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Patient Education Epping Family Dental
It’s important that you care for implants at home daily and through routine preventative checkups at the practice, just as you care for your natural teeth—including proper brushing and flossing.
How to ensure your Dental Implants last a lifetime – 1 – Introduction
Dr Jeremy Lung introduces the key habits that can help patients care for their dental implants at home. He explains how daily oral hygiene plays an important role in maintaining healthy gums and supporting long-term implant stability. This introduction also previews three simple cleaning techniques discussed throughout the series: interdental brushes, flossing, and brushing correctly, along with the value of regular dental checkups.
How to ensure your Dental Implants last a lifetime – 2 – Pikstering
Learn how interdental brushes, often called Piksters, can be used to clean around teeth and dental implants. Dr Jeremy Lung demonstrates how these small brushes help remove plaque and debris from areas a toothbrush may not reach. He also explains why selecting the right size matters and how building this step into a daily routine can support healthy gums around implants.
How to ensure your Dental Implants last a lifetime – 3 – Brushing
This short video focuses on brushing techniques that can help keep dental implants and the surrounding gums clean. Dr Jeremy Lung explains why brushing along the gumline matters and demonstrates how to angle a soft toothbrush to clean the area where the tooth or implant meets the gum. He also highlights how consistent brushing supports daily oral hygiene and ongoing gum health.
How to ensure your Dental Implants last a lifetime – 4 – Flossing
Here, Dr Jeremy Lung demonstrates how flossing can help clean the spaces between teeth and around dental implants. He explains how to guide floss along each tooth surface and gently clean near the gumline where plaque can collect. The video also touches on signs that may suggest extra attention is needed during home care and encourages regular flossing as part of a daily routine.
Dr Jeremy Lung discusses the importance of careful assessment and clear communication when planning dental implant procedures. He explains how factors such as bone structure can influence whether implants are suitable for a patient. The video highlights the value of honest conversations about options and expectations so patients can make informed decisions about their dental care
