After final delivery of your permanent smile, the general schedule requires a 4 month office visit for cleaning, exam and radiographs. Your GPS team will let you know what is recommended for your treatment case.

All-on-X hygiene appointments require prosthesis removal, implant assessment, and advanced imaging to ensure long-term stability and prevent implant failure. The updated fee reflects the comprehensive care provided.

1. Brush twice daily (implants can still build plaque).

2. Use your Waterpik® twice daily.

3. Wear your night guard to protect implants.

4. Keep dental cleaning appointments (every 6 months).

5. Avoid tobacco—smoking reduces implant success rates.

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Here are some Speech Strategies:

• Slow down your speech to allow muscles to adapt.

• Focus on syllables in long words.

• Exaggerate consonants at the middle and end of words.

• Read aloud daily for practice.

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Now, you may be thinking “These teeth don’t decay. Why do I need to brush them?” Your GPS Smile still needs to be cleaned regularly with a toothbrush. With dental implants, it’s true you’ll never have to worry about cavities, or tooth decay. However, plaque and calculus can still build up if you don’t brush your teeth. This can cause pain, discomfort, and can do damage to your implants.