Once you’ve invested in a smile transformation or a complex dental treatment—whether it’s crowns, bridges, dental implants, or major fillings—the next step is critical: maintaining that investment. Even the finest materials and most precise cutting-edge dentistry require consistent post-restoration care to ensure longevity and preserve your optimal oral health.
Customized Dental Hygiene is Key
While the restorative material itself cannot decay, the natural tooth structure supporting it, or the surrounding gum tissue, absolutely can. Here’s what successful long-term care involves:
1. Targeted Brushing and Flossing: Specific restorations require specialized cleaning techniques. For example, bridges require the use of threaders or specialized floss to clean beneath the pontic (the artificial tooth). Dental implants need meticulous care to prevent peri-implantitis (a form of gum disease around the implant).
2. Using the Right Tools: We often recommend specific tools beyond a standard toothbrush, such as water flossers, interdental brushes, or specialized antimicrobial rinses, to ensure complete dental hygiene around margins and difficult-to-reach areas.
3. Preventative Checkups and Maintenance: Your recall schedule may need adjustment. Our experienced team in Nairobi will use their expertise to carefully examine the margins of your crowns and fillings, check the bite, and professionally clean the areas that are most challenging for you to reach.
Our commitment to professional dental care extends far beyond the procedure itself. We provide personalized care and clear instructions, delivered with genuine care, to ensure you can confidently maintain your beautiful, restored smile for decades to come.
