How to PROPERLY clean All-on-4 Dental Implant Bridges (ULTIMATE GUIDE)

[@dorothylake8153]

Thank you just had my implants and this is the best cleaning instructions I received. Not even my doctor explained this to me. KUDOS

[@MyNewSmileDental]

Thank you for the feedback and so glad it was helpful! Congratulations on getting your implants placed - wishing you a good recovery!

[@GeeGee19]

It's not that easy to clean all on 4. Snap on dentures are more practical

[@mikeb.7972]

@SeeYouEnTee666 Did you get your permanent set yet? If so, do you feel it was a good idea? I'm 2 weeks post-op from my trip to Istanbul 😁

[@alphonsowilkinsjr806]

​@SeeYouEnTee666how much did u pay in bulgaria

[@soargal]

I agree! I found this while looking for detailed instructions for a family member

[@relaunchinglife]

Thank you so much! This was explained so much more thoroughly than the office that did my implants. I only have the bottom bridge and I am still on my 1st set of temps but they keep saying I'm not cleaning well enough. I did buy a fake Waterpik but it didn't include that hook type attachment that i think would make all the difference. Now I can't spend $100 on a toothbrush, but I did find one about 1/2 the price on Amazon with that hook attachment. Plus I ordered the angled toothbrush & water pens in your links. It makes me crazy to have food stuck under the inside of the front of the bottom bridge when I'm out to dinner. I have tried every kind of pic & flossing device and nothing really works well. It makes me very nervous about having the permanent ones when I'm not returning to the office every month like I am now (at least I know they will get cleaned properly during my visits) But now I'm very hopeful - thank you!

[@kaylaeggenberger5996]

I’m a dental hygienist and I’m blown away by this video. So informative and educational! I will share this with my AOX patients. 😊

[@MyNewSmileDental]

That would be great! Thank you so much for the compliment and for sharing ☺

[@SamMaggard-i5d]

I'm a dental hygienist working now for prosthodontist . I'm so grateful you made this video !! It has really helped me be confident in educating my patients how to care for their all-on-4 fixed dentures . Thank you !!

[@shell-6501]

Best advice for cleaning I’ve ever heard. I got mine 4 years ago in UK and was advised to use super floss or a waterpik. The floss is a nightmare to thread through but I love the waterpik. The hook tips are on order. Thank you 🙏

[@brightstarhealth]

Excellent presentation / overview… have had my all-on-4 implants for 2 weeks… never was shown this important process… TYVM !!

[@carolynrobbins3413]

What a wonderful and through presentation on keeping implants cleaned.. I will follow these instructions.👍👍👍

[@MyNewSmileDental]

Glad it was helpful! Thank you for watching 😁

[@juliahornbeck6942]

Excellent video! I had my temporary implants done two weeks ago! Paid over $30,000.00, and nothing like this was mentioned to me. NOTHING! I’m kinda angry that they didn’t give me any cleaning instructions at all!! Thank goodness for this very well done educational video. This hygienist is the best. Wish I’d have gone there for my procedure. Well you live and learn. I shall be following these instructions from now on.

[@MyNewSmileDental]

Julia - THANK YOU for the kind words! We made this video with people like you in mind - people who have questions and don't necessarily have a place to have them answered. We're glad that you found us! Congratulations on your treatment, and we pray that it's life-changing!

[@sambayb8869]

Yes I've had. Mine in for a month and I've been asking how do I clean them my water pik isn't working .. and nobody could really tell me

[@sambayb8869]

U paid 30k for all on 4s?

[@juanitagartley937]

Same. Paid $23,000 just for top 9yrs ago.

[@cliffw6031]

Thank you so much! I have had upper implants in 5 months ago. The dental surgery have only given me 5% of the info you have given in this video.

[@MyNewSmileDental]

We truly believe that a thorough education makes ALL the difference with our patients. So glad we could help!

[@mariamacias8416]

Amazing! This video explained techniques for a better care of my implants. So easy to understand.

[@MyNewSmileDental]

So glad it was helpful! 😁

[@judyfinnegan5268]

Great instructions good tips water pic and the baking soda thank yu will deffo re visit this video 👍❤️

[@fredagardner5104]

Her explaining was absolutely Amazing!! 🎉 I followed her without stopping or rewinding ! Thank you so much! Well appreciated ❤😊

[@MyNewSmileDental]

She has a gift, that's for sure! We're blessed to have her on our team. Glad it was so helpful!

