“Should I be able to floss under my implant?”
I am a 49 year old male. I got a dental implant last month. Should I be able to floss under my implant?
12 Answers
Under the crown on the implant yes; under the implant no.
That depends on what you mean. No, the floss should not be able to go completely under a crown supported by an implant. However, if you have a bridge that is implant supported, you may be able to. You should go see your dentist so they can teach you the proper flossing technique for your implant situation.
You really cannot floss under your implant. Your implant is a metal cylinder that is embedded in the bone. Your implant has a tooth that is screwed into it. This is done either directly into the implant or it is cemented onto a post that is screwed into the implant. You should however floss or use a proxy brush around the tooth that has been placed onto the implant. It is very important to keep this tooth clean.
No, as your implant is embedded in bone. You will still be able to floss around the crown that is attached to the implant. I'm sorry the dentist did not go over all the instructions.
Conway, The dental Guy
Conway, The dental Guy
Yes, like a natural tooth. It may feel skinnier though.
You should check with your hygienist or dentist with your individual situation. The water pik is particularly useful.
It would very much depend upon the type of restoration that was attached to your dental implant. If it was a single tooth with a crown, you would be able to floss on either side of it but not directly under it since that is where it is attached.
Yes, you can. Under a Pontic in an implant bridge, or interproximally both sides following the emergence profile of the implant to remove all bacterial plaque that accumulate underneath. Of course, in a single implant, you cannot go through completely under the crown, because you have the implant, custom abutment, and cemented or screw-retained crown.
Oral hygiene on dental implants is vital, meaning brushing and flossing is vital, so you do not lose bone! If not flossing, inter-proximal bone can get compromised! For more info on dental implants, click here: https://celebritydentist.com/dental-implants/
A completed single tooth implant is usually a crown over an implant (bone screw) The implant goes into the gum and bone like a natural tooth root. So, while you can't get all the way under it, you should be able to floss and clean around it just like any other natural tooth! Your dental Hygienist is a great resource, after your implant is placed and restored, your dental Hygienist should show you how to take care of it and hook you up with any additional supplies you need to take care of that beautiful implant!!! If you have questions, always ask your restoring dentist!
Best of Luck!
Best of Luck!
Of course you should be able to treat the crown just like your teeth
Yes, flossing is a must to maintain healthy gums and bone around an implant.
