How to take care of a dental implant, bridge or denture at home



If you have an issue with a dental implant, bridge or denture, contact a dental clinic in Bangalore to find out whether you need to make a visit or whether you might be able to treat your symptoms at home. 

Dental Implant Treatment

Dental implants are fairly low in maintenance, but much like your natural teeth, they do need to be washed and preserved with proper dental hygiene. To lower the risk of infections, daily cleaning, good oral hygiene and home dental care are necessary and can also enable a dental implant to last longer.

An infection that can occur if plaque builds up around dental implants is a peri-implant disease. Peri-implant disease will eventually cause bone loss in the jaw, similar to gum disease around the teeth, and weaken the surrounding teeth if left untreated.

With daily washing, dental implant infections can typically be avoided. Dentists suggest that:
  • Using a fluoride toothpaste and a soft toothbrush to brush your teeth and your dental implant at least twice a day in a gentle circular motion to avoid damaging the implant.
  • Flossing using unwaxed floss tape or an interdental brush lined with nylon between the implant and the surrounding teeth
  • Cutting down on sugar that feeds bacteria and can increase the build up of plaque around teeth and implants
If you have multiple implants, all your teeth have been replaced with full arch implants, or if you have any other questions please contact our dentist in Bangalore for more details about taking care of your implants at home.

Related issues with dental implants

Dental implant complications may be temporary or, if they are not treated, can cause infection and other serious health problems. If you have any of the following signs of common issues with dental implants, call our dentist for advice at. 080 37518704 / 9606305454
  • About the implant, red or sore gum
  • Swelling around the implant, which may spread to other areas
  • The crown or the implant itself is feeling loose
  • Chewing problems with the implant
Tell our dentist about the symptoms you are having so that they can provide telephone advice on home treatment or suggest you book an appointment if appropriate.

By enhancing your oral hygiene, switching to a stronger toothbrush or using an antiseptic mouthwash to care for your teeth and gums, red or sore gums can be treated at home.

Other signs are likely to require clinical treatment and if you postpone seeing a dentist, they could get worse..

Take care of a dental bridge

Dental bridges are normally simple to maintain just by following the daily routine of oral hygiene. You should help avoid issues with your dental bridge to help
  • Avoid really hard or sticky foods that can damage or make your bridge loose.
  • Clean and floss the bridge at the same time as the rest of the teeth twice a day,
  • Do not bite or chew things that are not food, such as pencils, ice cubes or fingernails.

Simple Dental Bridge Issues

Issues that may effect a dental bridge include problems such as:
  • Artificial chipping or breaking of teeth, which may cause mouth injury or make it difficult to eat
  • Toothache or bridge sensitivity that may be induced by infection or inflammation
  • Feeling loose or coming out of the bridge
If you're concerned about the dental bridge or your oral health, call your dentist. If you need to book an appointment or if you can handle the symptoms at home, they can inform you.

Care for your dentures

Dentures require regular treatment much like natural teeth to help avoid poor breathing and oral health issues such as gum disease. We're recommending you:
  • Clean your dentures with a toothbrush, liquid soap and warm water at least once a day.
  • Using a special denture cleaning solution at least once a week to clean the dentures more thoroughly.
  • Brush your gums and any remaining teeth twice a day with fluoride toothpaste.
  • If your dentist has told you to keep wearing them, take your dentures out before you go to sleep.
  • Keep dentures away from direct sunlight and sources of heat

Dealing with orthodontic conditions

Problems with braces, retainers and other orthodontic equipment need a professional's attention. Contact your dentist or orthodontist for their professional guidance and to see if you need to schedule a consultation if anything happens to your appliance or you begin to experience pain or discomfort when wearing it.

Loose wire brace

This requires immediate treatment to prevent potential injury and infection if a wire has come loose on your brace and is poking or scratching your mouth.

The best person to repair a loose wire is a dentist or orthodontist, but in the meantime the following tips could help
  • Try using tweezers to bend the wire back into place.
  • Using orthodontic wax, another wax coating, or sugar-free chewing gum to protect the sharp end of the wire until you can see a dentist to avoid contact.
  • Cut the shorter loose wire so that other areas of your mouth do not enter

Will you have a dentist to refer to?

Your dentist is only a phone call away if you need any advice on something related to an implant, bridge, dentures or a retainer, or you have any dental problems. 


At Tooth Affair, we are known for providing best dental health care services to all individuals. Backed by a state of the art infrastructural facility and a dedicated & well-trained staff, our dental care center has carved a niche in the industry by offering excellent Oral and Dental services at all levels. We believe in serving our patients with utmost care and concern. The dental specialists at Tooth Affair use most advanced equipment and technology to give you the award-winning smile and attractive look.
Location: Rajeshwari Business Chambers No. 806/1, BEML Main Road,Near Anjanaya Temple,, New Thippasandra Main Rd, Hal, HAL 3rd Stage, New Tippasandra, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560075, India

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