When you first get a dental implant, your dentist will tell you to care for it like you do natural teeth. In other words, you should brush it twice daily and floss it once daily. Even so, you may wonder why an implant needs to be flossed. Brushing is a good way to clean its surface, but flossing can seem unnecessary since it’s a fake tooth. That being the case, why do dentists recommend it? To learn the reason, here’s a summary of why flossing dental implants is important and four tips for doing it.
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