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My 2 ll dental implants have finally been placed with temporary cement. permanent cement in 1 month. can i floss like regular teeth or can it pop off?
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Please floss: Important to keep bacterial levels down for the health of your implants. If crowns destabilize they can easily be recemented.
Answered 4/15/2016
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Modify technique: Usually temporary cement is not as strong as permanent cement. Flossing can be done by snapping the floss towards the gum, floss normally. But pull the floss out between the Teeth instead of snapping it out between the teeth as you would normally do. If you have not done it before, ask your dentist or hygienists to showYou .
Answered 4/15/2016
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Implant crowns: Floss gently and you should be fine.
Answered 4/15/2016
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It can pop off: Please follow the dentist instructions.... The temporary cement is use for a reason, once the crown is cemented permanently, you will be able to floss better
Answered 10/13/2018
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