How can we help you?
At Singleton Smiles, we believe that informed patients are confident patients. Whether you're visiting us for the first time or you're a long-time member of our dental family, you may have questions about our services, appointment procedures or payment options.
We've compiled answers to the most common questions we receive to help make your dental experience as smooth and stress-free as possible. If you can't find the information you're looking for below, please don't hesitate to contact our friendly team on (02) 6571 5533. We're always happy to assist you.
Dental Implants
At Singleton Smiles, we're pleased to share that dental implants are remarkably easy to maintain. One of the greatest advantages of implants is that they don't require any special cleaning tools or complicated routines. You simply care for them just as you would your natural teeth.
Your daily oral hygiene routine should include:
- Brushing twice a day with a soft-bristled toothbrush and fluoride toothpaste, paying particular attention to the gum line around your implants
- Flossing daily to remove plaque and food particles from between your implants and surrounding teeth
- Using an antibacterial mouthwash to help reduce bacteria and maintain healthy gums
- Avoiding extremely hard foods that could potentially damage the implant crown, just as they might damage natural teeth
Don't Forget about Routine Preventive Care
While your home care routine remains straightforward, regular dental check-ups are essential for the long-term success of your implants. We recommend visiting Singleton Smiles every six months for professional cleanings and examinations. During these visits, we'll check the health of your gums around the implants, ensure the implant components are secure and remove any plaque or tartar build-up that regular brushing might miss.
It's also important to avoid smoking, as tobacco use can significantly compromise implant success and gum health. If you're a smoker, we're happy to discuss cessation strategies to protect your investment.
Contact Your Singleton Dentist
With proper care and regular dental visits, your dental implants can last for many years, providing you with a functional and beautiful smile. If you have any concerns about your implants, don't hesitate to contact our friendly team at Singleton Smiles on (02) 6571 5533.
Yes! Patients missing multiple teeth can also enjoy the benefits that dental implants offer with an implant-supported bridge or denture.
How Implant-Supported Appliances Work
Two to six dental implants can support an implant denture or anchor a dental bridge.
With a denture, our dentists strategically place implants in your jawbone and design a custom upper or lower denture that snaps into the implants, holding it securely in place.
Implant Dentures
The advantage of this is that there's less movement or slippage since the denture is not removable and the implants provide security. The implants also keep the jawbone stimulated and healthy, which improves the denture's longevity.
Implant Bridges
In an implant bridge, the implants serve as the anchor teeth instead of healthy natural teeth, supporting prosthetic teeth between them. This option is ideal for replacing several adjacent missing teeth while allowing you to maintain your natural, healthy teeth.
Would You Like to Learn More about Dental Implants in Singleton?
An implant consultation with one of our dentists is the first step in learning more about dental implants and how they can benefit you. You can request a visit online or speak with a team member at (02) 6571 5533 to schedule your appointment.