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Six: Process, Recovery Time and Home Care | 61 You have to make time: Making time to commit yourself to a routine cleaning process for your mouth is the same as making time to put on makeup, shave your face or style your hair. Once you integrate a gentle, and thorough, dental cleaning into your routine every day, it will become automatic – and the few minutes you take to clean properly on a daily basis is virtually priceless. You spent a lot of time, effort and dollars on getting your teeth back... and it only takes a scant few minutes a day to protect that investment. You have to monitor: YOU are the best person to detect any problems with your dental implants. Inspect your gums – any bleeding while flossing or brushing is a red flag. Redness that looks “angry,” as well as swelling, are also signs of infection. Additionally, your implants should never cause you pain, or move around whatsoever. If you detect any of these problems, call your dentist immediately – do not wait for your next appointment.