Waterpik: Can This Be Used with Dental Implants?
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Can I use a waterpik on dental implants?
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Water Pik Irrigation
Hi Margie
I recommend the use of an oral irrigation device to my implant patients after the implants have been restored. It should be on a medium low setting and may be used to deliver Chlorhexidene (Peridex) to the peri-implant area.
Regards
Theodore M Grossman DMD
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
305-466-1804
Dr. Theodore M. Grossman
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