[@kellyfletcher8771]

Well done! I didn't get all these instructions and it would have been very helpful. Thanks so much!

[@MyNewSmileDental]

Glad it was helpful! Please pass along to anyone that may need them. May save some heartache! Thanks for watching :)

[@nancywagner2915]

Thank you for this video! I’m two weeks out from full mouth implants and struggling with the flosser and how to brush. This was amazing and so helpful!

[@yaniralopez1767]

I'm getting a dental bridge soon and am extremely nervous, I am worried about pain & the feeling normal, I am preparing myself for after care . Your instructions are amazing! Thank you!!

[@Carla.s_catering]

You have helped me so much with your very informative description of how to clean implants. Thank you so much!! Xxxxx

[@nathansellers97]

Very informative .Thank's for the "on the go " item tips .

[@Bigtodd667]

I am getting my permanent teeth for my all on 4 in a month and a half. I appreciate the way you explain everything. Thank you so much

[@MyNewSmileDental]

We're glad you came across the video! That's exciting - you're going to love them :)

[@mikeb.7972]

Thank you so very much! I've watched dozens of videos and yours just made perfect sense. I will be using this method going forward. 2 weeks post-op from my AO6. God bless!

[@MyNewSmileDental]

So glad it was helpful! Christine is the absolute best. Congratulations and good luck on your journey! Spread the good word about All on 4 (and our video 😉)

[@Jeffthetruth]

I’d like to thank you for this video. You did such a wonderful job explaining the process for me. I actually did not understand how to clean them properly and after watching your video it clearly showed me how to clean. Thank you once again.

[@likwiddancr]

This video is exactly what I needed! Thank you!

[@maryjeanhrbacek6255]

Clearly explains how to use the brush for the temporary teeth. Thanks!

[@MyNewSmileDental]

So glad it was helpful! Let us know if there are any future videos you'd like to see and we'll do our best to make them 😁

[@letabranch7459]

Best video I’ve found on cleaning my new implants! Thank you!

[@eurekal.colzie-izunwanne9348]

Amazing teaching greatly appreciated

[@trishthompson7800]

THANK YOU!!!! I just got implants at Nuvia and they gave me zero instructions on how to care for my new teeth. This video is so helpful!!! Would love to see you do one on X-Flossers.

[@aziza8313]

Thank you for this excellent demonstration and clear instructions

[@millyc2636]

Spectacular video! Thank you. Very very helpful and thorough.

[@Progene01]

Excellent video with such good information! I'm about to get all on 4 arches and I've been looking for this type of video and finally found it! Thank you for creating and posting this!

[@MyNewSmileDental]

That means so much to us! You're going to do great. Following these cleaning guidelines will really ensure that you have success with your implants. Take care!

[@alphonsowilkinsjr806]

Where are you goin to get yours

[@Hurryupandwait1958]

You did an outstanding job!!! See you guys tomorrow...

[@RaulRodinc]

Thank You very much. Really explicit, tremendously useful.

[@RyanCastle-r9t]

Thank you so much for making this! I've been looking into getting them but didn't know what cleaning would look like

[@HeronCoyote1234]

Great tips here. Wish my oral surgeon had supplied any of them. (Had AoS four days ago.) My regular dentist has me using StellaLife mouth rinse. It’s very difficult to find outside of dental offices as it’s always out of stock online. I need to find a baby toothbrush and baking soda (along with some more soft foods, and petroleum jelly for my cracked lips). Again, thank you for the excellent, clear demonstration.

[@MyNewSmileDental]

Congratulations on having your Ao6 done, and we're glad you found this video! You're going to do a great job with your cleaning and have a beautiful smile because of it. We're always looking to answer patient questions and help spread education on the health and benefits of the All on X treatment, so let us know if you have any questions 🙂

[@HeronCoyote1234]

@@MyNewSmileDental thank you.

[@Ladynipchick2]

Brilliant, absolutely brilliant. Thankyou. Saving this to return to. 😘

[@MyNewSmileDental]

Yay! Thank you for watching 😁

[@mountainmann2443]

Very very through & detailed instructions for cleaning! Thank you

[@gerrifortecaster7007]

YOU ARE AAAAAAMAZING!

[@snowball3551]

From the Philippines.. Thank you so much. I learned a lot.❤

[@nathansellers97]

Love the watercolor pen's .

