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Dental Implant Care
in Jackson, MS

Your Implant Hygiene

One of the major benefits of dental implants is how easy it is to care for them.

While dentures must be removed nightly, you take care of your dental implants the same way you care for your natural teeth — by visiting Tharp & Klaus for regular checkups and following an effective home care regimen. That means brushing and flossing twice a day, every day.

The main difference between caring for your implants and caring for your natural teeth is that you want to select hygiene products that are gentle for use with your implants. It’s important to avoid scratching the implants and you don’t want to aggravate the soft tissue around your dental implant.

Why Good Hygiene is So Important

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One of the most significant risks to implants is peri-implantitis. Peri-implantitis is a bacterial infection that causes inflammation of the soft tissue around your dental implants.

Peri-implantitis often develops without obvious symptoms. That’s why it’s essential to visit Tharp & Klaus for regular checkups so we can continue to monitor your oral health and the status of your implants.

The Best Toothbrush and Toothpaste

Studies indicate that you can effectively clean around your implant using either an electric toothbrush or manual toothbrush. Soft or extra soft bristles are recommended to avoid scratching the implants.

It’s important to brush for at least two minutes, thoroughly covering all sections of your smile. Many electric toothbrushes have timers to remind you to brush long enough.

It’s important to stay away from toothpaste containing abrasive ingredients that could damage your implants.

Avoid all of the following types of toothpaste:

  • smokers’ toothpaste
  • stain-removing toothpaste
  • toothpaste containing baking soda, sodium fluoride, or stannous fluoride.

The Best Mouthwash for Implants

Make sure to avoid any type of teeth-whitening mouthwash or mouthwash that contains alcohol. Alcohol causes dry mouth and this interferes with your body’s natural ability to protect itself against infection.

The Best Interdental Cleaner

round white container of dental floss laying on a black table with some floss pulled out of itIt’s important to use nylon-coated floss with your dental implants. You can also choose floss that’s specifically designated for use with dental implants.

If you use an interdental brush, make sure to get a plastic-coated interdental brush because brushes with metal wires can irritate the soft tissue around your implants.

Studies also indicate that the Waterpik water flosser is safe and effective for use with dental implants.

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Consult with Dr. Tharp & Dr. Klaus whether you need teeth cleaning, oral screening, or restorative dental care in Jackson, MS. You can trust our team to deliver quality dental services that will leave you with a smile on your face. We believe that each and every patient that walks through our door deserves a great smile, and we’ll work with you to find the treatments that fit your needs. During our consultations, you’ll be able to ask your questions one-on-one, get evaluated, and learn more about the ins and outs of your dental treatment.

Don’t hesitate to contact us today; you deserve a beautiful brilliant smile.

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Tharp & Klaus Dental Clinic
2695 Flowood Dr Suite A
Flowood, MS 39232
Phone: 601-939-4100
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Practice Policy Update Regarding COVID–19

To our beloved patients, friends, colleagues, and families:

Our team at Tharp and Klaus Dental Clinic appreciate the trust you have shown us during this very challenging time. We are continuing to monitor clinical guidelines for dental care related to COVID-19 pandemic, and we are constantly updating our processes and procedures as recommended by the MS State Dental Board and the Health Department. The Dental Board has provided guidelines for a staged reopening of dental offices. As we begin to reopen, you will notice the following changes:

  • Prior to your appointment: Patients will be asked to complete questionnaire regarding their presence or lack of symptoms related to COVID-19. We will ask that you reschedule and see your healthcare provider if you are displaying any symptoms of COVID-19. If possible, we ask that you attend your appointment unaccompanied as to limit exposure
  • Temperature checks: All team members and patients will be screened daily. Anyone with a temperature of 100° or higher will not be permitted to enter our building.
  • Arrival: Our waiting room will continue to be closed. We ask that patients “check-in” by calling our office, letting us know you have arrived. Please include your car's make and color. Relax in your vehicle; we will be out to greet you with a warm welcome and a temperature reading. Please wear a mask to protect you and our team members.
  • Additional prevention measures: Patients will be given a hydrogen peroxide oral rinse and asked to wash their hands before being taken directly to their treatment room.
  • Our new wardrobe: You will notice your hygienist or assistant fully donned with PPE (personal protection equipment) happy to see you and still smiling underneath it all. Lab coats, headcover, and face shields are changed for every patient.
  • Behind the scenes: As always, each room has been sanitized prior to your arrival. In addition to every surface being treated with the proper disinfection, we have added new filtration systems that remove bacteria and viruses throughout the office.
  • Time to say goodbye: At the end of your appointment we will schedule your next appointment and email your receipt. We will coordinate your exit with our other patients in order to limit crossing paths.

We appreciate your understanding regarding our new procedures and hope you appreciate the added safety measures we are taking to ensure your care. We may look a little different today but are committed to delivering the same excellent service you are accustomed to. Thank you for allowing us to treat you dental health needs.

— Tharp and Klaus Dental Clinic