[Health Column] Choosing Toothpaste After Implant Surgery: Why You Shouldn't Just Use Any Toothpaste

 

hello, Director Lee Hyeon-seop of Seoul Centum Dental Clinic no see.

 

Anyone who is about to have implant surgery or has just had surgery has probably thought about this at least once.
“When should I start brushing my teeth?”, “Can I still use the same toothpaste I normally use?”

Surprisingly Choosing Toothpaste After Implant Surgery is an important management factor that affects the surgical outcome and recovery process.
But most people tend to stick to their old habits without much explanation.

today Why You Should Care About Your Toothpaste After Implant Surgery Let me summarize.

 

Why does the oral environment change after implant surgery?

🦷Because implants are structurally different from natural teeth, their management standards are also different.

 

Although implants look similar to natural teeth, their structure is completely different.

Natural teeth have a periodontal ligament that cushions the impact and prevents bacterial invasion.
Implants are A state where bones and metal structures are directly connected no see.

 

so

• More sensitive to external stimuli

• Inflammation can progress rapidly ⚠️

For this reason, choosing toothpaste during implant surgery should not be viewed as a simple choice of daily necessities, but as a ‘part of care.’

 

 

 

What is the first toothpaste standard to check after implant surgery?

🦷The key is the abrasive level and whether it irritates the gums.

 

Why is a lower RDA better?

Toothpaste contains stain remover abrasive It contains.
But the higher the number, the greater the friction.

• General commercial toothpaste: RDA 70-100 or more

• Toothpaste with whitening properties: RDA 120-150 or higher

If you use this toothpaste immediately after implant surgery,
As the border area of ​​the prosthesis wears slightly, Risk of bacterial invasion This can grow.

 

✔️ Recommended criteria

• RDA 30~50 or less

• Products labeled 'low-abrasive toothpaste'

 

 

Why should I check for surfactants (SLS)?

When there is a lot of foam, it is easy to feel that it is 'cleaning well',
The key ingredient of that foam is SLS series surfactants This is often the case.

 

This ingredient is

• Stimulates the gum mucosa

• It makes your mouth dry

• May slow down the healing of surgical sites ⚠️

It is especially important to reduce stimulation immediately after implant surgery, as the gums are not yet stable.

 

✔️ Recommended criteria

• SLS-FREE labeling

• Surfactant-free or naturally derived surfactants

 

Is more fluoride better?

🦷Fluoride is important in ‘appropriate amounts’.

 

Fluoride is an ingredient that helps prevent cavities,
Immediately after implant surgery Excessive fluoride irritates the mucous membranes may cause.

 

When using high-fluoride toothpaste

• Stinging

• discomfort
  This may appear in some cases, so caution is required in the early stages.

✔️ Toothpaste selection criteria

• Fluorine content: approximately 900 to 1,000 ppm

• If you are having trouble deciding between high and low fluoride, choose the 'medium level'

 

Will toothpaste with antibacterial and anti-inflammatory ingredients help?

🦷Antibacterial ingredients that can be managed without irritation may be helpful.

 

Implants are relatively vulnerable to inflammation because of their limited vascular supply.
thus Inhibits bacterial growth Antibacterial and anti-inflammatory ingredients Toothpaste containing this may help.

 

For example,

• CPC (cetylpyridinium chloride)

• green tea extract

• Herbal extract ingredients

• Xylitol

but,
❌ Rather than focusing on strong sterilization
✔️ A level that can be used continuously without stimulation This is more important.

 

 

Do I really need to use toothpaste specifically for implants?

🦷What matters is not the ‘name’ but the ‘ingredients and whether it is irritating’.

 

To conclude, A toothpaste specifically for implants is not required.

What's more important than expensive products is
👉 Ingredient composition
👉 Abrasive level
👉 Whether or not there is gum irritation.

 

When choosing a toothpaste for implant surgery, choose a product that meets the criteria. Using it consistently This is much more important.

 

 

FAQ

Q1. Can I use toothpaste immediately after implant surgery?

A1. Since the care method may vary depending on the condition of the gums immediately after surgery, it is recommended to follow the medical staff's instructions regarding the timing and products to be used.

 

Q2. When can I start using whitening toothpaste?

A2. Whitening toothpaste often contains high levels of abrasives, so it is safer to avoid it immediately after surgery and use it after your gums have stabilized and after a consultation.

 

Q3. Are there any maintenance factors more important than toothpaste?
A3. Yes. As much as toothpaste. Brushing methods and habits This is important.

 

 

 

conclusion

The implant surgery is over, but Management starts from then It will work.
Choosing toothpaste during implant surgery may seem trivial, but it can affect the long-term health of your implants.

 

✔️ It doesn't have to be expensive
✔️ Avoid whitening and foam-focused toothpastes.
✔️ Check the ingredient list again

 

And most importantly How to use no see.

• Use a soft toothbrush

• Brush your teeth gently and gently

• If necessary, use auxiliary tools recommended by the dentist.

The toothpaste you use today can determine the future condition of your implants.
The first step in management, Please reconsider your choice of toothpaste.

 

 

 

Seoul Centum Dental Clinic

CEO Lee Hyeon-seop

 

Integrated Dentistry Specialist

Graduated from Korea University

Master of Dentistry, College of Dentistry, Kyung Hee University

Regular member of the Korean Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Implantology

Full member of the Korean Academy of Endodontics

Full member of the Korean Academy of Integrative Dentistry

Full member of the American Academy of Aesthetic Dentistry (AACD)

Full member of the American Academy of Implant Dentistry (AAID)

Full member of the International Congress of Implantology (ICOI)

 

Experience in placing over 17,000 implants

Has extensive overseas experience, having visited more than 10 countries

Experience with numerous high-difficulty implant cases

 

 

 

Read other health columns by Director Lee Hyeon-seop >

[Health Column] Impacted Wisdom Teeth: Why Are They a Problem? Pain, Inflammation, and Damage All at a Glance

[Health Column] Curious about the implant lifespan? How long can I use it?

[Health Column] There are so many different types of implant bone grafting... What criteria should I use to choose?