[@MyNewSmileDental]

They're the best! Christine always coming in with the best tips and tricks. Thanks for watching!

[@fancystreet1429]

Thanks so much for making this video. Very concise and informative! Subscribed and watching everything.

[@debbiefeighner384]

Thank You for such wonderful information. This will definitely come in handy on my all on 4’s!

[@Dayslong1]

Thank you. In process of all on 6.

[@MyNewSmileDental]

You got this! :)

[@frankswildyear]

Why did you choose the all on six? I’m deciding whether to do that or the all on for

[@Dayslong1]

@@frankswildyear in my research. I learned they were better than all on 4.

[@annetteacquaviva5291]

Do you do the same flossing procedure if you have a regular bridge? where you have the two crowns and one fake tooth in the middle ? Mine is at the very last molar and my gums have been swollen, so I’m not sure if I’m flossing , right? 15:05

[@MyNewSmileDental]

Flossing with a Waterpik can be good for a traditional bridge! If you're unable to get underneath it with regular floss, using a WaterPik would be a great place to start to get underneath it. We even like Waterpiks for natural teeth. They just work. Thanks for watching!

[@cjg505]

Thank you🎉

[@A.TAYLOR]

I am thinking about getting implants after my extractions this was helpful!

[@MyNewSmileDental]

Glad it was helpful! Let us know if you have any questions - we'd be happy to make a video for you!

[@LidiaT-j8z]

Very helpful and very informative! Thanks a lot!

[@tonyireland1434]

Good information thank you very much

[@dorissellin9046]

Thank you !!very informative 🌷

[@abrahamhicks9307]

Great video. Wish my dentist had given me this information. Thank you so much😊

[@MyNewSmileDental]

We do too! But glad you were able to find us :)

[@virgo15668]

Thank you so much! I hadn't had this all explained, either. I had the surgery keep feeling just over 3 weeks ago, all on 4 for the bottom. I was healing well & when I went in for my 14 day post op, a screw was tightened way too tight. I went back 3 days ago, and don't think it was tightened badly, but all my center teeth (still a temporary, of course) feel like they've been lassoed tightly. Also, the bottom right half of my chin feels numb still. Is there a blog you know of to discuss these things with others? You did an excellent job on the video! Thank you so much!

[@Robinlee-r1i]

Thank you I got my implants in march 2024 and did not get very good instructions on after care. For example I was never told I should brush 4 post implant , I kept my bottom teeth and not anything was said on preserving them. 🤷🏽‍♀️

[@d-maestro4138]

I received all-4s a month ago and I was told to start flossing and water flossing. Do you have instructional video on using regular floss? Thank you and love your video!

[@MyNewSmileDental]

Hi! I'm sorry, we don't have a video because we don't usually recommend our patients to use regular floss if they're using the WaterPik properly - especially while the tissue is healing. However, if you do decide to use traditional floss, we suggest buying and using the Oral B "Super Floss" Pre-cut strands. They're thicker strands of floss that are sturdy on one end, allowing you to thread it between the gums and the bridge. Then it's just a matter of cleaning around with it, being sure to use it between each implant. Thanks for watching!

[@vantressanichols2900]

Are we supposed to brush while we have stitches?

[@frederickfong7086]

Thank u! Great help well explained.❤

[@MyNewSmileDental]

Glad it was helpful!

[@valentinaivanova66]

Hello. I put 5 implants a year ago.My question is if I use all the tips that you are showing in the video ( and I am using them), then is it necessary to go to clean the implants at a dentist, and if the answer is Yes, then how many times in the year. Thank you for your great video. And blessed Christmas.Greetings from Portugal❤

[@MyNewSmileDental]

Hello, Portuguese friend! That's a great question - and the answer is yes! Even when you're doing a great job of cleaning, the purpose of going to the dentist is less for cleaning and more to check in on the health of the implants and make sure everything looks good. You really only need to do a once-yearly cleaning or checkup on these, unless your dentist advises you to come more often. Thank you for watching, and Merry Christmas!

[@valentinaivanova66]

Thank you so much!

[@_Paper_Street]

Awesome patient education! Can you please recommend a toothpaste?

[@MyNewSmileDental]

Thank you so much! We really recommend that while you're in your temporary set of teeth, you should use a homemade toothpaste (mixture of Baking Soda + Water). After you recieve your final set of Zirconia teeth, you're free to use whichever toothpaste you prefer! 😁

[@Sharon-oi2hd]

Thanks for your video. What about flossing?

