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Six: Process, Recovery Time and Home Care | 59 them healthy – and gives them the strength to fit “snugly” around your implants (we’ll discuss the importance of this shortly). You have to floss: You can’t reach everything with a toothbrush! And so flossing is crucial when it comes to getting into tight places that even the most thorough brushing won’t be able to reach. For your natural teeth, you can use the floss you’ve always used. To floss your posts and/or bar, most dentists recommend a braided, or woven floss – and some even come with “threaders” to help you get around bridgework or connector bars. The most important thing to do is floss with a material that you’re comfortable using. The dentist you choose for your dental implant surgery (or his/ her dental hygienist) can help teach you how to floss with implants, and help you select the product you like best for the job. You have to rinse: Brushing and flossing releases bacteria and debris from your teeth, implants and gums, straight into your mouth. So rinsing all that out at the end of your oral hygiene routine is very