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Two: What is a Dental Implant? | 33 AS MANY DENTISTS SAY: BASIC HYGIENE IS THE BEST HYGIENE Just like a natural tooth, you must keep your implant clean with proper brushing and flossing, or the bone around it can become infected... which also leads to the loss of a dental implant. There are negative consequences to poor oral hygiene in any situation, and this is no different. I can’t think of any medical procedure that has a 100% guarantee. But while I can’t guarantee that dental implants will last “forever,” I can tell you that with proper placement, and your commitment to a solid routine of good oral hygiene, the future of your implants will be as long, and as bright as the “whole” smile you’ve been missing.