[@MyNewSmileDental]

Hey Sharon! For All-on-X treatments, we recommend just using the WaterPik - with no need to use traditional floss. At higher settings, the WaterPik is able to get in areas that floss typically misses - especially on these bridges. Not to mention, water flossing is much easier to blast in between those implants than regular floss. However, if you prefer traditional floss or your dentist recommends that you use regular floss, use the "puffy" floss called Super Floss and thread at the junction between each implant. Hope this helps!

[@MdRipon-jc3xy]

😂😂😂❤❤

[@FrankieBoy-wn6qt]

Hello really liked they way you explain things very clearly great video ..I just had 10 implants done in turkey I’ve paid 70% up front to them with the remainder to be paid when I get my bridges fitted …they don’t offer a lot of after care hence why I’m here listening to you that bridge you are displaying is that the industry standard bridge or the cleansable type the reason I ask is the standard type I’ve been told are impossible to clean because food gets trapped because it’s concave ……the latter is convex which if I’m correct curves outwards so it’s a lot easier to keep clean ..I asked my dentist about this and she said their patients prefer the concave type because it covers their gums better ,but I argued with her that surely convex should be preferred because better to keep clean ..I also asked them about bone petruding out of my lower gums which they didn’t want to give me an answer ..but I just heard you saying this is common thank you …🙏

[@MyNewSmileDental]

Hey Frankie - glad to hear you got the procedure done! Happy healing to you 🙏 But yes - we prefer a slightly Convex Intaglio (top part of the bridge, or the part that touches the gums) due to the exact reason you explained: it's easier to blast out debris. However, if you follow the tips we're giving here like Waterpiking from the front AND the back using the Implant Denture tip, the results should be similar. And yes, small spicules of bone coming through the healing tissue is normal - no worries about that. Please keep us in the loop on your recovery!

[@FrankieBoy-wn6qt]

@@MyNewSmileDental hey thank so much for the time you took to reply back to me that was the quickest reply I’ve ever had lol….yes a professor on you tube showed the convex type removed from his patient after a year omg it was gross food was trapped in the curve the professor explained that the patient was cleaning his bridge correctly and wasn’t his fault it was just impossible to clean I mean how can you fully clean a dip lol..love watching your very well explained videos hope to watch more I just subscribed to your channel thank you again 👍👍

[@MyNewSmileDental]

Thank you! And if you ever know someone who wants All on X done in the States - spread the good word 😁

[@thuytran5610]

Hey how often do you have to clean the implant dentures?

[@MyNewSmileDental]

Twice daily! Just like brushing natural teeth, we like to have the implant dentures cleaned in the morning and at night for the maximum tissue health. Many of our patients that have the best gum health also mention that they use a portable WaterPik after lunch to clean out any debris.

[@christinanoname5773]

Hi! I use a waterpik would that be fine?

[@MyNewSmileDental]

Yes! Waterpik is our choice, too. If you haven't already been using one, just be sure to get the "hook tip" to get in some of those hard-to-reach places. Good job!

[@frankswildyear]

Do you recommend all on four, or three on six? I’ve read mixed opinions. Thank you.

[@luvtoyscollector3373]

How about a water flosser pick 🤔

[@igorbakovic5451]

When can I start using philips sonicare electric toothbrush after all on4 surgery?

[@MyNewSmileDental]

Good question! We honestly don't recommend that our patients use electric toothbrushes after having the All on 4 surgery - even after receiving their final teeth. The reason being that electric toothbrushes cause micro vibrations that can eventually loosen the screws that hold the teeth in place. If you have natural teeth that you would still like to use an electric toothbrush on - then by all means! But as for All on 4 arches, we suggest just sticking with the manual toothbrush.

[@rochi.zalani]

Amazing video! I have a (basic? Dumb?) question: when cleaning the gums, should I apply toothpaste to the toothbrush? Or would baking soda be better?

[@MyNewSmileDental]

Not a dumb question at all! Honestly - it's your preference when brushing the gums. As long as you're using Baking Soda paste on your actual temporary teeth, it shouldn't matter. Personally, I would like using a small amount of toothpaste on my tongue - so I get it. Again - the only reason for using the Baking Soda instead of toothpaste, is because toothpaste is really abrasive to the material of the temporary teeth. Thank you for watching, and hope this helps!

[@gailking5947]

How do I order the ion with settings waterpik that that you are showing?

