implant surgery, it’s essential that you follow all the instructions provided by Dr. Grubb to ensure the best possible outcome for your dental implants.
• Visit Dr. Grubb for regular checkups — Peri-implantitis often develops without noticeable symptoms. It’s crucial for you to maintain all scheduled checkups with our office so we can anticipate any complications and begin treating them as early as possible.

Visit Dr. Grubb for Dental Implants

If you want to restore health and beauty to your smile, there’s no better option than dental implants. Call our office at (410) 939-5800 and schedule a consultation with Dr. Grubb — it’s the first step to your beautiful new smile.