Use only recommended toothbrushes and other dental products.
Soft-bristled toothbrushes are fine for brushing around your implant, although electric and sonic toothbrushes also work well. It is also important to choose the correct toothpaste which ideally should have low abrasive compounds. Toothpastes that contain stannous fluoride, baking soda and stain removers should be avoided as the abrasive nature of these toothpastes can scratch and damage the exposed surfaces of the implant. Smoker’s toothpaste should be avoided due to its abrasive nature.
Protect the tissue around the dental implant with an appropriate interdental cleaner.
There are dental cleaning products specifically for implants. Oral irrigators (water-flossers), unwaxed dental tape or TePe interdental brushes are recommended. Oral irrigators are highly recommended for the prevention of inflammation and the reduction of biofilm or plaque that may have formed on the exposed surface of the implant. It is not sufficient to just brush your implant with a regular toothbrush, and interdental cleaning is a more efficient and effective way of cleaning and protecting the tissues that surround the implant.