Discovery Dental’s implant dentistry transforms lives by reconstructing smiles. However, diligent home care is key to preventing issues that could compromise dental fixtures over time, such as plaque build-up or peri-implantitis. These specialized brushing methods, when practiced consistently, help maintain implant stability and protection.

Electric Toothbrush Techniques:

Precision Control

Electric toothbrushes pulse at over 20,000 movements per minute, providing more targeted cleaning around implant crowns than manual brushes at 400 movements. Their ability to thoroughly clean each area encourages precision. This helps eliminate plaque before it damages surrounding tissues or foundations when missed during cleaning.  

Timed Intervals

Most electric toothbrushes feature two-minute timers to help ensure full-mouth coverage. Thorough cleaning of each quadrant for 30 seconds is important, even though the full-timed cycle seems short. Repetition develops muscle memory for maintaining standards long-term.

Angled Bristles

Splayed bristles facilitate access to hard-to-reach crown areas. Gently caress each area with a 45-degree angled brush head to comprehensively clean underneath surfaces. Bristle tips can then reach posterior cheeks and palatal/lingual surfaces often missed with manual brushes, reducing risk.