[@MyNewSmileDental]

Hi, Gail! Here's a link to the Ion on WaterPik's website. From there, they show you the closest locations around you where you can purchase the Ion. You can also check on Amazon (searching for Waterpik Ion), but it runs about $10 more expensive than other retailers. Thanks for watching! www.waterpik.com/oral-health/products/dental-water-flosser/WF-11W010-1/

[@lindenbutters9396]

It makes me quite hesitant about all on 5 my recommended treatment! I'm a brush and go dude!

[@angelaschaefer5883]

You no longer have natural teeth. Dentures like I am getting require a lot of care. They have to be cleaned and so does my mouth. Plaque build is bad for implants and dentures. The days of brushing and being done are over.

[@iliketoastems]

I wish my dentist would’ve explained it this way!

[@judyfleming6269]

can you use an electric toothbrush on these?

[@MyNewSmileDental]

Good question! We don't recommend that our patients use an electric toothbrush on their bridges solely because the little vibrations can cause the screws to unscrew over time - leading to your teeth becoming loose and having to be retightened by the dentist.

[@donettaworkman4135]

Thank you for this video. My dentist didn't tell me how to clean them.

[@MyNewSmileDental]

So glad you found us and glad we could help! Let us know if you have any other questions that you haven't had answered - we're always happy to make new content and help educate the world on the All on X procedure 😁

[@chepis7893]

Hi…i had my surgery like 2 1/2 months and noticed when cleaning with my dental floss by one of my implants sometimes it has some bleeding out only a little be and it hurts a little, is this normal? Thanks

[@MyNewSmileDental]

Hey! If you're using regular dental floss, I would suggest maybe switching to a Waterpik - this will ensure you can get a deeper clean by blasting away some of the stubborn food that might get stuck. That food that's left behind is usually what's causing irritation, and may be causing that little bit of soreness and bleeding. I would make the switch, and if it continues, just be sure to bring it up at your next appointment!

[@MyNewSmileDental]

And congratulations on the surgery, by the way! 😁

[@chepis7893]

Thanks!

[@Smiles2U4Ever]

Doesn't food get stuck in there after chewing?

[@MyNewSmileDental]

It can get stuck underneath! Pesky little smaller things like fruit seeds (strawberries, blackberries), popcorn, etc. can definitely get stuck, but it isn't an issue with regular Waterpik use. Food that's left underneath can cause irritation to the gums and a funky taste/smell - so working the Waterpik on a high setting into your hygiene routine solves that problem. Good question!

[@soniaacevedo2769]

I just got cemented bridges dental did not give instructions how to clean

[@MyMyTyTy]

Another dentist on KZbin said you should not brush in between the natural gums and the prosthetic because it can recede your gums around the implant.

[@MyNewSmileDental]

Hey Mia. Ultimately - we agree! Similarly, Christine is telling us to gently brush right at that "joint" between the gums and the prosthetic, and follow that up with the Waterpik that will flush out everything underneath the prosthetic, in a more gentle way. Like the other dentist, we don't necessarily want the toothbrush to do the work underneath the prosthetic - we want the Waterpik to do that. Simply put - gently brush at the joint and use a Waterpik to do the work underneath.

[@MyMyTyTy]

@@MyNewSmileDental Thank you!

[@MyNewSmileDental]

And I'll add: be sure to use an extra soft bristle toothbrush. By using that, and not brushing too hard, you shouldn't worry about gum recession. Happy to help!

[@kerrierobinson2128]

What if you have visible stitches?

[@basicsurfer08]

dont think you're a fan of super floss by the sound of this video

[@sambayb8869]

And i got my water pik from the dentists its oral brand.. anyway they told me none of this

[@MdRipon-jc3xy]

😂😂😂

[@lindenbutters9396]

Lord it is very faffy. I would not call that at all the same as dealing with natural teeth!

[@JamilRemuszka]

who wants to o eat that loves tlisten to someone?

[@deborahbaker4770]

Why can’t you just take them out and clean them ⁉️

[@JigsawPuzzleConnection]

They are screwed in.

[@trishthompson7800]

They are permanently attached ("implanted") into the jawbone. Dentures are removable.

[@JamilRemuszka]

she talks to you like we in romperoom.

[@GeeGee19]

It's not that easy to clean all on 4. Snap on dentures are more practical 💯💯💯

[@JigsawPuzzleConnection]

All on 4 teeth are better.

[@shellyt2906]

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